Sr. Transportation Coordinator

The Sr. Transportation Coorindator is responsible for supporting daily internal transportation operations, leading external backhaul operations, and acting as a liaison between order creation and meeting customer expectations.

Position Benefits:

• 90% company paid single medical coverage.
• Medical Dental and Vision single and family coverages available
• Employee and Family supplemental life insurance options
• 401k with company match
• Paid time off
• 9 Paid holidays

Position Responsibilities

• Manage daily resources (dispatch to archive), daily Route Update template, update source depots – budget numbers in Descartes.
• Review orders and publish sod routes in Descartes routing software.
• Control Information flow management to Descartes routing software from Acumatica host system.
• Monitor capacity – ensure the ability to fulfill orders through both Sales and Site One.
• Monitor all incoming orders to ensure the status is properly marked.
• Answer order fulfillment questions regarding product availability and timely delivery windows.
• Communicate with Regional Delivery Managers for Driver assignment.
• Track incoming orders to be sourced/placed at appropriate farm(s) for harvest.
• Assign Drivers, to include H2A Drivers, to routes daily based on Hours of Service and other variables that impact availability.
• Maintain Driver Saturday rotation schedule assignments, including confirmations, and communicate any changes to Logistics.
• Act as department lead in the absence of the Logistics Manager.
• Collaborate with other managers providing input on process improvements and logistics strategies.
• Notify drivers of Harvest locations for next day pickup.
• Notify drivers of the next day’s pickup locations, including details on quantities, types, and specific location instructions.
• Cover weekends (including responsibility for support desk) on a rotating schedule responding as needed at suitable intervals.
• Answer logistics questions regarding product availability and timely delivery windows.
• Responsible for support desk – Friday night to Sunday night, on rotating schedule.
• Monitor Support Desk continuously throughout the weekend responding at timely intervals.
• Assist dispatch in service recovery options.
• Report and monitor and monthly Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Audit order fulfillment daily to ensure no orders are inadvertently missed for routing and farm (harvest).
• Cross training all active territories as needed.
• Research and identify potential backhaul opportunities to optimize efficiency and reduce transportation costs.
• Secure and negotiate backhaul loads by coordinating with customers, brokers, and internal stakeholders.
• Schedule and assign backhaul loads to available drivers while ensuring compliance with Hours of Service regulations.
• Monitor and track backhaul deliveries to ensure on-time execution and proper documentation.
• Communicate backhaul schedules and instructions to drivers, ensuring they have the necessary details for successful execution.
• Analyze backhaul performance, identifying opportunities for cost savings and operational improvements.
• Maintain relationships with key logistics partners and carriers to expand backhaul opportunities.
• Ensure all backhaul activities comply with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure backhaul scheduling does not conflict with Buy Sod/SodStar deliveries.

Position Requirements

• Must demonstrate ability to be a team player and build positive working relationships with others.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required, Associates degree preferred.
• 5-7 years of experience within the logistics industry required.
• At least 5 years of supervisory experience required in the logistics field.
• At least 5 years of backhaul, sales, and reverse logistics experience.
• Ability to discern what issues need to be brought to upper management.
• Very strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written, verbal and organizational skills.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing situations.
• Very strong Microsoft office skills (Word, Excel).

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Some weekends

Work Location: Remote