Transportation Coordinator, 2nd shift - Newark Distribution Center (Newark, CA)

Nordstrom•Newark, CA

About The Position

The Transportation - Admin Assistant will assist Managers and Assistant Department Managers with administrative tasks, assignments, and other projects supporting the operation. This position will require an energetic and customer service-oriented individual to provide the best service when dealing with individuals at all levels of the pyramid. A day in the life… · Capturing and reporting departmental data and results to ensure proper reflection of departmental performance · Communication with internal and external customers via email and phone to ensure prompt response to issues · Support managers and assistant managers with administrative tasks and other projects · Identify and research, problems and expedite solutions to ensure smooth, continuous work flow · Demonstrate a commitment to teamwork through relationship-building and collaboration · Deliver productivity through the efficient use of time and a commitment to strong results · Maintain and update all reports relating to the Labor Management program · Assisting with equipment and supply tracking and distribution (i.e. radios, scanners, etc) · Demonstrate a commitment to teamwork through relationship-building and collaboration · Monitor transportation KPIs (on-time performance, trailer utilization, load accuracy, etc.) and escalate trends to leadership. · Experience with Transportation Management Systems (TMS) or Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) preferred (e.g., Manhattan) · Coordinate with carriers, vendors, and logistics partners to resolve discrepancies, delays, and service failures.

Requirements

Transportation experience recommended
Proficient with Microsoft Office
Experience with freight pay and bill pay
6+ months distribution and/or fulfillment center work experience.
Demonstrated basic understanding of distribution and/or fulfillment center operations and workflow.
Good written and verbal communication skills
Intermediate PC skills, with an emphasis on MS Excel
Ability to learn new tools rapidly and independently
Well-developed time management and organizational skills.
Ability to deliver excellent customer service attitude and to work as team player to accomplish daily objectives

Nice To Haves

Experience with Transportation Management Systems (TMS) or Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) preferred (e.g., Manhattan)

Responsibilities

Capturing and reporting departmental data and results to ensure proper reflection of departmental performance
Communication with internal and external customers via email and phone to ensure prompt response to issues
Support managers and assistant managers with administrative tasks and other projects
Identify and research, problems and expedite solutions to ensure smooth, continuous work flow
Demonstrate a commitment to teamwork through relationship-building and collaboration
Deliver productivity through the efficient use of time and a commitment to strong results
Maintain and update all reports relating to the Labor Management program
Assisting with equipment and supply tracking and distribution (i.e. radios, scanners, etc)
Monitor transportation KPIs (on-time performance, trailer utilization, load accuracy, etc.) and escalate trends to leadership.
Coordinate with carriers, vendors, and logistics partners to resolve discrepancies, delays, and service failures.