Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Transportation Coordinator is the primary point of contact for daily transportation activities and/or issues.  He/She receives, processes, and executes numerous requests for transportation support from internal and external customers during the course of the work day.  The Transportation Coordinator also serves as the first point of contact for the Meridian location.  

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities include, but not limited to the following:

• OUTBOUND TRUCKLOAD SHIPMENTS (FLATBED AND VAN):  Ensure that freight carriers receive shipment requests via Electronic Data Interchange (EDI).  Update Fiberon’s systems (CMS and Realtime) with carrier booking information (pick up date/ freight expense/ shipment notes).  Monitor and update the daily shipping schedule.  Coordinate with the shipping team, customer service, and carriers.   
• RAIL CAR SHIPMENTS:  Work with the planning, customer service, and shipping teams to develop the outbound rail shipping schedule.  Place orders for empty rail cars in a timely and accurate manner via the rail carrier’s website.  Create shipment way bills for all loaded rail cars to ensure that these loads are picked up as soon as possible.  
• EXPORT SHIPMENTS (CONTAINERS):  Work with freight forwarders to book export containers for shipment as instructed by Fiberon’s wholesale export customer service team.  Work with the shipping team and dray carriers to establish daily loading schedules.  Complete required export documentation.
• LESS THAN TRUCKLOAD SHIPPING (LTL):  Update CMS with LTL carrier rates and any needed bill of lading header changes for the current day’s shipments.  Work with the shipping team to develop the LTL shipping schedule for the next business day.  Update CMS with shipping information for the next day’s shipments and EDI these orders to the third party logistics provider.   
• RECEIVING SCHEDULE: Receive delivery requests from carriers.  Verify purchase order information.  Schedule shipments for delivery.  Maintain the shipping schedule.  Coordinate with the receiving team.
• MANUAL TRANSPORTATION REQUESTS:  Receive, process, and track all internal manual transportation requests.  Coordinate these shipments with the assigned carrier, the delivery destination, and the Fiberon department that sent the request (e.g. Research and Development).
• CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT AND COST SAVINGS:  Work with the Transportation Manager to identify and realize supply chain process improvements and/ or freight expense cost savings opportunities.
• ADMINISTRATIVE: Serve as first point on contact via walk-in/telephone.  Perform backup duties for office personnel as needed.  Complete all filing on daily basis.  Complete daily production reporting.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/WORK SCHEDULE

• Associate’s degree or equivalent work experience (two years) in transportation, shipping, or inventory management.
• Stable work history.
• Day Shift (Monday to Friday).  Some overtime and/ or weekend work may be required.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Must be able to maintain the integrity of established processes while working under pressure.
• Great planning and organizational skills.
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills.
• Able to multi-task.
• Must be able to type, minimum 65WPM with the ability to dictate.
• Problem solving ability using basic math.
• Computer literacy, specifically MS Word and MS Excel.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Required to sit and reach with hands and arms.
• Able to use hands to handle or feel.
• Able to operate a PC with keyboard data entry.
• Must have a reasonable level of hearing and verbal communication.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Additional Information

BENEFITS

• All the Insurance coverage you’d expect like medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, wellness programs, 401K, and a bonus program
• Scholarship program for children of employees
• Annual merit and incentive programs
• Charitable gift matching
• Culture committed to work-life balance with flexible work options
• Associate Purchase Program on All Fortune Brands Products

Fortune Brands Outdoors & Security (Master Lock/Therma-Tru Doors/Fiberon/Larson) is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, marital/family/caregiver status, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local low. Fortune Brands Doors & Security also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

Candidates for positions with Fortune Brands Outdoors & Security must be able to present proof of identity and work eligibility post hire. Immigration visa sponsorship is not available for this position and accordingly this position is not appropriate for foreign students who will require sponsorship in the future, including assistance with an Optional Practical Training (OPT) F-1 extension.

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