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Warehouse Transportation Coordinator

Hired by Matrix

Lakeland, FL

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$26.50–$26.50 Per Hour
SKILLS
Accounting, Alliance/Partner Management, Analysis Skills, Calendar Management, Continuous Improvement, Corporate Policies, Cross-Functional, Customer Support/Service, Facilities Management, Food and Beverage Industry, Identify Issues, Inventory Management, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Metrics, Order Picking/Packing, Performance Analysis, Performance Management, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Process Management, Purchasing/Procurement, Regulatory Compliance, Risk, SAP, Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX), Shipping Requirements, Startup, Status Reports, Supply Chain, Systems Administration/Management, Team Building, Team Lead/Manager, Third-Party Logistics (3PL), Time Management, Transportation Routing, Warehouse Coordination, Warehousing, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Lakeland, FL
POSTED
2 days ago
At-a-Glance:
Are you ready to build your career by joining an international food and beverage company? If so, our client is hiring a Warehouse Transportation Coordinator.

Position Type:
  • Contract
  • On-Site
Required:
  • Results-driven leader with a passion for operations and innovation.
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in supply chain preferred.
  • Experience: 1 - 2 years of experience in transportation or logistical operations.
    Leadership: Proven ability to lead teams, influence across functions, and drive results in a fast-paced, startup-like environment while leading with a mindset to exceed all Objectives/Metrics.
  • Technical Skills: Familiarity with WMS, SAP, transportation systems, and labor management systems.
  • Strategic Thinking: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a strategic mindset and the ability to manage competing priorities.
  • Communication: Excellent cross functional collaboration, team building skills, and the ability to influence in a matrixed environment.
  • Flexibility: Comfortable working in unstructured environments and making quick, informed decisions.
  • Travel: Occasional travel required (less than 10%). 
Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities:
Play a critical role in driving operational excellence, team development, and strategic 3PL partnerships while supporting all aspects of the Inbound/Outbound Dock Schedule. Responsibilities will include:
Leadership & Team Development:
  • Lead communication with all transport carriers, utilizing high level planning and performance management.
  • Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
  • Solve day-to-day transportation challenges and achieving long-term goals with scheduling. 3PL & Operational Excellence:
  • Partner with 3PL on dock scheduling, implementation of the dock schedule, and execution of the dock schedule.
  • Drive improvements in dock performance by providing a strategic dock schedule.
Inventory & Process Management:
  • Leverage and Spotlight Optimization tools to enhance scheduling and product availability.
  • Maintain compliance with regulatory standards and corporate policies, including safety, transportation, accounting, and purchasing.
Customer Service & Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  • Ensure on-time delivery aligned with Requested/Scheduled Arrival Dates.
  • Build strong relationships across Co-Packers, Repacker, COE’s, and MFG.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve operational issues and deliver exceptional customer service.
Responsibilities:
  • Oversee all transportation responsibilities for Campus facilities.
  • Route Orders daily in compliance with the transportation route guide; ensuring timely execution to meet the requested ship date and secure carrier capacity ahead of the competition.
  • Track carrier performance and troubleshoot any loads that may be at risk of missing requested arrival date.
  • Ensure all new orders comply with guidelines on weight and method of shipment.
  • Work with carriers to schedule all assigned outbound and inbound shipments to facility.
  • Schedule appointments on all loads; working with the campus manager and third-party facility manager on dock capacity scheduling.
  • Work with:
  • All carriers on daily execution.
  • On-site Transportation to deliver daily and weekly measurables.
  • COE (center of excellence), and the service team on scheduling issues.
  • COE, Warehouse, and Transportation on loads not scheduled by end of period.
  • Maintain reason code input within SAP for open order status reporting.
  • Review previous day’s dock schedule to ensure all orders are shipped, if not ensure timely reschedule.
  • Collaborate with the shipping office regarding specific shipment requirements.
  • Accountable for Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) compliance with the Overdue Mill Transit Receipts Report and Shipment Status Report.
  • Ownership of daily, weekly, period service metrics as they relate to the role.
  • Will be cross trained to support other service center functions.
  • All other duties as assigned. 
Get in Touch:
If you think you'd be a good match, submit your resume and reach out to Bharat at 862-658-6248 to learn more.

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About the Company

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Hired by Matrix

We believe in putting people together for the right reasons. Getting you a great job that makes you feel fulfilled in your career. Finding the perfect candidate to help you achieve business success. Whether you are looking for the best candidate for your company or searching for your next career move, we are dedicated to making sure you thrive. We take your needs personally and have a variety of services to ensure you reach your goals. We listen to the needs of our clients and candidates and then thoughtfully match the right person with the right job. When people come together doing what they love success is guaranteed and partnerships last.
COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
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WEBSITE
http://www.hiredbymatrix.com

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