Transportation Coordinator

Dufry Careers•Elk Grove Township, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Transportation Coordinator at Chicago O'Hare Import Center, coordinates product shipments from production to the end-user and distribution center to distribution center, ensuring that shipments are handled efficiently, safely, and within budget.

Requirements

Requires at least one year of experience executing distribution or inventory management programs
In the industry: At least one year of Hospitality, F&B and/or Retail experience
Requires knowledge of distribution, inventory management and fleet systems
Business acumen and also has the mindset required to understand the long-term implications of distribution management and to advance the organizations goals
Demonstrated history of maintaining positive work environments

Responsibilities

Schedules daily and weekly routes and reviews continually for improvement and efficiency
Tracks orders using functional systems, and looks to enhance existing systems to include advancing technology, such as TMS tracking software ensuring goods are delivered
Coordinates with DC & warehouse teams to ensure proper storage and distribution of products
Monitors and reports on transportation costs and industry change impacts
Ensures shipping documents are properly filed
Reports maintenance and repair needs for transportation vehicles and equipment
Conducts regular safety audits on equipment
Keeps organized records of vehicles, schedules and completed orders
Ensures compliance with company policies and shipping legislation