Job Description

Category: Sales
Industry: Agriculture
Status: Full Time
Start Date: 05/01/2018

Job Title: Transportation Coordinator
Summary:
Directs and coordinates activities concerned with over the road transportation (includes pick-up and delivery to/from customer locations as well as factory locations). Secondary responsibility includes assisting the Store Manager and the London Service Managers by performing the following duties as assigned.
Essential duties and responsibilities include the following (but not limited to):
Coordinates activities of transportation resources to maximize customer service and minimize transportation costs. Obtain maximum utilization of transportation resources to ensure customer requirements are met. Also:
Scheduling personnel
Review and approve time cards
Investigation and acquisition of required trucking permits
Utilizes software based �workflow system� to stay informed of required pick-ups and deliveries
Control of operational performance
Costs of operation and maintenance
Operational safety
Compliance with environmental laws and regulations
In/Out Book reconciliation
Lot and Service equipment maintenance
Tracking of service manuals
Machinery take-offs
Note entry of robbed parts
Schedule customer pick-ups, deliveries, AG (local and long haul) sales and service with customer fulfillment in mind
Schedule factory pick-ups
Inventory and return pallets, crates and shipping stands
Monitor work flow and green screens for new/used equipment
Work directly with lot manager for loading and unloading, arranging of equipment on lot.
Answer customer questions related to deliveries, pick-ups and service questions.
Communicate with all parties to make a Team effort
Manages transportation employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizations policies and applicable laws.
Responsibilities include:
Interviewing, hiring and training employees
Planning, assigning and directing work
Appraising performance
Rewarding and disciplining performance
Addressing complaints and resolving problems
Saturday work during peak seasons. Saturday rotation during �off� season
Supervise semi drivers/roll off drivers
Maintaining DOT Driver Logs
Assist service department with the following duties:
Timely submission of warranty claims to manufacturers
Work order opening and closing
Assist in walk-in and telephone service customers
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Education and/or Experience:
Two years of Microsoft Software experience and/or training in Word, SharePoint, Excel and Outlook; Two years of supervisory experience in a service related organization � preferably an organization with mechanical equipment focus.
Language Skills:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before employees.
Mathematical Skills:
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, distance, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to read and interpret requirements for load size, weight and determine if permits are required.
Computer Skills:
Microsoft Office or similar software