Transportation Coordinator

Coordinator, Transportation

Join the US FOODS team! Ready to build a career with a company that's leading the foodservice industry? Location : Manassas VA

Benefits start day one : medical, dental, vision, 401(k) Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) life insurance and paid parental leave. Pay starting at $24.00 per hour. Schedule : Monday thru Friday 3am - 11 : 30am or Monday thru Friday 6am - 2 : 30pm

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Duties may include but are not limited to transportation, and / or logistics and backhaul functions.

Transportation :

• Answer all incoming calls to resolve driver, sales representative and customer issues as needed. Communicate with drivers any updates to their routes.
• Utilize software (MS Excel, Omnitracs, Tandem, Kronos, etc) to create, update, and communicate various reports and files for proper transportation functioning. Examples include attendance, DVIRs, backhaul spreadsheets, delivery window dispatch, driver key log, trailer temp log, transportation route update, network update, and other transportation metrics.
• Assist in the damages and shorts process by notifying vendors and drivers to find a resolution. Complete associated paperwork involved in damages and shorts.
• Other duties as assigned by manager.

Backhaul and Logistics :

Supervision : N / A

Relationships

Internal : Operations, transportation, warehouse personnel, drivers

External : Vendors

Work Environment

The work will take place at a desk in a US Foods office-based environment but may occasionally require work in normal warehouse environments including cooler and freezer areas where temperatures may be as low as -5 degrees.

Minimum Qualifications

Related Experience / Requirements : Minimum two years of experience in warehouse administrative or clerical position.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities : Effective communication both verbally and in writing. Excellent telephone and customer service ability. Strong math, analytical, and organizational skills with high attention to detail. Basic computer skills with a good knowledge of programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook. Problem solving and critical thinking abilities to solve problems of limited scope. Strong teamwork skills with the ability to support others in the department and division.

Education : High school diploma or GED / equivalent required.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior logistics, transportation, and / or warehouse experience preferred. Knowledge of DOT Hours of Service Regulations. Knowledge of our geographic delivery area.

Certifications / Training : Experience with Omnitracs, Tandem, Kronos, XATA, Manhattan, PowerDock, Airclic preferred.

Compensation depends on relevant experience and / or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law. The expected base rate for this role is between $16 and $31.

US Foods is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.