Transportation Administrator

Summary

This position is responsible for supporting customer service requirements and communicating all service issues to DC management, customer service, and customers. Assists the Transportation Planner coordinating schedules & deliveries with carriers, and shipping all orders in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Monitors orders to assure that all shipments are shipped within the 48 hour ship cycle

• Assist with load planning and scheduling and provide carriers with information for timely pick up and delivery of orders

• Monitor carrier performance and on time delivery

• Analyzes orders for potential consolidation in order to reduce transportation cost

• Ensures shipments meet required service levels and at lowest possible freight expense

• Bill/process shipments and complete all necessary paperwork for shipments and receiving and assist with other tasks as requested by supervisor

• Handle document processing and retention requirements for shipments and receiving

Knowledge and Skills

• Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills

• Knowledge of transportation and distribution procedures

• Basic analytical skills required

• Proficient with Microsoft Office and computer skills

• Strong team player

• Ability to interact professionally with internal and external customers

• Ability to read, write and communicate in English to the degree necessary to perform the job

Education and Experience

• Minimum of one-year warehouse and customer service experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent required

• WMS experience would be preferred

Physical Requirements

• Standing 2-4 hours a day

• Lift 20-49 lbs.

• Computer use 6-8 hours a day