Transportation Coordinator

Simon & Schuster; Kentucky; On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Simon & Schuster is seeking a Transportation Coordinator for our Distribution Center in Jackson, TN, to support the Transportation Department. You will review outbound volumes, coordinate with carriers, and ensure accurate paperwork for domestic and international orders.

The role requires 2+ years in warehouse or transportation, proficient MS Office skills, and strong communication. Overtime may be necessary; 2nd shift hours are 3:30pm - Midnight.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in a Warehouse Operations or Transportation environment.
• Proficient in MS Office products (Access, Excel, Word, Office, Outlook).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, stressful environment and be flexible.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments independently.
• Willing to work overtime as required.
• Ability to organize, evaluate and execute opportunities with Simon & Schuster.

Responsibilities

• Review daily outbound waves to determine required trucks, carriers and delivery appointments.
• Ensure domestic and international outbound orders are processed with accurate paperwork.
• Monitor and communicate status of urgent orders and backorders.
• Coordinate with Operations and carriers to execute daily plans and schedules.
• Maximize trailer loads with LTL carriers based on delivery dates and shipping schedules.
• Review routes for potential carrier changes to improve freight efficiency.
• Handle daily exception reporting from carriers and advise Transportation Manager as needed.
• Extract data from WM/database for equipment and load planning.
• Create and modify MS Access ad hoc reports.
• Communicate with carriers, dispatch, drivers and internal staff.
• Coordinate complete closing of all outbound orders in WM.
• Monitor daily open suspense reports and coordinate action resolution.
• Support team with customer websites, especially Amazon.
• Interact with Customer Service on order exceptions and transportation inquiries.
• Perform transportation office tasks as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Fast-paced work style

Education

2+ years of warehouse/transportation experience

Tools

MS Access

Excel

Word

Outlook

MS Office Suite

Job description

Simon & Schuster is currently seeking a Transportation Coordinator to join our Distribution Center in Jackson, TN. This position will support the Transportation Department.

DUTIES:

• Review daily volume of outbound waves to determine all needed trucks, carriers and customer delivery appointments.
• Ensure both domestic and international outbound orders are processed, and paperwork is accurate.
• Monitor, track and communicate status of ODB and rush orders.
• Work in conjunction with Operations and carriers to execute daily plans/schedules.
• Coordinate with LTL carrier daily to maximize trailer load factors to all S&S designated delivery points while leveraging the expected delivery dates based on shipping schedules.
• Review routed orders for possible carrier changes to maximize efficiency with freight modes.
• Review and handle all daily exception reporting from carriers to ensure complete deliveries. Investigate problems and report back to Transportation Manager regarding situations that need immediate attention.
• Extract data from WM/database for equipment and load planning.
• Create and modify MS Access ad hoc reports.
• Communicate with carriers, dispatch, drivers and internal staff.
• Coordinate timely and accurate complete closing of all outbound orders in WM.
• Monitor and track daily open suspense reports. Coordinate action resolution when needed.
• Support team using various customer websites, specifically Amazon.
• Frequent interactions with Customer Service of possible order exceptions and all related transportation inquiries.
• Support and perform all Transportation office tasks as required and needed.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Proficient in MS Office Products (Access, Excel, Word, Office, Outlook).
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a Warehouse Operations or Transportation environment, or equivalent experience, preferred.
• Ability to work in fast paced, stressful environment and be flexible.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments independently based on immediate needs.
• Ability to organize, evaluate and execute opportunities with S&S.
• Work overtime as required.

SCHEDULED WORK HOURS: 2nd Shift 3:30pm - Midnight