Eaton's ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a Transportation Coordinator. Our Woodridge, IL location is the leader in the distribution of finished electrical products to multiple segments. These include utilties, hospitals, data centers, arenas, and aerospace. The Transportation Coordinator role offers 40-hour paid week, full benefits, 401K match plan, and vacation. The working hours would be 7:00am-3:30pm and days being Monday-Friday.
The hourly rate for this position is $21.00 per hour.
Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
What you'll do:
The Transportation Coordinator is responsible for administering transportation in the Shipping Department. Daily activities include identifying consolidation opportunities, quoting, scheduling, documentation and addressing emails from carriers.
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In this role you will:
- Responsible for organizing and executing the work schedule for outbound shipments
- Proficient in operations planning with a Transportation Management Systems (TMS).
- Correctly troubleshoot, investigate, resolve, and/or escalate issues with suggested resolution.
- Monitor carriers (Private Fleet, Dedicated Fleet, and Common Carriers) to ensure daily transportation operations run safely, efficiently, and on time.
- Assist in the development, planning, and modification of daily schedules as appropriate; make notifications to customer service and the operations manager as to the status of shipments.
- Accurately enter data into the transportation management system; maintain and generate required reports.
- Track and trace activities to ensure optimal service.
- Coordinates activities with fulfillment team, the customer and/or other suppliers as needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned depending on area supported.
Qualifications:
Basic (Required):
- High school diploma or GED required
- Ability to effectively communicate with internal customers and external customers/vendors
- Live within a 50-mile radius of the described location
Preferred:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Understanding of carrier capabilities
- SAP and WMS Experience a plus
Skills:
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Time management, multi-tasking, ability to perform under pressure
- Verbal and written communication skills
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