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About this Sr. Coordinator, Transportation role at US Foods

US Foods · Onsite · Livermore CA

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BASIC PURPOSE
The Sr Coordinator, Transportation will support the transportation and logistics functions by performing general clerical activities and managing the backhaul functions in the division. The Sr Coordinator, Transportation will work to optimize all transportation and logistics processes to create maximum efficiency.

Schedule:

Sunday – Thursday
8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

(Schedule may vary based on business needs)
 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties may include, but are not limited to, transportation, logistics, and backhaul functions.
 

Transportation

  • Answer incoming calls to resolve driver, sales representative, and customer issues; communicate route updates to drivers

  • Utilize systems (MS Excel, Omnitracs, Tandem, Kronos, etc.) to create, update, and distribute reports supporting transportation operations

  • Maintain and track transportation metrics (attendance, DVIRs, backhaul spreadsheets, delivery window dispatch, trailer temp logs, route updates, etc.)

  • Complete damages and shorts process, including vendor/driver communication and documentation

  • Support training and development of junior clerical teammates

  • Perform other duties as assigned
     

Backhaul and Logistics

  • Communicate key updates to support backhaul and transportation operations (arrival times, scheduling, service updates, delivery issues, etc.)

  • Coordinate pickup appointments for backhaul orders and vendors

  • Optimize routing and scheduling to minimize cost while maintaining compliance

  • Complete all necessary paperwork and ensure accurate communication of logistics information

  • Research new backhaul opportunities to improve efficiency

  • Perform other duties as assigned
     

SUPERVISION

  • N/A

RELATIONSHIPS
 

Internal: Operations, transportation, warehouse personnel, drivers
External: Vendors
 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in an office environment with occasional exposure to warehouse conditions, including cooler/freezer areas with temperatures as low as -5°F.
 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience

  • Minimum three (3) years of warehouse administrative or clerical experience

  • Prior logistics, transportation, and/or warehouse experience required

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

  • Excellent customer service and telephone skills

  • Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

  • Strong math, analytical, and organizational skills with attention to detail

  • Intermediate computer proficiency (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook)

  • Ability to independently solve problems of moderate scope

  • Strong teamwork skills
     

Education

  • High school diploma or GED/equivalent required
     

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Knowledge of DOT Hours of Service regulations

  • Familiarity with geographic delivery area
     

Systems Experience Preferred

Omnitracs, Tandem, Kronos, XATA, Manhattan, PowerDock, Airclic
 

PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS

(Kept as-is but cleaned formatting for HR/ADA compliance)

  • Standing: Occasionally

  • Walking: Occasionally

  • Sitting: Frequently
     

Lifting / Carrying:

  • 1–50 lbs: Occasionally

  • 51+ lbs: Not required
     

Other Activities:

  • Push/Pull: Occasionally

  • Climb/Balance: Occasionally

  • Stoop/Squat/Kneel/Bend: Occasionally

  • Reach Above Shoulder: Frequently

  • Grasp/Manipulate Objects: Frequently

  • Manual Dexterity (typing, office equipment): Frequently

     

Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law.
The expected base rate for this role is between $28.00 and $30.00 per hour.

This role will also receive:

  • Overtime compensation
     

Benefits:
Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance.
To review available benefits, please visit:
https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html

Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law (for example: state or local minimum wage thresholds).  The expected base rate for this role is between

$24 - $37

***EOE – Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Age/Genetic Information/Protected Veteran/Disability Status***

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