Transportation Coordinator

Medtrans LLC; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

401(k) contributions

Paid time off

Job summary

Medline Industries, LP in Katy, TX is seeking a Transportation Coordinator to answer OSIs and inbound calls from sales reps and other Medline employees, coordinating moves of products and materials between branches and facilities. You will interact with carriers, operations and sales teams, support scheduling initiatives, and help secure rush carriers as needed.

A background with transportation practices and basic statistical analysis is preferred.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as Transportation Coordinator or similar role.
• Knowledge of transportation practices.
• Basic understanding of statistical analysis.

Responsibilities

• Answer OSIs and inbound calls from sales reps and Medline employees.
• Determine modes of transportation between branches, facilities, and customers.
• Communicate with carriers, operations, and sales; interact with customers as required.
• Assist with scheduling initiatives and inside delivery initiatives.
• Secure rush carriers and rescues as needed.

Skills

Transportation knowledge

Statistical analysis

Education

Degree in Logistics / Transportation / Finance / Business

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Summary

Answer and respond to Operations Service Inquiries (OSI) and inbound calls from sales reps and other Medline employees.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Primary goal of position includes but is not limited to answering OSIs, answering inbound calls from sales reps and other Medline employees.
• Determine which modes of transportation are to be used to move products or raw materials between branches, into our manufacturing facilities, or to Medline Customers.
• Communicate and interact with carriers, operations and sales team, as well as some interaction with our customers, as required.
• Assist and participate with various department initiatives such as the scheduling initiative and inside delivery initiative.
• Secure rush carriers and rescues, as needed.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Education: None
• Certification / Licensure: None
• Work Experience: At least 2 years exp experience serving as a Transportation Coordinator or related position.
• Knowledge / Skills / Abilities: Knowledge of transportation practices.
• Basic understanding of statistical analysis.

PREFERRED JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Education: Degree in Logistics / Transportation / Finance / Business or equivalent experience.
• Certification / Licensure: None
• Work Experience: Experience with SAP.
• Knowledge / Skills / Abilities: None

Compensation and Benefits

The anticipated salary range for this position: $21.25 - $30.75 Hourly. The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s location, education, experience, skills, and abilities. Medline will not pay less than the applicable minimum wage or salary threshold.

Our benefit package includes health insurance, life and disability, 401(k) contributions, paid time off, etc., for employees working 30 or more hours per week on average.

For roles where employees work less than 30 hours per week, benefits include 401(k) contributions, paid time off, as well as access to the Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups and the Employee Service Corp.

For a more comprehensive list of our benefits please click here.

Company Culture

We’re dedicated to creating a Medline where everyone feels they belong and can grow their career. We strive to do this by seeking diversity in all forms, acting inclusively, and ensuring that people have tools and resources to perform at their best. Explore our Belonging page here.

Medline Industries, LP is an equal opportunity employer.

Medline evaluates qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, neurodivergence, protected veteran status, marital or family status, caregiver responsibilities, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Through our culture of belonging, our agile and resilient global team is determined to get our customers exactly what they need, at the right time, every time.

If you’re a self-starter, eager to grow your career within a high-performing environment, this is the place for you.

About Medline

Medline is the largest provider of medical-surgical products and supply chain solutions serving all points of care. Through its broad product portfolio, resilient supply chain and leading clinical solutions, Medline helps healthcare providers improve their clinical, financial and operational outcomes. Headquartered in Northfield, Illinois, the company employs more than 43,000 people worldwide and operates in more than 100 countries and territories.

To learn more about how Medline makes healthcare run better, visit www.medline.com.