Transportation Operations Coordinator, AM - Sarasota

Publix • Sarasota, FL

13d • Onsite

About The Position

This role supports Transportation operations by processing inbound purchase orders (POs) and assigning them to the appropriate store delivery trip. It involves assigning backhaul POs to outbound trips and creating backhaul appointments (vendor to Publix) in a time-sensitive manner to ensure timely product pickup by Publix drivers for scheduled deliveries into Publix warehouses. The position also includes reviewing and updating planned driver scheduling, managing TMS load consolidation and routing sessions for accuracy, and maintaining department and regulatory compliance documentation. Additionally, it provides administrative and system support, handles return centers for smaller locations, edits and verifies Driver Trip Sheets for accurate compensation, and reviews daily delivery and pickup schedules to identify operational opportunities.

Requirements

• At least 18 years old.
• At least one year of experience working in distribution, transportation, or an analytical field.
• Knowledge of software, systems, and applications used in Transportation Operations.
• Knowledge of truck driver pay system (activity-based compensation with engineered labor standards).
• Knowledge of Federal DOT regulations.
• Knowledge of complex activity based engineered standards.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Windows applications.
• Knowledge of warehouse receiving operations and impact on transportation.
• Knowledge of payroll processes and worker’s compensation concepts.
• Knowledge of general office practices (typing, filing, phone etiquette, etc.).
• Ability to work flexible hours and be available on weekends or holidays.
• Ability to work extended periods of time.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to be detailed-oriented.
• Ability to act in a professional manner.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of highly sensitive information and matters.
• Must be committed to our Safety Promise and treat each other with dignity and respect, which includes working safely for ourselves and others.
• Must be driven to provide excellence in customer service.
• Willing to accept change and be a positive change agent.
• Problem solving skills.
• Communication skills.
• Analytical skills.
• Task-management and time-management skills.
• Negotiation and persuasion skills.
• Leadership skills.
• Must be able to successfully complete battery of Clerical & Microsoft Skills Tests (before his or her start date in the position).

Nice To Haves

• Current Sarasota / Lakeland Non-Refrigerated Distribution associate.
• An Associate’s Degree in Business, Transportation or a related field or equivalent experience.
• Three years’ experience working in transportation.

Responsibilities

• Processing inbound purchase orders (POs) and assigning them to the appropriate store delivery trip.
• Assigning backhaul POs to outbound trips and creating backhaul appointments (vendor to Publix) in a time-sensitive manner.
• Reviewing and updating planned driver scheduling.
• Reviewing and approving each Transportation Management System (TMS) load consolidation and routing session to validate session content and route accuracy.
• Managing and maintaining all department and regulatory compliance related documentation.
• Providing support and back-up duties of administrative and system support tasks in the department, including return centers for small Transportation Operation locations.
• Editing and verifying all Driver Trip Sheets to ensure information is recorded properly and Publix truck drivers are accurately compensated for their work.
• Reviewing the planned daily scheduling of delivery and pickup schedules to identify opportunities such as missing orders, inefficient routes, special delivery needs, temporary road closures, local events, etc.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree