Sr Transportation Coordinator

US Foods•Houston, TX

2d•$19 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

Ready to build a career with a company that’s leading the foodservice industry? BECOME A US FOODS® Transportation Coordinator! Location: Houston, TX Current schedule is Monday- Friday. The start time is 7:00am-3:30pm We help YOU make it! Benefits Day One! Medical, dental, vision, 401k, life insurance, strong safety culture, excellent local leadership, and much more! ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Duties may include but are not limited to transportation, and/or logistics and backhaul functions. Transportation: Answer all incoming calls to resolve driver, sales representative and customer issues as needed. Communicate with drivers any updates to their routes. Utilize software (MS Excel, Omnitracs, Tandem, Kronos, etc) to create, update, and communicate various reports and files for proper transportation functioning. Examples include attendance, DVIRs, backhaul spreadsheets, delivery window dispatch, driver key log, trailer temp log, transportation route update, network update, and other transportation metrics. Complete the damages and shorts process by notifying vendors and drivers to find a resolution. Complete associated paperwork involved in damages and shorts. Support in training and developing junior clerical teammates. Other duties as assigned by manager. Backhaul and Logistics: Communicate key information to the proper recipient to support backhaul and transportation operations (including, but not limited to, the arrival of backhauls, daily dispatch information, backhaul scheduling/rescheduling, service updates to Omnitracs, abnormalities/delivery issues, etc). Coordinate logistics by scheduling pick up appointments for backhaul orders and vendors for the division. Optimize the pick-up and delivery of all inbound backhauls considering all restrictions while minimizing cost and ensuring compliance. Complete all necessary paperwork for proper logistics functioning and communicate backhaul and logistic information when necessary. Research new backhaul opportunities with buyers and replenishment managers to maximize efficiency in the division. Other duties as assigned by manager.

Requirements

Minimum three years of experience in warehouse administrative or clerical position. Prior logistics, transportation, and/or warehouse experience required.
Excellent communication both verbally and in writing.
Excellent telephone and customer service ability.
Ability to manage multiple functions in a fast-paced environment.
Strong math, analytical, and organizational skills with high attention to detail.
Intermediate computer skills with proficiency in programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook.
Problem solving and critical thinking abilities to independently solve problems of intermediate scope.
Strong teamwork skills with the ability to support others in the department and division.
High school diploma or GED/equivalent required.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of DOT Hours of Service Regulations.
Knowledge of our geographic delivery area.
Experience with Omnitracs, Tandem, Kronos, XATA, Manhattan, PowerDock, Airclic preferred.

Responsibilities

Answer all incoming calls to resolve driver, sales representative and customer issues as needed. Communicate with drivers any updates to their routes.
Utilize software (MS Excel, Omnitracs, Tandem, Kronos, etc) to create, update, and communicate various reports and files for proper transportation functioning.
Complete the damages and shorts process by notifying vendors and drivers to find a resolution. Complete associated paperwork involved in damages and shorts.
Support in training and developing junior clerical teammates.
Communicate key information to the proper recipient to support backhaul and transportation operations
Coordinate logistics by scheduling pick up appointments for backhaul orders and vendors for the division.
Optimize the pick-up and delivery of all inbound backhauls considering all restrictions while minimizing cost and ensuring compliance.
Complete all necessary paperwork for proper logistics functioning and communicate backhaul and logistic information when necessary.
Research new backhaul opportunities with buyers and replenishment managers to maximize efficiency in the division.