Transportation Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

The Transportation Coordinator is responsible for organizing, overseeing, scheduling, and optimizing shipments using various shipping methods including but not limited to truck load, container, less than truck load, final mile, or parcel shipments. This role supports both DC and Stores with logistics, freight claims, and transportation needs throughout the company.

Job Description

• Schedule outbound full truck load shipments shipping out of the distribution centers
• Schedule inbound domestic full truck loads shipping to the distribution centers
• Monitor truck weights for shipments.
• Plan and coordinate transportation schedules, routes and delivery times
• Track shipments to ensure on-time delivery and resolve any issues or delays where applicable
• Prepare and maintain transportation documents (Bols, Shipping records, etc.)
• Optimize routes for efficiency and cost-effectiveness
• Provide updates on shipment status and resolve transportation-related issues promptly.
• Schedule local delivery and LTL shipments as needed.
• Monitor transportation costs and work to reduce expenses.
• Negotiate rates with carriers or vendors.
• Maintain accurate data for logistics planning and performance metrics.
• Capture KIP’s and keep spreadsheets and other reporting tools current.
• Communicate with Shipping and Receiving Managers as needed.
• Communicate with carriers and provide updates from carriers as needed.
• Communicate with Driver Supervisor as needed regarding loads hauled by The Tile Shop internal fleet.
• Schedule return trucks.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Additional Information

At The Tile Shop, we are committed to developing the WHOLE you, not just the WORK you. Our benefits program is our investment in you as an important contributor to our success, and we are proud of our highly competitive package.

The Tile Shop is an Equal Opportunity Employer