ABOUT US

The SaveMart Companies is one of the largest food retailers in California andNevada. It is home to several well-known brands in food retailing.

You might have seen our stores that include Save Mart, Lucky, Lucky California,and Food Maxx. We also have 3 distribution centers and our SMARTTransportation trucking firm to transport dry groceries, frozen foods, ice,and novelties to all The Save Mart Companies stores.

We are a California grownbusiness, headquartered in the heart of one of the greatest agricultural areasof our nation Stanislaus County.

The Modesto community is vibrantwith great traditions, educational opportunities, and multi-culturallifestyles. Aside from mild weather year-round, Modesto allows for easy accessto many major tourist attractions in California.

To the west lies the SanFrancisco Bay Area (90-miles) and the Santa Cruz Beach (115-miles). To the eastis the famed Gold Country Mother Lode (50-miles) and a little farther you canfind the majestic Sierra Nevada Mountain range, Lake Tahoe (180-miles) andYosemite National Park (110-miles).

Some of our competitive benefitsinclude exceptionally generous benefits package (Health,Dental, Vision, Life, 401K), Lifelong Learning Educational opportunities,Employee Association (discounted and free tuition options, contests, andsupport services).

We are currently recruiting for the positionof :

Transportation Coordinator - Lathrop, CA

The Transportation Coordinator provides coordination and functional support to the Transportation Department to include administrative support to Supervisory staff.

The position dispatches drivers, assigns and documents backhaul, monitors, and communicates route issues, resolves store pickup, delivery issues, and maintains transportation records and reports.

The position also provides clerical support as required.

Responsibilities :

• Provide customer service / fields calls and emails from stores regarding deliveries; provide updates, estimate delivery times, and act as liaison to ensure on-time delivery and problem resolution.
• Provide timely and effective communication to drivers, distribution center personnel, and support vendors to ensure efficient service
• Utilize transportation systems and software to generate efficiencies in routing, dispatching, and driver communications
• Administer program for recording and reporting driver performance
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting in association with compliance to applicable laws and company policies ( mileage, over speed, over idle, hours of service)
• Assist in routing and assignment of third-party carrier loads as needed
• Performs other duties as assigned

Hiringpay range : $ -

Required :

• Advanced coordination / administrative skills, to include good analytical skills
• Proficient computer skills (Excel, Word), and use of general office equipment
• Strong communication (written and verbal) skills and the ability to communicate to a variety of internal and external stakeholders
• Highly functional in a team environment and have strong cooperation and team building attributes
• Eagerness to learn and take on new tasks and challenges
• Working knowledge of DOT regulations and company transportation policies and procedures
• Good problem-solving skills
• Excellent customer service and communication skills (verbal and written)
• Good fact-finding and problem solving skills
• Ability to work efficiently and calmly under stressful situations
• Excellent organizational skills

Education : High School or GED and / or equivalent experience / training

Experience : One year of related experience

Other : Must be available to work a flexible schedule to include nights, weekends, and holidays. Must be able to work overtime, when needed.

Exposure to warehouse environment with temperatures ranging between 34 and 95 degrees.

Physical : sitting, standing, walking, Squatting, kneeling, bending, twisting, stooping, Pushing, pulling, climbing stairs or ladders, moving machinery, lifting up to 20lbs, Fine Finger Manipulation ( Keyboarding), Repetitive Hand / Arm Use, Use of Protective Equipment.

This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Reference : req36378

Last updated : 2024-04-24