Transportation Tracking Coordinator - Lakeland

Publix Super Markets, Inc.; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee stock ownership plan

401(k) retirement savings plan

Health, dental and vision plans

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Publix Super Markets is seeking aDistribution professional in Lakeland, FL to monitor inbound loads, communicate delays, and drive on-time deliveries across Publix facilities. The role emphasizes collaboration with warehouses, suppliers, and manufacturing plants.

The position requires strong analytical skills, proficiency with Microsoft Office, and the ability to work in a fast-paced team environment. Flexible hours including weekends may be expected in this distribution role.

Qualifications

• Must have strong analytical abilities and Excel proficiency.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in logistics or supply chain is preferred.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to adapt to changes and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Monitor inbound loads and flag potential delays.
• Communicate about inbound orders at risk of late delivery.
• Coordinate with warehouses, suppliers, and plants to improve on-time deliveries.
• Track seasonal and high-sensitivity transfers.
• Monitor delays to minimize costs and ensure carrier compensation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Microsoft Office

Verbal & written communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Decision making

Teamwork

Multitasking

Ability to work in fast-paced env

Education

Associate degree in Business/Transportation or related field

Equivalent experience

Tools

TMS

PC Miler

I-Trade

Publix Host

Marwood-PIMS

Job description

Department

Distribution

Job Category

Transportation & Supply Chain

Description

• Continuously monitoring the delivery status of inbound loads, identifying those in jeopardy of not arriving on the requested due date
• Providing timely and accurate communication regarding inbound purchase orders in jeopardy of not arriving on the requested due date to allow for the development of effective mitigation strategies
• Maximizing on-time deliveries into Publix facilities by initiating contact with warehouse receiving departments, suppliers, and manufacturing plants
• Tracking seasonal items, highly sensitive items, and expedited transfers
• Monitoring delays at shipping and receiving locations to minimize cost to Publix and ensure carriers are compensated for the time delayed
• The responsibilities listed on this posting are not intended to be all-inclusive and additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years old
• Have one year experience working in Distribution, Transportation, or an analytical field
• Be able to work flexible hours and be available on weekends
• Be able to work extended periods of time
• Be able to successfully complete battery of Clerical & Microsoft Skills Tests (before their start date in the position)
• Be able to be detail oriented
• Be able to handle change on a regular basis
• Be able to handle stressful situations in a professional manner
• Be able to multitask and prioritize
• Be able to negotiate
• Be able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Be able to work well in a team environment
• Have analytical skills
• Have computer skills, including the ability to use Microsoft Office
• Have decision making skills
• Have organizational skills
• Have problem solving skills
• Have verbal and written communication skills
• Have knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• Have knowledge of logistics and supply chain processes
• Have knowledge of Publix internal departments
• Have knowledge of Publix receiving schedules
• Have knowledge of Industrial Operations safety rules and practices
• Have knowledge of software, systems, and applications used in the Corporate Transportation department (TMS, PC Miler, I-Trade, Publix Host, Marwood-PIMS)
• Have knowledge of the transportation industry and
• Have knowledge of United States geography

Preferred Qualifications

• Current Lakeland Distribution associate
• Have an associate’s degree in Business, Transportation or a related field or equivalent experience and
• Have three years’ clerical experience working in Transportation

Benefits Information

• Employee stock ownership plan that contributes Publix stock to associates each year at no cost
• An opportunity to purchase additional shares of our privately-held stock
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Group health, dental and vision plans
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free hot lunches (buffet-style) at facilities with a cafeteria
• Visit our website to see all of our benefits: https://jobs-beta.publix.com/benefits/

Year End Bonus

To reward associates for their contributions to the company for the calendar year, Publix provides a Holiday Bonus in November. In the first year of continuous employment the bonus is equal to 15 hours of pay, and in the second year of continuous employment the bonus is equal to one week’s pay if associate remains employed through issue date of the bonus check. In subsequent years, the bonus is equal to two weeks’ pay.