Transportation Coordinator

About This Role

This transportation coordinator role is central to managing the day-to-day operations of the company's private fleet, directing and coordinating drivers. The position involves planning freight from distribution centers and external sources, creating daily run lists to ensure timely, efficient, safe, and cost-effective deliveries.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for efficient and cost-effective scheduling of deliveries and routing of Rural King trucks
• Communicate daily plan clearly to the driver team as well as to stores and other customers
• Schedule pickups of returned materials from the stores
• Coordinate with the Transportation Manager any driver issues to create a plan for load recovery
• Seek outside line hauls from vendors or carriers to eliminate driving with empty miles and to build on the profitability of Rural King Transportation
• Provide customer service and satisfaction to stores
• Ensure that all DOT regulations are followed
• Monitor driver performance and discipline
• Partner with Safety and HR to perform driver coaching and other safety and HR communications to the fleet
• Partner with Truck Shop Management to ensure equipment is safe and DOT compliant and driver maintenance issues are resolved
• Oversee on-call responsibilities to ensure driver issues are resolved in a timely manner
• Use discretion and independent judgment in daily decisions while maintaining a high level of confidentiality and professionalism
• May be required to cross-train and perform other duties

Requirements

• At least 2 years of transportation experience or equivalent combination of experience and education
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Proficient with or the ability to quickly learn TMW and Peoplenet systems
• Knowledge of logistics, including carriers, shipping policies, and procedures
• Strong understanding of Department of Transportation rules and regulations preferred
• Excellent verbal and written interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent conflict resolution skills
• Demonstrated ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Demonstrated behaviors must reflect integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality

Benefits

• 401(k) plan that provides a 100% match on the first 3% of contributions and 50% of the next 2%
• Healthcare plans to support needs