Build plan and assign daily outbound and inbound shipments in TMS (Transportation Management System).
- Optimize routing and equipment utilization to ensure timely efficient delivery while minimizing transportation costs.
- Review orders consolidate shipments and determine the best mode and carrier assignment.
- Ensure alignment with required delivery dates (RDD / MABD) and customer-specific delivery guidelines.
- Coordination & Communication
Communicate with carriers warehouse operations and customer service to confirm load details and resolve scheduling conflicts.
- Monitor in-transit loads ensuring on-time performance and addressing any delays or accessorial issues proactively.
- Serve as a primary point of contact for load execution and scheduling questions.
- System & Documentation
Maintain accurate shipment data in TMS and supporting systems (e.g. FourKites Tracktik SAP).
- Validate BOLs appointment confirmations and proof of delivery (POD) documents.
- Ensure compliance with company SOPs carrier contracts and customer routing guides.
- Performance & Continuous Improvement
Track KPIs such as on-time pickup / delivery cost per load and tender acceptance.
- Analyze trends to identify bottlenecks and recommend process improvements.
- Support carrier performance reviews and logistics optimization initiatives.
Salary : $25 - $27 / hr. (DOE)
Qualifications : Required :
- Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Logistics Business Administration or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 2 years of experience in load planning dispatching or transportation coordination.
- Strong understanding of freight operations routing and carrier scheduling.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and transportation systems (TMS).
- Excellent communication multitasking and problem-solving skills.
Preferred :
- Knowledge of EDI processes carrier portals and digital visibility tools (FourKites Project44 etc.).
- Familiarity with regional carrier networks and warehouse operations
Additional Information :
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
- NO C2C
Remote Work : No
Employment Type : Contract
Key Skills
GIS,JAWS,Military Experience,Business Management,Emergency Management,Joint Operations,Production Planning,Relationship Management,Strategic Planning,ERP Systems,Exercise Planning,MRP
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1