Transportation Coordinator

Simons; Kentucky; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Simon & Schuster in Jackson, TN is seeking a Transportation Coordinator to support the Transportation Department. The role manages outbound waves, carrier coordination, and data reporting to ensure on-time deliveries.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in warehouse operations or transportation, strong MS Office skills, and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a Warehouse Operations or Transportation environment.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Review daily outbound volume to determine trucks, carriers and delivery appointments.
• Ensure domestic and international outbound orders are processed with accurate paperwork.
• Monitor and communicate status of orders and exceptions to Transportation Manager.
• Coordinate with operations and carriers to execute daily plans/schedules.
• Maximize trailer load factors with LTL carriers and optimize freight modes.
• Coordinate timely closing of outbound orders in WM and resolve open suspense reports.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Fast-paced environment

Tools

MS Access

Excel

Word

Outlook

MS Office

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