Sr. Coordinator, Transportation
US Foods•Livermore, CA
•$24 - $37•Hybrid
About The Position
The Sr Coordinator, Transportation will support the transportation and logistics functions by performing general clerical activities and managing the backhaul functions in the division. The Sr Coordinator, Transportation will work to optimize all transportation and logistics processes to create maximum efficiency.
Requirements
- Minimum three (3) years of warehouse administrative or clerical experience
- Prior logistics, transportation, and/or warehouse experience required
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent customer service and telephone skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Strong math, analytical, and organizational skills with attention to detail
- Intermediate computer proficiency (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook)
- Ability to independently solve problems of moderate scope
- Strong teamwork skills
- High school diploma or GED/equivalent required
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of DOT Hours of Service regulations
- Familiarity with geographic delivery area
- Omnitracs, Tandem, Kronos, XATA, Manhattan, PowerDock, Airclic
Responsibilities
- Answer incoming calls to resolve driver, sales representative, and customer issues; communicate route updates to drivers
- Utilize systems (MS Excel, Omnitracs, Tandem, Kronos, etc.) to create, update, and distribute reports supporting transportation operations
- Maintain and track transportation metrics (attendance, DVIRs, backhaul spreadsheets, delivery window dispatch, trailer temp logs, route updates, etc.)
- Complete damages and shorts process, including vendor/driver communication and documentation
- Support training and development of junior clerical teammates
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Communicate key updates to support backhaul and transportation operations (arrival times, scheduling, service updates, delivery issues, etc.)
- Coordinate pickup appointments for backhaul orders and vendors
- Optimize routing and scheduling to minimize cost while maintaining compliance
- Complete all necessary paperwork and ensure accurate communication of logistics information
- Research new backhaul opportunities to improve efficiency
Benefits
- health insurance
- pre-tax spending accounts
- retirement benefits
- paid time off
- short-term and long-term disability
- employee stock purchase plan
- life insurance
- Overtime compensation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
