Transportation Operations Coordinator

Dollar Tree

About The Position

Transportation Coordinator Your communication skills, attention to detail, and customer-focused approach make you a great fit for our Transportation Coordinator position. Join our dynamic team today and find a rewarding career with a company that values you and all you bring to the table. About Your Role: As a Transportation Coordinator at Dollar Tree, you’ll support transportation operations by coordinating outbound shipments and ensuring accurate, timely communication across stores, distribution centers, carriers, and internal teams. Your work helps maintain service standards and operational efficiency. Your day-to-day job duties include, but are not limited to, the following: Transportation Coordination & Execution: Coordinate outbound and backhaul freight assignments to support transportation operations Maximize truck utilization while supporting cost control efforts Conduct tracking and tracing of deliveries and transportation equipment Monitor carrier performance and ensure compliance with delivery protocols Data Accuracy & Documentation: Perform accurate data entry across transportation systems Ensure accuracy of carrier invoicing within transportation systems Support claims processes and maintain proper documentation for credits Operational Support & Compliance: Analyze operational trends and assist with process improvement efforts Follow safety procedures and promote a clean, organized work environment Adhere to company policies and perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required; some college preferred
3–5 years of customer service experience preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Ability to communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing
Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and quality
Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation, including lifting, walking, standing, climbing, stooping, and kneeling
Willingness to work shift hours, overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with DOT regulations and driver hours-of-service requirements
Experience working with transportation or logistics systems

Responsibilities

Coordinate outbound and backhaul freight assignments to support transportation operations
Maximize truck utilization while supporting cost control efforts
Conduct tracking and tracing of deliveries and transportation equipment
Monitor carrier performance and ensure compliance with delivery protocols
Perform accurate data entry across transportation systems
Ensure accuracy of carrier invoicing within transportation systems
Support claims processes and maintain proper documentation for credits
Analyze operational trends and assist with process improvement efforts
Follow safety procedures and promote a clean, organized work environment
Adhere to company policies and perform other duties as assigned