Transportation Coordinator

Medline•Wilmer, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Answer and respond to Operations Service Inquiries (OSI) and inbound calls from sales reps and other Medline employees. The primary goal of this position includes but is not limited to answering OSIs and inbound calls from sales reps and other Medline employees. This role will determine which modes of transportation are to be used to move products or raw materials between branches, into our manufacturing facilities, or to Medline Customers. The Transportation Coordinator will communicate and interact with carriers, operations and sales team, as well as some interaction with our customers, as required. This role will also assist and participate with various department initiatives such as the scheduling initiative and inside delivery initiative. Additionally, the coordinator will secure rush carriers and rescues, as needed.

Requirements

At least 2 years experience serving as a Transportation Coordinator or related position.
Knowledge of transportation practices.
Basic understanding of statistical analysis.

Nice To Haves

Degree in Logistics / Transportation / Finance / Business or equivalent experience.
Experience with SAP.

Responsibilities

Answer and respond to Operations Service Inquiries (OSI) and inbound calls from sales reps and other Medline employees.
Determine which modes of transportation are to be used to move products or raw materials between branches, into our manufacturing facilities, or to Medline Customers.
Communicate and interact with carriers, operations and sales team, as well as some interaction with our customers, as required.
Assist and participate with various department initiatives such as the scheduling initiative and inside delivery initiative.
Secure rush carriers and rescues, as needed.