Traffic Coordinator
About The Position
The Traffic Coordinator plays a pivotal role in optimizing logistical operations by planning, routing, and executing daily transportation schedules. This position is responsible for reviewing sales orders for accuracy, maximizing equipment utilization, and designing efficient delivery routes that meet customer expectations while remaining compliant with transportation policies. Acting as a central hub for communication, the Traffic Coordinator collaborates closely with internal load planning teams and external carriers to secure capacity and proactively resolve transit issues. The ideal candidate possesses sharp organizational skills, strong attention to detail, and a continuous improvement mindset to elevate transportation efficiency and service levels.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
- Sharp organizational and planning abilities.
- High level of attention to detail and consistent operational follow-through.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience in traffic, logistics, or transportation coordination.
- Solid understanding of transportation and logistics operations.
- Experience analyzing routing challenges and equipment capacity constraints.
- Proven tracking of effective carrier communication and negotiation skills.
Responsibilities
- Support compliance with transportation policies and procedures.
- Review entered orders to ensure delivery feasibility and safety parameters.
- Monitor adherence to shipping plans to mitigate execution risks.
- Coordinate transportation plans to meet customer delivery expectations.
- Communicate customer delivery requirements and special instructions clearly.
- Lead communication with load planning teams and transportation carriers.
- Address execution issues as they arise to prevent delivery delays.
- Develop shipping plans to maximize equipment utilization and route efficiency.
- Ensure proper load fitment and efficient routing based on order requirements.
- Identify opportunities to improve transportation efficiency and service levels.
- Analyze routing and capacity constraints to optimize daily workflows.
- Review entered orders to ensure accuracy and correct shipping methods.
- Maintain high attention to detail and follow-through across all logistics planning.
- Monitor ongoing adherence to planned loads and route specifications.
- Collaborate closely with load planning teams to align transportation schedules.
- Partner with external transportation carriers to negotiate and secure capacity.
- Act as the central communication link between customer requirements and execution teams.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
