Traffic Coordinator 1

reliance•Houston, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Assist in managing drivers and traffic office to ensure service, availability and productivity in the most cost effective and safe manor to best serve our varied customer base.

Requirements

Knowledge of Department of Transportation requirements and functions relating to ground transportation
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Overall computer skills/Microsoft programs preferred
Ability to learn computer systems and programs (Eniteo)
Ability to read, understand, and communicate maps and travel routes

Nice To Haves

Preferred knowledge of DOT

Responsibilities

Responsible for the Que and Merge of orders generated and received from Sales Department for allocation of loaded inventory.
Resolve discrepancies from delivery stops and BOLs with drivers by checking stock and locations
Follow up on inaccurate BOL’s to determine where discrepancy occurred and take appropriate steps to rectify.
Determine rates for outside haulers daily with use of freight accrual report.
Create Pre-Receiving verifications for Buy-Out material as well as utilizing Material Reservation Reports along with pre-receiving sheets to generate load with correct materials.
Review pending workloads and receive inbound status through Receiving Log to ensure proper scheduling and processing of deliveries.
Commit Inventory by submitting verification forms and update inventory on hands.
Daily review of cut and processing schedule to determine completed, cut, or needed material on outbound loads.
Que and Merge PPOs to be sent for special orders.
Track transportation inventory such as equipment, trailers, etc., and take appropriate next steps to locate any missing inventory.
Set delivery times and communicate the completion times with drivers/carriers, and sales team.
Manage carrier changes/find replacement drivers or trailer for drivers when appropriate
Communication with sales regarding load issues or late deliveries every morning and throughout the day.
Assign loads to Infra drivers and coordinating remaining loads with outside carriers/brokers.
Coordinate returned goods (RMA) by using Shipping Log to schedule driver pickups and return to plant for disposition.
Que and Merge loads and create pick list for following day to post on shipping board.
Complete daily Shipping Log and communicate via email with Sales Department.
Reconcile all delivery and month end reports for accuracy and compliance.
Oversee ELF for compliance of Federal Regulations.
Review all Smart Drive safety alters to ensure safety best practices are being followed. Follow up with drivers on status of alerts.
Assists and gives input on annual employee performance reviews for department personnel.
Assist warehouse with Tag and or heat verification
Verify stock in Eniteo for warehouse personnel
Performs appropriate coaching of department employees, including reprimands and/or disciplinary actions as required, in accordance with company policy.