Transportation Coordinator, Supply Chain Operations

Creative Solutions Services, LLC; Orrville (OH); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Referral Bonuses

Scholarship Programs

National Staffing Week Gifts

Giveaways and Incentive Programs

Paid Weekly

Job summary

Spherion Mid Ohio, in partnership with The JM Smucker Company, seeks a Transportation Coordinator for the Orrville, OH area. The role covers shipment tracking, carrier coordination, and cost/service optimization within the Smucker network.

The position is a 6-month contract with potential extension, offering a hybrid schedule and exposure to a Fortune 500 environment. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree and transportation experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or Supply Chain preferred.
• Experience in a 3PL or client transportation organization.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to follow detailed Standard Operating Procedures.
• Ability to learn and navigate multiple computer systems and platforms.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Track shipments using systems and coordinate with carriers.
• Assess exceptions to on-time pickup and delivery.
• Contact carriers for location and ETA updates.
• Create action plans to resolve routine and complex issues.
• Collaborate with shippers, carriers, and internal teams to execute plans.
• Communicate resolutions to stakeholders in a timely manner.
• Provide carrier performance feedback to stakeholders.
• Ensure coverage of all shipments from assigned sites.
• Align transport operations with site requirements and planned schedules.
• Identify performance issues and develop corrective action plans.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical

Attention to detail

Strong communication

SOP adherence

MS Office

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

Transportation Coordinator, Supply Chain Operations #26-00263

Job Description

Job Title

Transportation Coordinator, Supply Chain Operations - 26-00263

Job Description

Spherion Mid Ohio, in partnership with The JM Smucker Company, is seeking a Transportation Coordinator to perform shipment tracking for the Smucker Supply Chain team in Orrville, Ohio.

The Coordinator will begin on 6-month contract to start, with potential opportunity for extension. This role offers a hybrid work schedule and a fantastic opportunity to gain supply chain experience within a Fortune 500 organization.

Overview

The Coordinator will be responsible for transportation planning, shipment tracking, and issue resolution throughout the JM Smucker network. The Coordinator is directly responsible for managing transportation plans, implementing action plans, and monitoring performance metrics while maintaining a focus on cost and service.

Key Responsibilities

• Track shipments using systems and communication with carriers
• Assess potential exceptions to on-time pickup and delivery
• Contact carriers via system notes, email, and phone for truck location and ETA's
• Create action plan to resolve common and complex exceptions
• Work with shippers, carriers, and internal stakeholders to execute action plans
• Proactively communicate resolutions to impacted parties
• Provide carrier performance feedback to internal and external stakeholders
• Ensure carrier coverage of all shipments from assigned sites
• Communicate with shippers, carriers, and internal stakeholders as needed to ensure alignment to transportation plan
• Identify performance issues, develop carrier action plans, and monitor results
• Document site-specific transportation requirements
• Align transportation operations activities to support site needs

Skills and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree is required, preferably in Business or Supply Chain
• Experience in a 3PL or Client transportation organization
• Problem solving and analytical skill set
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong professional communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to follow detailed Standard Operating Procedures
• Ability to learn and navigate within several computer systems and platforms
• Strong Microsoft Office skills
• Commitment to thorough and accurate documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree is REQUIRED

Compensation

$25/hour (approximately $52,000 annually)

Schedule/Location

This position is full time (40 hours per week). Schedule is Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm.

This position offers a hybrid work schedule. The Coordinator will have the opportunity to work 50% remote and 50% in-office at the Smucker Orrville facility.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance available through Spherion
• Referral Bonuses
• Scholarship Programs
• National Staffing Week Gifts
• Giveaways and Incentive Programs
• Paid Weekly

Text Number : 877-200-5246

Call Number : 419-775-4557

Spherion Mid Ohio is an EEO/AA employer.

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