Transportation Coordinator

Simon & Schuster is currently seeking a Transportation Coordinator to join our Distribution Center in Jackson, TN. This position will support the Transportation Department.

DUTIES:

• Review daily volume of outbound waves to determine all needed trucks, carriers and customer delivery appointments. 
• Ensure both domestic and international outbound orders are processed, and paperwork is accurate. 
• Monitor, track and communicate status of ODB and rush orders.
• Work in conjunction with Operations and carriers to execute daily plans/schedules.
• Coordinate with LTL carrier daily to maximize trailer load factors to all S&S designated delivery points while leveraging the expected delivery dates based on shipping schedules.
• Review routed orders for possible carrier changes to maximize efficiency with freight modes.
• Review and handle all daily exception reporting from carriers to ensure complete deliveries.  Investigate problems and report back to Transportation Manager regarding situations that need immediate attention. 
• Extract data from WM/database for equipment and load planning. 
• Create and modify MS Access ad hoc reports.
• Communicate with carriers, dispatch, drivers and internal staff. 
• Coordinate timely and accurate complete closing of all outbound orders in WM.
• Monitor and track daily open suspense reports. Coordinate action resolution when needed.
• Support team using various customer websites, specifically Amazon.
• Frequent interactions with Customer Service of possible order exceptions and all related transportation inquiries. 
• Support and perform all Transportation office tasks as required and needed.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Proficient in MS Office Products (Access, Excel, Word, Office, Outlook). 
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a Warehouse Operations or Transportation environment, or equivalent experience, preferred.
• Ability to work in fast paced, stressful environment and be flexible.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments independently based on immediate needs. 
• Ability to organize, evaluate and execute opportunities with S&S.
• Work overtime as required.

SCHEDULED WORK HOURS:      2nd Shift   3:30pm - Midnight