Transportation Coordinator

Richardson International; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Richardson International in St. Louis is seeking a Transportation Coordinator to oversee the coordination, scheduling, and execution of truck movements across the Richardson network, ensuring efficient and cost-effective delivery of durum semolina commodities.

The role requires on-site presence, collaboration with carriers and internal teams, data management in TMS systems, and a focus on regulatory compliance and customer pipeline fluidity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in logistics or related field preferred; high school diploma accepted.
• Experience in transportation/logistics, preferably in consumer-packaged goods.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Tender loads and coordinate bulk rail to truck transloading.
• Manage data in intercompany Rail and Truck TMS systems.
• Monitor load progress and keep stakeholders updated.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure pipeline fluidity.
• Prepare paperwork for railcars and truck shipments.
• Capture railcar arrivals for demurrage analysis.
• Research and analyze railcar fleet performance data.
• Monitor daily service schedule and maintain scorecards.
• Develop cross-functional relationships to ensure prompt communication.
• Perform other duties to support transportation.

Skills

Logistics coordination

Stakeholder management

TMS systems

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's degree in logistics

Tools

Rail TMS

Truck TMS

Job description

Richardson is recognized as a global leader in agriculture and food processing with over 4,000 employees across the U.S., Canada, the U.K. and Europe.

The Transportation Coordinator is responsible for the coordination, scheduling, and execution of truck movements across the Richardson network, ensuring that durum semolina commodities are delivered efficiently and cost-effectively. This role involves managing relationships with carriers, internal departments, transportation partners, and external customers while monitoring transportation performance and regulatory compliance.

This position requires on-site presence and is not a remote role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Tender loads for the various durum semolina commodities with carriers and assist with coordinating loads on the bulk rail to truck transloading and dry van side as needed
• Manage data within the intercompany Rail and Truck TMS systems, ensuring accuracy and completeness
• Monitor load progress through collaboration with Production and the carriers. Keep appropriate files along with the impacted stakeholders updated.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to protect customer’s pipeline fluidity
• Identifies/anticipates potential problems and solves daily issues
• Prepare custom paperwork for railcars as well as truck shipments
• Capture railcar arrivals for demurrage analysis and potential dispute
• Research and extract historical trip cycle data from railcar TMS to analyze railcar fleet performance
• Monitor RR daily service schedule and maintain scorecard data for analysis
• Relationship Management – Create a collaborative environment with cross-functional partners that assures prompt two-way flow of communication. Able to maintain relationships with industry peers and providers that reinforce logistics lead on the provider base.
• Performs other duties as assigned which support the transportation department.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in logistics, supply chain management, or related field preferred; high school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in transportation/logistics, preferably within the consumer-packaged goods industry.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing situations.
• Problem-solving mindset with a focus on efficiency, accuracy, and collaboration.
• Ability to build and maintain professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

At Richardson, employees enjoy a competitive salary and flexible benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with a company match, paid time off, paid holidays, and opportunities for training and career development. Working with Richardson opens the door to a world of possibilities while supporting our communities.

Richardson International values diversity in the workplace. Women, Indigenous Peoples, Visible Minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and self-identify.