Transportation Coordinator

Apply now!; Pleasant Prairie (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, LifeInsurance

401(k) with company match up to 6%

Paid Time Off and holidays

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Arvato in Wisconsin is seeking a Transportation Coordinator to ensure on-time, cost-efficient order delivery. You will prepare domestic and international shipments, track deliveries, and handle PODs and exceptions.

Strong interaction with carriers and customers via phone, email, or in person is essential. Responsibilities include data entry for shipping, rate checks, paperwork generation, and proactive communication.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of supply chain management or transport coordination.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 2–3 years administrative support experience or related education.

Responsibilities

• Data entry for shipping documents and carrier assignment.
• Document, update and follow procedures and quality processes.
• Use Arvato tools and carriers to obtain rates, check transit times and generate paperwork.
• Communicate shipment updates with carriers and customers.
• Coordinate pickups via phone, email or web.
• Manage cargo claims towards carriers.
• Report and track shipments; handle exceptions in internal databases.
• Adhere to customer requirements and vendor-specific requests.

Skills

Supply chain knowledge

Transport coordination

Self-motivated

Team oriented

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

We’re on it! Arvato offers you one of the most dynamic work environments you can imagine. We are growing, innovating and we solve the challenges of our clients around the world every day. How do we do it? With our global team of 17,000 colleagues at 87 locations in over 17 countries and our special spirit: We're on it! As a strategic growth partner for our clients, we use cloud-based e-commerce and IT platforms as well as state-of-the-art automation technology to realize complex, global supply chain solutions.

Job Description

The Transportation Coordinator works with carriers and customer requirements to ensure on‑time delivery of orders in the most cost effective manner. Prepare shipment and paperwork for Domestic and International shipments and schedule pickups with the carriers. This role will also include track and trace functions through time of delivery including POD entry and, if needed, exception management. The ability to interact professionally with carriers and customers, via phone, email and in person, is a must.

Your Tasks

• Perform all data entry for shipping document creation and carrier assignment
• Document, update and follow procedures and quality processes
• Use Arvato tools and Carriers to obtain rates, check transit time and generate paperwork
• Communicate with carriers and customer for shipment updates
• Contact carriers for pickup of orders via phone, email or web-site
• Managing the cargo claims towards our carriers
• Responsible for accurate reporting and tracking of shipments, as well as exception management follow up, in internal databases and excel spreadsheets
• Monitor and adhere to customer requests and vendor specific requirements
• Aid all facilities and personnel with requests and issues
• Communicate any work related issues to the Supervisor, Manager or appropriate authority

Qualifications

• Knowledge of supply chain management or transport coordination preferred
• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• 2-3 Years administrative support experience or education in a related field
• Self-motivated to work independently with minimum Supervision
• Team Orientated

Additional Information

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Disability Pay
• 401(k) with company matching up to 6%
• Paid Time Off, including paid holidays
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Voluntary benefits such as legal and financial assistance, pet insurance, and more
• Employee Assistance Program
• Ongoing employee development opportunities including tuition reimbursement, scholarships, and training

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We strive to be an equitable and inclusive workplace for our employees and value their diverse perspectives, which contribute to the diversity of our company. Therefore, we welcome applications from people who enrich our company with their identity, background and personal experience.