Transportation Scheduler

Oil-Dri Corporation of America; Ochlocknee (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off and company holidays

Career growth opportunities within SCM

Job summary

Oil-Dri Corporation of America is seeking a Logistics Coordinator to manage customer deliveries, transportation appointments, and shipping activities across domestic and international shipments. The role will collaborate with Customer Service, Production, Logistics, and carriers to align demand, schedules, and deliveries.

Candidates should have 2–3 years in logistics or scheduling, strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills, and be proficient in Excel and Word.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of logistics, transportation, supply chain, or scheduling experience.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent organization and multitasking abilities.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Schedule customer delivery and pickup appointments
• Coordinate transportation activities for domestic and international shipments
• Communicate proactively with customers, carriers, and internal stakeholders
• Create, maintain, and update loads within JDE
• Monitor appointment schedules and loading activity
• Coordinate drayage and export-related transportation requirements
• Support rail shipment coordination activities
• Work closely with production scheduling teams when priorities change
• Develop and maintain transportation and service metrics
• Document and maintain logistics procedures and work instructions

Skills

Communication

Organization

Multitasking

Problem-solving

Independent work

Tools

Excel

Word

JDE

SAP

Job description

Compensation:

competitive salary + annual bonus

Work Model:

Monday - Friday required

Position Summary

This position coordinates customer deliveries, transportation appointments, and shipping activities to ensure products move efficiently from Oil-Dri facilities to customers. The role works closely with Customer Service, Production, Logistics, Shipping, and transportation providers to align demand, production, and delivery schedules.

The Opportunity

• Serve as a key connection point between customers, carriers, production, and logistics teams
• Coordinate domestic and international shipping activities
• Manage appointments, scheduling activities, and transportation execution
• Develop expertise in logistics, transportation, and supply chain operations
• Join a collaborative team supporting multiple Oil-Dri facilities

Primary Responsibilities

• Schedule customer delivery and pickup appointments
• Coordinate transportation activities for domestic and international shipments
• Communicate proactively with customers, carriers, and internal stakeholders
• Create, maintain, and update loads within JDE
• Monitor appointment schedules and loading activity
• Coordinate drayage and export-related transportation requirements
• Support rail shipment coordination activities
• Work closely with production scheduling teams when priorities change
• Develop and maintain transportation and service metrics
• Document and maintain logistics procedures and work instructions

Success Measures

• Customer delivery and pickup appointments are scheduled accurately and on time
• Orders move efficiently through the shipping process
• Transportation issues are resolved quickly
• Stakeholders receive timely communication and updates
• Service and logistics metrics meet performance expectations

Candidate Profile

• 2–3 years of logistics, transportation, supply chain, or scheduling experience
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Excellent organization and multitasking abilities
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word

Preferred Experience

• ERP experience such as JDE or SAP
• Experience using customer or carrier portals
• Manufacturing, logistics, or supply chain experience

Compensation and Benefits

• Annual bonus opportunity
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Career growth opportunities within Supply Chain and Logistics

About Oil-Dri

Oil-Dri Corporation of America is a leading specialty minerals manufacturer serving consumer and business-to-business markets. We offer the stability of an established manufacturing company with the visibility, ownership, and direct impact of a more closely connected organization. Our teammates help Create Value From Sorbent Minerals every day.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Oil-Dri is committed to providing equal opportunity for all teammates and qualified candidates without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, mental or physical disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Accordingly, all employment decisions and personnel actions or programs such as hiring, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, transfers, reductions in workforce, and training, etc. will be consistent with the principle of equal employment opportunity.