Transportation Coordinator

United States·GardenaFull Timemid

OtherTransportation Coordinator

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2+ years’ experience of Transportation Support and/or dispatch experien

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What will your job involve?

Maintain inter-departmental communication between our plant operations, sales, and field operations teams
Using Nextraq, logs and other documents, track and monitor driver activity. i.e. excessive stop times, excessive idling, excessive speeding, etc.
Work with administration and production staff to ensure accurate and efficient creation of manifest
Co-ordinate scheduled vehicle servicing and rectification of equipment issues to improve vehicle performance as required
Conduct regular vehicle inspections to ensure compliance with roadworthiness, vehicle cleanliness and appropriate driver operation
Prepare and print memorandums for effective driver communication
Maintain Key Performance Indicators measures. (EG: Spreadsheets) (Note these items to be defined)
Analyze route efficiencies to ensure optimum cost savings achieved
Be pro-active in assisting with the development of safe work practices
Responsible for ensuring driver compliance with Occupational Health and Safety legislation and principles and rectify any non-conformance or matters of concern regarding Health and Safety and Environmental matters
Ensure minimal errors are made and high quality of customer service delivered
Responsible for the quality assurance of smart containers being unloaded and loaded into trucks pre and post trip
Ensure accuracy of orders: must review all load sheets and ensure quantities are correct prior to shipping in accordance to customer requirements.
Assist in implementing new processes, procedures, and guidelines to ensure quality and cost control
Support projects related to the improvement of logistics processes
Monitor commercial drivers’ Hours of Service and maintain DOT compliance
Monitor and answer daily emails with vendors and customers
Assisting the Transportation Supervisor with any projects and tasks needed
Working 50+ hours per week

Requirements:

2+ years’ experience of Transportation Support and/or dispatch experience
At least 6 months of box truck driving experience
High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) required
Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Good understanding of transportation/logistics practices and procedures
Knowledge of best practices for customer needs assessments, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction
Willingness to be a strong team player and contribute to a positive work environment
Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook