Transportation Coordinator

US Foods•Englewood, CO

10d•Onsite

About The Position

US Foods is seeking a Transportation Coordinator to join their team. This role supports transportation and logistics functions, focusing on managing backhaul operations and optimizing all transportation and logistics processes for maximum efficiency. The company culture emphasizes employee growth, comprehensive training, and continuous improvement, with a commitment to recognizing and rewarding hard work. This position offers competitive compensation and benefits, with opportunities for leadership development.

Requirements

Minimum three years of experience in a warehouse administrative or clerical position.
Prior logistics, transportation, and/or warehouse experience required.
Excellent communication both verbally and in writing.
Excellent telephone and customer service ability.
Ability to manage multiple functions in a fast-paced environment.
Strong math, analytical, and organizational skills with high attention to detail.
Intermediate computer skills with proficiency in programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook.
Problem-solving and critical thinking abilities to independently solve problems of intermediate scope.
Strong teamwork skills with the ability to support others in the department and division.
High school diploma or GED/equivalent required.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of DOT Hours of Service Regulations.
Knowledge of our geographic delivery area.
Experience with Omnitracs, Tandem, Kronos, XATA, Manhattan, PowerDock, Airclic preferred.

Responsibilities

Answer incoming calls to resolve driver, sales representative, and customer issues.
Communicate route updates to drivers.
Utilize software (MS Excel, Omnitracs, Tandem, Kronos, etc.) to create, update, and communicate various reports and files for transportation functioning, including attendance, DVIRs, backhaul spreadsheets, delivery window dispatch, driver key log, trailer temp log, transportation route update, network update, and other transportation metrics.
Complete the damages and shorts process by notifying vendors and drivers and completing associated paperwork.
Support in training and developing junior clerical teammates.
Communicate key information to support backhaul and transportation operations, including arrival of backhauls, daily dispatch information, scheduling/rescheduling, service updates to Omnitracs, and abnormalities/delivery issues.
Coordinate logistics by scheduling pick-up appointments for backhaul orders and vendors.
Optimize the pick-up and delivery of all inbound backhauls considering restrictions, minimizing cost, and ensuring compliance.
Complete necessary paperwork for logistics functioning and communicate backhaul and logistic information.
Research new backhaul opportunities with buyers and replenishment managers.