Transportation Coordinator (2nd shift)
About the role
Our employees are tasked with delivering excellent business results through the efforts of their teams. We embrace diversity in backgrounds and experiences, and we are deliberate about building an inclusive culture that values our cultural beliefs. We look for team members who care deeply about EVERSANA, our people, clients, and the patients we serve.
Responsibilities
- Ensure the close out and dispatch of all shipments through the Ops Team and directly.
- Ensure all international shipments have international documents, including the collection of Shipper’s Export Declarations. File EEI when applicable.
- Identify international shipments as a priority for all outbound shipping.
- Create Hazmat documents and ensure proper labeling by all parties.
- Daily review of carrier equipment needs and door assignments while engaging daily with all carriers.
- Communicate with carriers for swaps/live loads.
- Review all internal/external documentation requests for LTL/TL shipments, including carrier tracking or pro number updates as required.
- Ensure that all outbound cold chain orders each have a printed packing list for purposes of scheduling the required carrier.
- Ensure proper trailer temperature set points for all cold chain shipments and the required temperature is noted on the bill of lading and/or manifest.
- Reconcile open orders report with outbound/staged freight throughout the day with the Ops Team in the assigned building.
- Manage any mode conversions.
- Communicate with Transportation & Ops teams regarding any staged freight, Express runs, and city runs.
- Ensure operations are correctly loading onto every trailer through direct validation of load.
- Manage communications where advanced shipment notice details are required.
- Direct, instruct, guide, and train staff as part of work group leadership and supervisory backup.
- Oversee loading of outbound trailers to include pallet count validation and proper chain-of-custody transfer.
- Ensure the loading area is safe and that carriers adhere to all safety requirements.
- Ensure all internal and external shipping requests are acknowledged and addressed.
- Ensure proper load securement and close-out of all trailers.
- Effectively communicate with all internal departments, clients, and carriers as needed to ensure proper handling of shipments.
- Apply solid problem-solving skills to address issues resulting from the loading function and drive continuous process improvement.
- All other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High School Diploma.
- Background in operations and knowledge of the transportation industry.
- Experience with Mercury Gate or TMS as a user.
- HAZMAT certification.
- Proficiency with TMS, auditing tools, reporting, analytics, and Microsoft Office Suite (medium level).
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree.
- Background in Transportation and Distribution.
- Degree in Supply Chain or Finance, or APICS CSCP certification.
- Microsoft Office Suite and Power BI (User Level).
Cultural Beliefs
- Patient Minded: Act with the patient’s best interest in mind.
- Client Delight: Own every client experience and its impact on results.
- Take Action: Be empowered and hold yourself accountable.
- Embrace Diversity: Create an environment of awareness and respect.
- Grow Talent: Own your development and invest in the development of others.
- Win Together: Passionately connect with anyone, anywhere, anytime to achieve results.
- Communication Matters: Speak up to create transparent, thoughtful, and timely dialogue.
- Always Innovate: Be bold and creative in everything you do.
Pay
If this job posting includes a base salary range, it represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position and is not applicable to locations outside of the U.S. Compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, other job-related qualifications/skills, and geographic location (to account for comparative cost of living). This role is eligible for hire in select U.S. locations based on business and operational considerations.