What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operations Coordinator position at Ashley Furniture Industries, LLC?
Operations Coordinator - Transportation
We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Operations Coordinator to oversee transportation operations, ensuring timely deliveries and optimizing efficiency between the distribution center and transportation partners.
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate Transportation Logistics: Manage and schedule transportation for timely and accurate deliveries from the distribution center.
- Track Performance: Monitor delivery schedules, track transportation performance, and resolve any issues to ensure goods arrive on time.
- Collaborate Across Departments: Work with internal teams, including inventory management and customer service, to ensure seamless coordination and timely order fulfillment.
- Manage Documentation: Handle transportation-related paperwork and ensure compliance with all regulations, such as shipping documents and safety protocols.
- Optimize Routing: Work with drivers and third-party transportation providers to optimize delivery routes and improve efficiency.
- Troubleshoot Transportation Issues: Resolve any transportation or scheduling issues quickly and effectively to minimize disruptions.
- Suggest Process Improvements: Identify opportunities for process improvements in transportation coordination and suggest changes to enhance efficiency.
Requirements:
- Rlevant Experience: Experience in customer service, logistics, supply chain management, or transportation coordination, including managing orders, transportation, and inventory.
- Strong Communication Skills: Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with both internal teams and external transportation partners.
- Organizational Skills: Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines with attention to detail.
- Problem-Solving Ability: Ability to troubleshoot issues and make quick, informed decisions to keep transportation and deliveries on track.
- Tech-Savvy: Proficiency in using logistics software, ERP systems, or TMS (Transportation Management Systems), and the ability to quickly learn new tools as needed.
About Us:
We are Ashley Furniture, the largest manufacturer of home furnishings in the world. We value honesty, integrity, passion, drive, discipline, continuous improvement, operational excellence, dirty fingernails, and growth focus.
Benefits:
- Health, Dental, Vision, and Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Your Birthday off
- Generous Employee Discount on home furnishings
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Ashley Wellness Centers (location specific) and Medical Tourism Telehealth
- 401(k) and Profit Sharing Life Insurance
