Drayage Operations Coordinator

PrimeSource Building Products • Irving, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Drayage Operation Coordinator will be responsible for monitoring and managing inbound containers for the company’s network. This role is responsible for tracking and scheduling the inland drayage portion of import container movements from port or rail ramp to DCs and customer’s warehouses. The position will collaborate with members of the drayage operation team and import team to service with timely arranging containers. The Drayage Coordinator will report to the drayage manager.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of international transportation (especially ocean shipping)
• Experience in establishing a transport plan that can optimize loading rate, transport time and logistics cost
• Ability to manage within goals by considering in time, budget and business objectives
• Analytical/focused/data-driven coupled with creative problem-solving skills
• Strong cross-functional teamwork, collaboration, interpersonal, with excellent written and verbal skills.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite and other applications
• Prioritization skill, able to shift focus to urgent issues while not falling behind on other duties
• Handle high pressure and fast-paced operations as needed

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics or equivalent experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage the drayage process of shipment movement
• Manage relationships with selected drayage carriers and internal/external customers
• Actively communicate with shipping lines, truckers, freight receivers and internal related parties including supply chain planners.
• Share daily container delivery schedules with drayage carriers and distribution centers
• Analyze, create, edit, track and trace select service providers such as drayage carriers, rail companies, rail terminals
• Able to analyze service and cost data for actions or recommendations for business improvement
• Monitor account issues and communicate/liaison with management to implement/drive solutions
• Document corrective actions and improvement plans properly and verify plan's effectiveness.
• Perform other job-related duties as required

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level