We are looking for a temporary employee for a Shipment Management Coordinator (Scheduler) in the Transportation department at our client’s facility.

This position may convert from temp to permanent after a few months if the candidate is a good fit.

Hours : 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Monday through Friday

Payrate : $25 / hr.

The ideal candidate should have a transportation, supply chain, or logistics background. This role is responsible for ensuring Transportation and Distribution Performance measures are met.

Key duties are scheduling and managing carrier on time performance to pick-up. Actively support initiatives to positively impact carrier performance.

Detailed Responsibilities :

• Daily duties of scheduling of inbound / outbound shipments to ensure most economical utilization of carriers and modes of transport based on service parameters
• Interface with client and carrier operations to resolve any problems associated with dock scheduling, equipment scheduling and dispatching.
• Support in the regional carrier management program; monitor carrier service and cost performance; implement and manage corrective actions plans.
• Directly interface with internal and external customers
• Support site Prime Tender Acceptance, On Time to Pick up & Delivery Appointment for respected site. Actively manage the daily cost and modal compliance report to ensure PTA and Cost Compliance
• Represent the COMPANY on all site related calls or meetings
• Proactively manage carrier performance of Intra Company Shipments and Customer Orders
• Actively manage Event Management Dashboard to ensure update carrier compliance.
• Provide all support function activity including accuracy and timeliness of data processing, reporting, analysis, and all other customer specific inquiries.
• Ability to interact with clients directly in resolving problems and providing recommendations.
• Participate in Monthly Carrier Performance Reviews
• Represent oneself professionally on all site related calls or meetings

Competencies :

• Customer Focus
• Prioritization of tasks
• Organizing
• Peer Relationships
• Presentation Skills
• Problem Solving
• Process Management
• Time Management

Technical Skills and Knowledge :

• MS Office (Proficiency in Excel, Access & PowerPoint)
• Experience in Microsoft Outlook preferred
• Proficient at typing skills- job is heavily email based
• Aptitude to gain further competency in Transportation Analysis tools

Required Experience :

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Business, Logistics, or related field of study or a minimum of 4 years of relevant work experience.
• Solid oral and written communication skills.

Last updated : 2024-06-22