Transportation Coordinator
Core
Coordinate outbound and backhaul freight assignments, maximize truck utilization, and ensure accurate data entry and carrier invoicing for Dollar Tree's transportation operations.
Role type
Transportation Coordinator
Builds
Outbound shipments and backhaul freight assignments for retail stores
Domain
Retail logistics and transportation
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Freight assignment coordination, truck utilization optimization, delivery tracking, carrier performance monitoring, data entry, carrier invoicing, claims documentation, process improvement analysis, DOT regulations familiarity, transportation systems proficiency
Preferred skills
Customer service experience, Microsoft Office proficiency (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), shift flexibility
Technologies
Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), transportation systems
Responsibilities
Coordinate outbound and backhaul freight assignments, maximize truck utilization while supporting cost control, track and trace deliveries and equipment, monitor carrier performance, perform data entry in transportation systems, ensure accuracy of carrier invoicing, support claims processes, analyze operational trends for process improvement
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC