Traffic Coordinator

valmont; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401k with company match

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Valmont is seeking a Traffic Coordinator to coordinate transportation for all orders, ensuring efficient, cost-effective shipping from galvanizers. You will plan, schedule, and communicate with customers and carriers to meet deadlines.

Ideal candidates have at least 1 year in logistics or traffic, strong communication, and proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with TMS is a plus. Travel is minimal and the environment is fast-paced.

Qualifications

• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to work under deadlines.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook; experience with TMS is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day logistics activities for transportation of products.
• Monitor and adjust transportation methods to maximize asset use and minimize costs.
• Prepare loading/shipping documents and master finisher schedule.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Transportation Management System (TMS)

Job description

955 North Haverhill Rd El Dorado Kansas 67042-4806

Why Valmont

We're Here to Move the World Forward.

Valmont impacts millions of people around the world every day, yet they might not realize the many ways. Our technology is helping feed the growing population, supplying the world with more reliable energy and access to renewables, enhancing connectivity in remote and urban locations to create a sustainable future and so much more. Simply put, Valmont is advancing agricultural productivity and reimagining vital infrastructure to make life better.

The Traffic Coordinator is an Individual Contributor responsible for coordinating transportation of all orders in the most efficient and cost-effective manner, which includes planning, coordinating, and scheduling of transportation from galvanizers, and contacting customers when orders are complete.

Essential Functions:

• Coordinate all day-to-day logistics activities for the transportation of products
• Monitor, analyze, and modify transportation methods to maximize asset utilization and minimize cost
• Prepare and maintain required loading and shipping documents including the master finisher schedule
• Effectively communicate with customers and dealers, coordinating delivery appointments with carriers, to meet company deadlines
• Expedite the transportation of products by trouble-shooting immediately when problems arise
• Adhere to and follow established transportation policies, procedures, and objectives
• Generate reports as required to support business or customer needs

Other Important Details about the Role:

• Understand and adhere to our customer's dynamics, service expectations, goals, and initiatives as they relate to improving value for the customer and Valmont
• Work with freight rating and coordinating software, Transportation Management System (TMS)
• Perform miscellaneous duties and projects as assigned and required

Required Qualifications of Every Candidate (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):

• High school diploma or GED equivalent and 2 years of experience or Associate's Degree
• Minimum of 1 year logistics or traffic experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• High attention to detail, ability to thrive under deadlines and work in a team environment, while also delivering independent results
• Strong prioritization skills, multi-tasking skills, and works with a sense of urgency
• Proficient in Internet navigation, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Must be a person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications:

• 2 years of previous experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment
• Experience with warehouse inventory systems
• Experience with Traffic Management System (TMS)

Working Environment and Physical Efforts:

Work is typically performed in both an office setting. The incumbent is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time, as well as talk and listen on the phone and in personal conversations or meetings. Environment is fast paced and demanding most of the time. Travel as needed less than 5-10%.

The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms while working in the office with various files and forms and while working on the computer. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds in working with large files, binders, and boxes of paper. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Benefits

• Valmont offers employees and their families a comprehensive Total Wellbeing benefit package to ensure their individual and family's overall wellness needs are met. Some offerings are dependent upon the role, work schedule, or location and can include the following:
• Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)
• 401k retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off
• Employer paid life insurance
• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave
• Work Life Support
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
• Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one‑on‑one health coaching, mortgage services and more

Valmont does not discriminate against any employee or applicant in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.