Transportation Coordinator

US Foods, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); Vor Ort; USD 32.000 - 34.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

Employee stock purchase plan

Life insurance

Zusammenfassung

US Foods, Inc. is seeking a Transportation Coordinator in our Phoenix office to support transportation and logistics functions. The role involves clerical tasks, backhaul coordination, and daily communication with drivers, sales reps, and customers.

The job requires strong communication, math/analytical skills, and proficiency with Excel and transportation software. Regular weekday hours with paid benefits and opportunities for growth are provided.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum two years of experience in warehouse administrative or clerical position.
• High school diploma or GED/equivalent required.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel and Outlook; familiarity with warehouse software is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Support transportation and logistics functions with clerical duties and backhaul tasks.
• Answer incoming calls and communicate route updates to drivers and customers.
• Create and update reports using Excel and transportation software for tracking metrics.
• Assist in damages/shorts process and complete related paperwork.
• Coordinate backhaul scheduling, document communications, and support division logistics.

Kenntnisse

Effective communication

Customer service

Attention to detail

Mathematical/analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Ausbildung

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Omnitracs

Tandem

Kronos

XATA

Manhattan

PowerDock

Airclic

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Access

Outlook

Jobbeschreibung

## Transportation CoordinatorApply: SSA Phoenix AZ: Full time: Posted Today: R283771ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITEJoin Our Community of Food People!BASIC PURPOSE The Coordinator, Transportation will support the transportation and logistics functions by performing general clerical activities and assisting in backhauls.**Schedule**:* Monday-Friday* 8am - 4:30 pm The starting pay rate for this role is **$23.00 to $25.00 per hour.****ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**Duties may include but are not limited to transportation, and/or logistics and backhaul functions. Transportation:* Answer all incoming calls to resolve driver, sales representative and customer issues as needed. Communicate with drivers any updates to their routes.* Utilize software (MS Excel, Omnitracs, Tandem, Kronos, etc) to create, update, and communicate various reports and files for proper transportation functioning. Examples include attendance, DVIRs, backhaul spreadsheets, delivery window dispatch, driver key log, trailer temp log, transportation route update, network update, and other transportation metrics.* Assist in the damages and shorts process by notifying vendors and drivers to find a resolution. Complete associated paperwork involved in damages and shorts.* Other duties as assigned by manager. Backhaul and Logistics:* Communicate key information to the proper recipient to support backhaul and transportation operations (including, but not limited to, the arrival of backhauls, daily dispatch information, backhaul scheduling/rescheduling, service updates to Omnitracs, abnormalities/delivery issues, etc).* Support in logistics operations by assisting in scheduling all pick up appointments for backhaul orders and vendors for the division. Complete related paperwork and communicate backhaul and logistic information when necessary.* Other duties as assigned by manager. **SUPERVISION**:* N/A**RELATIONSHIPS*** **Internal:** Operations, transportation, warehouse personnel, drivers* **External:** Vendors **WORK ENVIRONMENT*** The work will take place at a desk in a US Foods office-based environment but may occasionally require work in normal warehouse environments including cooler and freezer areas where temperatures may be as low as -5 degrees. **MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS**Related Experience/Requirements:* Minimum two years of experience in warehouse administrative or clerical position. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:* Effective communication both verbally and in writing.* Excellent telephone and customer service ability.* Strong math, analytical, and organizational skills with high attention to detail.* Basic computer skills with a good knowledge of programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook.* Problem solving and critical thinking abilities to solve problems of limited scope.* Strong teamwork skills with the ability to support others in the department and division. Education* High school diploma or GED/equivalent required. **PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS*** Prior logistics, transportation, and/or warehouse experience preferred.* Knowledge of DOT Hours of Service Regulations.* Knowledge of our geographic delivery area. Certifications/Training* Experience with Omnitracs, Tandem, Kronos, XATA, Manhattan, PowerDock, Airclic preferred. **PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS*** Must be able to perform the following physical activities for described length of time: OCCASIONALLY: 1% - 33 / FREQUENTLY: 34% - 66% / CONTINUOUSLY: 67% - 100% or NEVER **JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO:****FREQUENCY:**STAND FREQUENTLYWALK FREQUENTLYDRIVE VEHICLE N/ASIT FREQUENTLYLIFT 1 (Push/Pull: Hand truck, gate, straps, metal ramp, truck door, dolly, boxes, truck gear shift)2 (Climb/Balance: In/Out Truck/Trailer to cab. On/Off ramp to ground level and side doorsteps and Platform of trailer. Stairs)3 (Grasp Objects: Hand truck, boxes, cartons, steering wheel)4 (Manipulate Objects: Boxes, dolly, metal truck ramp, hand truck, paperwork, truck gate, straps)5 (Manual Dexterity: Typing, use of office machines such as copiers, printers)As applicable, this role may also receive: overtime compensation. Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance. To review available benefits, please click here: https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html. Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law (for example: state or local minimum wage thresholds). The expected base rate for this role is between$18 - $28