Transportation Operations Coordinator

Dollar Tree Stores; Warrensburg (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement plans with matching

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Educational Assistance

PerkSpot access

Job summary

Dollar Tree Stores in Warrensburg, MO is seeking a Transportation Coordinator to support outbound shipments and coordinate communication across stores, distribution centers, carriers, and internal teams. This role focuses on maintaining service standards, operational efficiency, and data accuracy while supporting cost-effective transportation operations.

You will handle freight assignments, monitor carrier performance, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements, with

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; some college preferred.
• 3-5 years of customer service experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing.
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and quality.
• Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation, including lifting, walking, standing, climbing, stooping, and kneeling.
• Willingness to work shift hours, overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate outbound and backhaul freight assignments to support transportation operations
• Maximize truck utilization while supporting cost control efforts
• Conduct tracking and tracing of deliveries and transportation equipment
• Monitor carrier performance and ensure compliance with delivery protocols
• Perform accurate data entry across transportation systems
• Ensure accuracy of carrier invoicing within transportation systems
• Support claims processes and maintain proper documentation for credits
• Analyze operational trends and assist with process improvement efforts
• Follow safety procedures and promote a clean, organized work environment
• Adhere to company policies and perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Microsoft Office

Clear communication

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Some college preferred

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Transportation Coordinator

Your communication skills, attention to detail, and customer-focused approach make you a great fit for our Transportation Coordinator position. Join our dynamic team today and find a rewarding career with a company that values you and all you bring to the table.

Transportation Coordinator

Your communication skills, attention to detail, and customer-focused approach make you a great fit for our Transportation Coordinator position. Join our dynamic team today and find a rewarding career with a company that values you and all you bring to the table.

About Your Role

As a Transportation Coordinator at Dollar Tree, you’ll support transportation operations by coordinating outbound shipments and ensuring accurate, timely communication across stores, distribution centers, carriers, and internal teams. Your work helps maintain service standards and operational efficiency. Your day-to-day job duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

Transportation Coordination & Execution

• Coordinate outbound and backhaul freight assignments to support transportation operations
• Maximize truck utilization while supporting cost control efforts
• Conduct tracking and tracing of deliveries and transportation equipment
• Monitor carrier performance and ensure compliance with delivery protocols

Data Accuracy & Documentation

• Perform accurate data entry across transportation systems
• Ensure accuracy of carrier invoicing within transportation systems
• Support claims processes and maintain proper documentation for credits

Operational Support & Compliance

• Analyze operational trends and assist with process improvement efforts
• Follow safety procedures and promote a clean, organized work environment
• Adhere to company policies and perform other duties as assigned

Your Required Skills and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required; some college preferred
• 3-5 years of customer service experience preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and quality
• Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation, including lifting, walking, standing, climbing, stooping, and kneeling
• Willingness to work shift hours, overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed

Preferred Requirements

• Familiarity with DOT regulations and driver hours-of-service requirements
• Experience working with transportation or logistics systems

Your Perks and Benefits

We offer a wide variety of rewards to support your health, wealth, and mental well-being. In addition to medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision insurance, we offer:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement plans with matching contribution
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Educational Assistance
• Access to PerkSpot, an employee discount platform for goods and services
• And many more!

Who We Are

At Dollar Tree, we make a difference in the lives of our customers every day by exceeding their expectations and delivering value - it's what our business is built on. Our associates play an important role in this commitment by embracing change and showing up for their teams and their communities.

We see an exciting path forward as our company continues to grow and transform - and we know that this path starts with you.

Join our team today and discover The Value of You.

Dollar Tree is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

This job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. This is not to be considered a complete list of job duties, which appear in the job description for this position, and which may be amended from time to time at the discretion of Dollar Tree. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties as may be required by their supervisor.

Please note, this job description is not a contract of employment and may be modified to meet evolving business needs. Employment at Dollar Tree, meaning that either the employee or the company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice.

Full time

304 Ne 200th Rd,Warrensburg,Missouri 64093

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