Transportation Coordinator

$52,000 - $52,000/Yr

School Specialty - Greenville, WI

Full-time - Entry Level

Greenville, WI

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods

About the position

The Transportation Coordinator at School Specialty is responsible for managing shipping volumes and serving as the key point of contact for all transportation-related matters. This role involves coordinating shipments, troubleshooting transportation issues, and ensuring effective communication across various functional areas within the company. The coordinator will also train seasonal employees and work closely with vendors to improve transportation processes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate shipments from vendors to customers, vendors to fulfillment centers, and fulfillment centers to customers.
• Work with contracted carriers and internal customers to coordinate the disposition of shipments.
• Understand the claims process and assist internal customers with claims disposition, filing claims timely.
• Use critical thinking skills to evaluate transportation options that meet customer requirements while keeping costs down.
• Train seasonal employees on job duties they will be performing.
• Effectively communicate with all areas of the company, including customer care, accounts payable, sales, and procurement.
• Proactively manage shipments from pick up to delivery.
• Troubleshoot transportation problems and resolve them to completion.
• Communicate accurate shipment specifications to carriers to ensure correct trucking services are provided to meet customer delivery expectations.
• Process freight invoices with correct GL codes and ensure timely payment.
• Learn the TMS system and seek opportunities to advance skills to benefit the transportation department.
• Identify non-compliant vendors and provide timely information and training to facilitate their use of TMS.
• Assist others in the transportation team with other duties when situations arise.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (preferably business/supply chain focus) or equivalent experience.

Nice-to-haves

• Strong understanding of transportation logistics and supply chain management.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, & Vision plans (Effective Day 1)
• Wellness programs
• Health Savings Accounts
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401 (k)
• PTO
• Promise Hours dedicated to volunteering
• Education Reimbursement
• Paid Holidays
• Fall & Winter Flexible Hours
• Employee Discounts