Transportation Scheduler

Key Responsibilities

• Organizing and tracking shipments, ensuring accuracy of shipping documents, and managing relationships with carriers.
• Monitoring inventory levels, placing orders, and ensuring adequate stock to meet customer demand.
• Planning and executing transportation strategies, optimizing routes, and negotiating shipping rates.
• Liaising with suppliers, vendors, and customers to address logistical needs and resolve issues.
• Overseeing warehouse operations, including receiving, storing, and shipping goods.
• Analyzing shipment data, identifying inefficiencies, and preparing reports on key performance indicators.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, such as DOT and IATA, regarding transportation and shipping.

Skills And Qualifications

• Familiarity with the entire supply chain process, from sourcing to delivery.
• Familiarity with ERP and TMS systems, for example.
• Computer literate (TMW, ADP, MS Office including Word and Excel as well as accounting software).
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to identify and resolve logistical challenges.
• Ability to analyze data and identify areas for improvement.
• Accuracy in managing shipments and inventory.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• PHYSICAL DEMANDS
• Employee is regularly required to walk and talk and hear.
• The employee is frequently required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit.
• Vision requirements include: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.