Supply Chain Transportation Coordinator

Bimbo Bakeries USA•Fort Worth, TX

1d•$30•Onsite

About The Position

The Supply Chain Transportation Coordinator is responsible for coordination of transportation support load coverage and equipment flow movement through the supply chain network.

Requirements

High School Education or equivalent; college degree preferred.
1 - 3 years of relevant Transportation and/or Distribution experience preferred.
A combination of education, training and experience that results in demonstrated competency to perform the work may be substituted.
Strong reading, math, and communication skills: phone, email and active listening skills, with the ability to adapt/respond to various customers.
Must be well organized and computer literate: Excel and Word experience.
Ability to multi-task, prioritize and manage time effectively.
Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
Must be able to work Nights, Weekends & Holidays.

Responsibilities

Set up and coordinate needed 3PL transport support for the various aspects of the supply chain operations.
Work with third party providers to ensure appropriate communication and visibility to tendered loads.
Support operations with communication of support load move status through frequent updates.
Follow up with transport teams to ensure proper tracking of support loads in transport management system.
Monitor transport carrier rates associated with support loads to ensure reasonable.
Monitor transport carrier moves to ensure providing acceptable service. Review issues and challenges with respective management to address and correct.
Interact with the BBU Corporate Transport team as required for coverage.
Work with the operations teams to ensure adequate flow and timing of equipment (baskets/dollies) across the network.
Prepare tracking reports to provide visibility of equipment moves and generate actions to address gaps and opportunities.
Resolve problems by clarifying the issues, determining the cause of the problem; selecting and explaining the best solution to solve the problem; expediting correction or adjustment with respective transportation and distribution management; following up to ensure resolution.
Prepare transport and equipment inventory reports by collecting / analyzing service issues and opportunities concerns.
Manage large amounts of incoming calls and emails.
Build relationships of trust through open and interactive communication with all functional areas.
Maintain a positive, empathetic and professional attitude toward customers at all times.
Respond promptly to inquiries by phone or email.
Use OTM, WMS, BUSS and PC Data systems to run reports.
Keep records of transport carrier interactions, comments, and complaints.
Additional responsibilities and duties as assigned by supervisor.