Traffic Coordinator

Triple-S Steel • San Antonio, TX

5h

About The Position

We are looking for a motivated Traffic Coordinator to join our Chesapeake team. The Traffic Coordinator plays a crucial role in scheduling and assigning drivers and vehicles for steel/product transportation. They also coordinate driver assignments based on customer requests while ensuring compliance with DOT regulations and company policies. This position provides vital support to our Operations team and assists in warehouse operations as required.

Requirements

• Requires 2-4 years of prior fleet dispatch experience and must be familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a distribution center.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Highly organized individual with a commitment to consistent attention to detail.
• Flexibility and adaptability to assume additional responsibilities and accommodate customer requests.
• Ability to work independently, often under pressure/situations within a team environment.
• Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment to perform a variety of tasks.
• Ability to build business relationships and collaborate effectively.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Highly organized individual with a commitment to consistent attention to detail.
• Flexibility and adaptability to assume additional responsibilities and accommodate customer requests.
• Ability to work independently, often under pressure/situations within a team environment.
• Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment to perform a variety of tasks.
• Ability to build business relationships and collaborate effectively.
• Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Outlook
• Must be able to interact with all levels of management.
• Must be flexible and willing to work “off schedule” on occasion.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in flatbed operations a plus and load securement
• Experience with Roadnet software a plus(or a comparable dispatching software)
• Knowledge of StelPlan a plus
• Knowledge of StelPlan a plus.

Responsibilities

• Follow Triple-S safe methods of work at all times, and immediately advise supervisor of any unsafe conditions.
• Daily routing and route compliance of deliveries and pick ups
• Insure drivers are in compliance with all DOT regulations and Company policies (physically inspect equipment daily)
• Assign and direct drivers each day, maintain fleet equipment maintenance
• Must negotiate rates, build new carriers contacts with contract carriers and insure their equipment meets DOT standards
• Monitor E-LOGS and DVIR’s (current system JJ KELLER-Encompass) to maintain DOT compliance.
• Must have excellent written and spoken communication skills
• Must be able to interact with all levels of management
• Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Outlook
• Must be flexible and willing to work “off schedule” on occasion
• Other duties as assigned
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Our company offers great benefits, from tuition reimbursement to training and development opportunities.
• We also offer medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, commuter, long-term disability and group life insurance programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees