Transportation Scheduling Coordinator, AM, TransBusDev - Lakeland

Publix Super Markets; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food retail industry is seeking an individual for the Distribution role focusing on scheduling delivery appointments efficiently to meet operational needs. The position emphasizes strong analytical and communication skills to manage logistics effectively and requires the candidate to work flexibly to ensure smooth operations.

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience in Distribution, Transportation, or an analytical field.
• Ability to work flexible hours including weekends.
• Strong knowledge of Publix Transportation Systems.

Responsibilities

• Managing delivery appointments for Publix warehouses.
• Receiving and processing delivery schedules using TMS and PASS.
• Communicating with Corporate Purchasing and suppliers.

Skills

Multitasking

Teamwork

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Time management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Associate’s degree in Business or Transportation

Tools

Microsoft Office

Transportation Management Systems (TMS)

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Monitoring, facilitating, and managing all inbound receiving appointment scheduling for Publix warehouses and manufacturing plants based on their individual physical and operational constraints to efficiently align carrier deliveries with our receiving capabilities.
• Receiving, processing, and confirming delivery appointments for all Publix receiving warehouses and manufacturing facilities using TMS, Publix Appointment Scheduling System (PASS), and Outlook.
• Optimizing Publix labor and maximizing dock utilization in our facilities.
• Managing appointments scheduled through our Transportation Management System (TMS) as well as manual scheduling methods.
• Responding timely and providing informative communication to Corporate Purchasing, Distribution facilities, carriers, and suppliers.
• Reviewing warehouse slot capacity to maintain the requested balance.
• Assisting Transportation Tracking Coordinators.

The responsibilities listed are not all-inclusive and additional duties may be assigned as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• At least one year of experience working in Distribution, Transportation, or an analytical field.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends.
• Ability to work extended periods.
• Successfully complete battery of Clerical & Microsoft Skills Tests before start date.
• Ability to handle change regularly and manage stressful situations professionally.
• Strong multitasking, teamwork, analytical, organizational, problem-solving, researching, time management, verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of Industrial Operations safety rules, Publix Transportation Systems (TMS, HOST, PASS), Microsoft Office applications, Publix receiving schedules, the transportation industry, and U.S. geography.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current Lakeland Distribution associate.
• Associate’s degree in Business, Transportation, or a related field or equivalent experience.
• Three years of experience in Transportation.