Scheduling Coordinator I

Job Description
Shift timings: (depending on location of candidate can shift to 9-6 or something similar. But 8hrs per day typical work hours)
Shift Start Time : 08:00
Shift End Time : 17:00

Timezone: Eastern Standard Time
Could you please confirm the working days Are they Monday to Friday Yes, it is Monday - Friday
Could you please re-confirm if this role is remote or onsite This role is remote

Temp to perm
Is there an opportunity for the candidate to transition to a full-time employee, or is this strictly a temporary role It is a temporary role. There are currently no permanent openings. If a permanent full-time opening becomes available, we will absolutely consider filling that opening with the temporary candidate and encourage them to apply for other potential openings within the company as well.

Interview Process:
Will a Teams interview be acceptable If yes, how many rounds of interview. Yes it will be a Teams interview. We will only hold 1 round of interviews.

Experience Required:
Apart from the below skillsets. Additionally, are there any other mandatory skillsets the candidate should possess Please specify. Comfortability with Microsoft Office (Teams, Excel, Outlook), attention to detail, organizational skills
Title: Scheduling Coordinator I
Dept: Inbound Logistics

Position Purpose:
The Inbound Logistics Scheduling Coordinator is responsible for managing DC inbound throughput and DC
Service Level through the TMS Appointment Process, using logic designed to account for Lost Sales, Service Level, Capacity, etc. This position is the point of contact for the Warehouse Receiving department regarding inbound load scheduling, receiving capacity adjustments, load prioritization and claims communication.
For the assigned DCs, the IBL Scheduling Coordinator is also responsible for compiling basic summary and metric reporting data that will be used for measuring execution and decision-making.

Tasks:
Schedules inbound appointments for 2 small DCs or 1 medium DC
Responsible for 200-250 transactions per day
Single Point of contact for inbound carriers for scheduling, expediting, and de-expediting.
Provides professional communication to Carriers and answers inquiries in a timely fashion.
Consistently monitors carriers information for accurate execution and reporting.
Completes basic data reporting, such as carrier on times and appointment utilization
General understanding of third-party carrier service performance, regarding On-Time execution.
General understanding of service level and logistics cost metrics.
Advises appropriate personnel regarding completion, transit, and delivery dates or possible delays.
Understanding of DC operations responsibilities Cross dock, Backhaul, Routing, Receiving, Selection, etc.
Other duties as assigned

Requirements:
Education/ Certifications: (Required & Preferred)
High School Diploma or GED equivalent and/or equivalent related experience.

Experience:
One year experience in a Distribution Center and/or Logistics/supply Chain or Purchasing
General experience in Microsoft Office product applications (Excel, Word, Outlook)
Ability to critically think and apply reason for discovering solutions and efficiencies.
Knowledge of management reporting techniques and presentation styles.
Thorough understanding of Master Scheduling concepts, goals, and drivers in supporting DC Service
Level while reducing Lost Sales.
Understanding of operational model for wholesale distribution company.
Ability to work well with internal and external business partners.
Ability to balance short-term vs. long-term demands

Other Skills/ Abilities:
Excellent written and oral communication, organizational, and interpersonalskills are required
Good working relationships and coordination with internal and external business partners
Ability to prioritize multiple requests and responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
Understanding of the Freight Coordinator role in Supply Chain
Contingent Worker Tasks

Physical Requirements:
Most work is performed in a temperature-controlled office environment
Incumbent may sit for long periods of time at desk or computer terminal
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
Incumbent may use calculators, keyboards, telephone, and other office equipment during normal workday
Stooping, bending, twisting, and reaching may be required in completion of job duties