Transportation Coordinator
Core
Coordinate delivery schedules, tender loads to carriers, verify driver compliance, and process payroll for a transportation team.
Role type
Transportation Coordinator (Dispatch & Admin)
Builds
Daily delivery schedules and driver assignment boards for food and beverage distribution
Domain
Logistics / Transportation / Food & Beverage
Required skills
Dispatch planning, DOT Hours of Service compliance, load tendering, payroll processing, report generation, multi-tasking, deadline management
Preferred skills
SAP navigation, payroll administration, associate's degree, 3-5 years transportation experience
Technologies
SAP, Dispatch Planning System, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word
Responsibilities
Answer incoming calls professionally; coordinate delivery of loads to common and local carriers; maintain dispatch tracker and adjust delivery sequences; verify driver DOT Hours of Service and award runs; evaluate driver logs and process driver payroll; forecast headcount based on driver availability; resolve dispatch issues from order changes or delays.
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC