Transportation Coordinator

SimonsChustr; Kentucky; In loco; USD 42.000 - 64.000; Tempo pieno

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Simon & Schuster is seeking a Transportation Coordinator for our Distribution Center in Jackson, TN, to support the Transportation Department. The role involves coordinating outbound shipments, aligning with carriers, and ensuring timely deliveries.

Candidates should have at least 2 years in a warehouse or transportation setting, strong MS Office skills, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. Overtime may be required.

Competenze

• Minimum of 2 years in a Warehouse Operations or Transportation environment.
• Proficient in MS Office; strong communication.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, stressful environment.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize independently.
• Overtime required.

Mansioni

• Review daily outbound volume to determine trucks, carriers, and delivery appointments.
• Process both domestic and international outbound orders with accurate paperwork.
• Monitor and communicate status of orders and rushes.
• Coordinate with Operations and carriers to execute daily plans.

Conoscenze

MS Office

Communication

Organization

Multitasking

Prioritization

Strumenti

MS Access

Excel

Word

Outlook

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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