Traffic Coordinator 1

DELTA STEEL; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

DELTA STEEL in Houston seeks a logistics dispatcher to manage driver queues and load scheduling for cost-effective delivery. You will coordinate with sales, drivers, and carriers to ensure on-time, compliant shipments.

The role requires strong DOT knowledge, excellent communication, and proficiency with Eniteo and MS Office. Join a team focused on safe, efficient ground transportation operations.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of DOT requirements and functions relating to ground transportation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Overall computer skills/Microsoft programs preferred.
• Preferred knowledge of DOT.
• Ability to learn computer systems and programs (Eniteo).
• Ability to read, understand, and communicate maps and travel routes.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the Que and Merge of orders generated and received from Sales Department for allocation of loaded inventory.
• Resolve discrepancies from delivery stops and BOLs with drivers by checking stock and locations.
• Determine rates for outside haulers daily with use of freight accrual report.
• Create Pre-Receiving verifications for Buy-Out material as well as utilizing Material Reservation Reports along with pre-receiving sheets to generate load with correct materials.
• Review pending workloads and receive inbound status through Receiving Log to ensure proper scheduling and processing of deliveries.
• Commit Inventory by submitting verification forms and update inventory on hands.
• Daily review of cut and processing schedule to determine completed, cut, or needed material on outbound loads.
• Que and Merge PPOs to be sent for special orders.
• Track transportation inventory such as equipment, trailers, etc., and take appropriate next steps to locate any missing inventory.
• Set delivery times and communicate the completion times with drivers/carriers, and sales team.
• Manage carrier changes/find replacement drivers or trailer for drivers when appropriate
• Communication with sales regarding load issues or late deliveries every morning and throughout the day.
• Assign loads to Infra drivers and coordinating remaining loads with outside carriers/brokers.
• Coordinate returned goods (RMA) by using Shipping Log to schedule driver pickups and return to plant for disposition.
• Que and Merge loads and create pick list for following day to post on shipping board.
• Complete daily Shipping Log and communicate via email with Sales Department.
• Reconcile all delivery and month end reports for accuracy and compliance.
• Oversee ELF for compliance of Federal Regulations.
• Review all Smart Drive safety alters to ensure safety best practices are being followed. Follow up with drivers on status of alerts.
• Assists and gives input on annual employee performance reviews for department personnel.
• Assist warehouse with Tag and or heat verification
• Verify stock in Eniteo for warehouse personnel
• Performs appropriate coaching of department employees, including reprimands and/or disciplinary

Skills

DOT requirements

Communication skills

MS Office

Eniteo

Tools

Eniteo

Job description

Location/Org Data : Logo

Job Summary

Assist in managing drivers and traffic office to ensure service, availability and productivity in the most cost effective and safe manor to best serve our varied customer base.

Physical Requirements

Stand or Sit(Stationary position), Walk(Move, Traverse), Use hand/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position), Climb (stairs/ladders) or balance (Ascend/Descend, Work atop, Traverse), Stoop, kneel, crouch, or Crawl(Position self(to), Move), Talk/hear(Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information), See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess), Pushing or Pulling, Reaching, Repetitive Motion

Function in the Job

Light work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg control requires exertion of forces greater than that of sedentary work and if the worker sits most of the time, the job is considered light work.

Job Function

• Responsible for the Que and Merge of orders generated and received from Sales Department for allocation of loaded inventory.
• Resolve discrepancies from delivery stops and BOLs with drivers by checking stock and locations
• Follow up on inaccurate BOL’s to determine where discrepancy occurred and take appropriate steps to rectify.
• Determine rates for outside haulers daily with use of freight accrual report.
• Create Pre-Receiving verifications for Buy-Out material as well as utilizing Material Reservation Reports along with pre-receiving sheets to generate load with correct materials.
• Review pending workloads and receive inbound status through Receiving Log to ensure proper scheduling and processing of deliveries.
• Commit Inventory by submitting verification forms and update inventory on hands.
• Daily review of cut and processing schedule to determine completed, cut, or needed material on outbound loads.
• Que and Merge PPOs to be sent for special orders.
• Track transportation inventory such as equipment, trailers, etc., and take appropriate next steps to locate any missing inventory.
• Set delivery times and communicate the completion times with drivers/carriers, and sales team.
• Manage carrier changes/find replacement drivers or trailer for drivers when appropriate
• Communication with sales regarding load issues or late deliveries every morning and throughout the day.
• Assign loads to Infra drivers and coordinating remaining loads with outside carriers/brokers.
• Coordinate returned goods (RMA) by using Shipping Log to schedule driver pickups and return to plant for disposition.
• Que and Merge loads and create pick list for following day to post on shipping board.
• Complete daily Shipping Log and communicate via email with Sales Department.
• Reconcile all delivery and month end reports for accuracy and compliance.
• Oversee ELF for compliance of Federal Regulations.
• Review all Smart Drive safety alters to ensure safety best practices are being followed. Follow up with drivers on status of alerts.
• Assists and gives input on annual employee performance reviews for department personnel.
• Assist warehouse with Tag and or heat verification
• Verify stock in Eniteo for warehouse personnel
• Performs appropriate coaching of department employees, including reprimands and/or disciplinary

actions as required, in accordance with company policy.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Required Skills

• Knowledge of Department of Transportation requirements and functions relating to ground transportation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Overall computer skills/Microsoft programs preferred
• Preferred knowledge of DOT
• Ability to learn computer systems and programs (Eniteo)

Ability to read, understand, and communicate maps and travel routes