Sr Transportation Coordinator at US Foods

Houston, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 May, 26

Salary

29.0

Posted On

15 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Transportation, Logistics, Backhaul Functions, Communication, Route Updates, Reporting, MS Excel, Omnitracs, Tandem, Kronos, Customer Service, Problem Solving, Analytical Skills, Organizational Skills, Critical Thinking, Teamwork

Industry

Food and Beverage Services

Description

ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE Join Our Community of Food People! Ready to build a career with a company that’s leading the foodservice industry? BECOME A US FOODS® Transportation Coordinator! Location: Houston, TX Current schedule is Monday- Friday. The start time is 7:00am-3:30pm We help YOU make it! Benefits Day One! Medical, dental, vision, 401k, life insurance, strong safety culture, excellent local leadership, and much more! 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. Complete the damages and shorts process by notifying vendors and drivers to find a resolution. Complete associated paperwork involved in damages and shorts. Support in training and developing junior clerical teammates. Other duties as assigned by manager. Backhaul and Logistics: Communicate key information to the proper recipient to support backhaul and transportation operations (including, but not limited to, the arrival of backhauls, daily dispatch information, backhaul scheduling/rescheduling, service updates to Omnitracs, abnormalities/delivery issues, etc). Coordinate logistics by scheduling pick up appointments for backhaul orders and vendors for the division. Optimize the pick-up and delivery of all inbound backhauls considering all restrictions while minimizing cost and ensuring compliance. Complete all necessary paperwork for proper logistics functioning and communicate backhaul and logistic information when necessary. Research new backhaul opportunities with buyers and replenishment managers to maximize efficiency in the division. Other duties as assigned by manager. SUPERVISION: N/A RELATIONSHIPS Internal: Operations, transportation, warehouse personnel, drivers External: Vendors WORK ENVIRONMENT The work will take place at a desk in an office 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 three years of experience in warehouse administrative or clerical position. Prior logistics, transportation, and/or warehouse experience required. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Excellent communication both verbally and in writing. Excellent telephone and customer service ability. Ability to manage multiple functions in a fast-paced environment. Strong math, analytical, and organizational skills with high attention to detail. Intermediate computer skills with proficiency in programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook. Problem solving and critical thinking abilities to independently solve problems of intermediate 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 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. PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS Must be able to perform the following physical activities for described length of time: The following information is provided in accordance with the Texas Pay Equity Act. Compensation depends on experience, geographic locations, and other factors permitted by law. In Texas, the expected compensation for this role is between $19.00 and $29.00. This role is also eligible for overtime compensation. Benefits for this role include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance. To review available benefits, please click here: https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html. Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law (for example: state minimum wage thresholds). The expected base rate for this role is between $19 - $29 ***EOE – Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Age/Genetic Information/Protected Veteran/Disability Status***

Responsibilities

Responsibilities involve managing transportation functions by resolving driver and customer issues, updating routes, and utilizing software to create and maintain various operational reports. Additionally, the role coordinates logistics, schedules backhaul pickups, optimizes inbound/outbound movements, and researches new backhaul opportunities.