Transportation Coordinator - Lathrop, Ca

ABOUT US
The SaveMart Companies is one of the largest food retailers in California andNevada.  It is home to several well-known brands in food retailing. You might have seen our stores that include Save Mart, Lucky, Lucky California,and Food Maxx.  We also have 3 distribution centers and our SMARTTransportation trucking firm to transport dry groceries, frozen foods, ice,and novelties to all The Save Mart Companies stores. We are a California grownbusiness, headquartered in the heart of one of the greatest agricultural areasof our nation - Stanislaus County.
The Modesto community is vibrantwith great traditions, educational opportunities, and multi-culturallifestyles. Aside from mild weather year-round, Modesto allows for easy accessto many major tourist attractions in California. To the west lies the SanFrancisco Bay Area (90-miles) and the Santa Cruz Beach (115-miles). To the eastis the famed Gold Country "Mother Lode" (50-miles) and a little farther you canfind the majestic Sierra Nevada Mountain range, Lake Tahoe (180-miles) andYosemite National Park (110-miles).
Some of our competitive benefitsinclude exceptionally generous benefits package (Health,Dental, Vision, Life, 401K), Lifelong Learning Educational opportunities,Employee Association (discounted and free tuition options, contests, andsupport services).  
We are currently recruiting for the positionof: 
Transportation Coordinator - Lathrop, CA

The Transportation Coordinator provides coordination and functional support to the Transportation Department to include administrative support to Supervisory staff.  The position resolves store pickup, delivery issues, dispatches drivers, assigns and documents backhauls, monitors and communicates route issues, and maintains transportation records and reports. The position also provides clerical support for calendaring, setting reservations, data entry, reporting, filing, etc.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities: 

         Provide customer service/fields calls and emails from stores regarding deliveries; provide updates, estimate delivery times, and act as liaison to ensure on-time delivery and problem resolution.

         Provide timely and effective communication to drivers, distribution center personnel, and support vendors to ensure efficient service

         Utilize transportation systems and software to generate efficiencies in routing, dispatching, and driver communications

         Administer program for recording and reporting driver performance

         Ensure timely and accurate reporting in association with compliance to applicable laws and company policies (i.e. mileage, over speed, over idle, hours of service)

         Monitor progression of loading of out bound loads, work with warehouse personnel to determine delay and adjust dispatching as necessary  Assist in routing and assignment of third party carrier loads as needed

         Performs other duties as assigned

Hiringpay range: $18.15 - 26.10

Requirements (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):

         Advanced coordination/administrative skills, to include good analytical skills

         Intermediate computer skills (Excel, Word), and use of general office equipment 

         Strong communication (written and verbal) skills and the ability to communicate to a variety of internal and external stakeholders

         Highly functional in a team environment and have strong cooperation and team building attributes

         Eagerness to learn and take on new tasks and challenges

         Working knowledge of DOT regulations and company transportation policies and procedures

         Good problem-solving skills

         Excellent customer service and communication skills (verbal and written)

         Good fact-finding and problem solving skills

         Ability to work efficiently and calmly under less than ideal situations

         Excellent organizational skills

Education: Two-year college degree or equivalent knowledge gained through formal education, specialized training, or additional job experience

Experience: One year of related experience

Other: Must be available to work a flexible schedule to include nights, weekends and holidays. Maintain timely and regular attendance. Must be able to work overtime, when needed.

Physical: Warehouse and office environment:  ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, stoop, use stairs, reach, pull and lift objects

Competencies:

         Customer Focus

         Teamwork

         Personal Development

         Interpersonal Skills

         Work Quality/Quantity

Reference:req35606
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The Save Mart Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and wewelcome resumes from individuals who will contribute to our diverse workforce.