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Transportation Coordinator
Job in
Richmond, Madison County, Kentucky, 40475, USA
Listed on 2026-10-30
Listing for:
SimonsChustr
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-30
Job specializations:
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Transportation
Transportation & Logistics, Dispatcher, Freight -
Supply Chain/Logistics
Transportation & Logistics, Dispatcher, Freight
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Simon & Schuster is currently seeking a Transportation Coordinator to join our Distribution Center in Jackson, TN. This position will support the Transportation Department.
DUTIES:- Review daily volume of outbound waves to determine all needed trucks, carriers and customer delivery appointments.
- Ensure both domestic and international outbound orders are processed, and paperwork is accurate.
- Monitor, track and communicate status of ODB and rush orders.
- Work in conjunction with Operations and carriers to execute daily plans/schedules.
- Coordinate with LTL carrier daily to maximize trailer load factors to all S&S designated delivery points while leveraging the expected delivery dates based on shipping schedules.
- Review routed orders for possible carrier changes to maximize efficiency with freight modes.
- Review and handle all daily exception reporting from carriers to ensure complete deliveries. Investigate problems and report back to Transportation Manager regarding situations that need immediate attention.
- Extract data from WM/database for equipment and load planning.
- Create and modify MS Access ad hoc reports.
- Communicate with carriers, dispatch, drivers and internal staff.
- Coordinate timely and accurate complete closing of all outbound orders in WM.
- Monitor and track daily open suspense reports. Coordinate action resolution when needed.
- Support team using various customer websites, specifically Amazon.
- Frequent interactions with Customer Service of possible order exceptions and all related transportation inquiries.
- Support and perform all Transportation office tasks as required and needed.
- Proficient in MS Office Products (Access, Excel, Word, Office, Outlook).
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a Warehouse Operations or Transportation environment, or equivalent experience, preferred.
- Ability to work in fast paced, stressful environment and be flexible.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments independently based on immediate needs.
- Ability to organize, evaluate and execute opportunities with S&S.
- Work overtime as required.
SCHEDULED
WORK HOURS:
2nd Shift 3:30pm - Midnight
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