Transportation Scheduler

Oil-Dri Corporation of America; Ochlocknee (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off and company holidays

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Oil-Dri Corporation of America is seeking a Logistics Coordinator to coordinate customer deliveries, appointments, and shipping activities. The role connects with Customer Service, Production, Logistics, Shipping, and carriers to align demand and delivery schedules.

The position requires coordinating domestic and international shipments from an onsite location, with Monday–Friday availability and daily onsite presence to support operations and collaboration.

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

Logistics experience

Communication skills

Multitasking

Excel proficiency

Tools

JDE

SAP

Job description

Compensation: competitive salary + annual bonus

Work Model: This position is based at an active mine site and requires daily onsite presence. Work conditions may include uneven terrain, climbing ladders, navigating steps, and exposure to varying weather conditions such as heat, rain, or mud. Monday - Friday required.

Regular in-person attendance consistent with the Company's established work schedule is an essential function of this position to facilitate effective collaboration, communication, and business operations.

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