**Transportation Coordinator** **Shift : Must be open to either schedule** **Start time 6 AM to 2:30 PM or 7 AM to 3:30PM** **Starting Range: $21.35** **General Summary:** Exceeds Transportation service expectations to regional store network by actively influencing inbound domestic and outbound shipments. Ensures communication channels are providing accurate and timely two-way communication with Store Operations, DC Operations, Carrier Management and Store Support Center Transportation. **Principal Duties & Responsibilities:** 1. Provides quality customer service communications to Stores, DC Operations, Store Support Center Team and Carriers in a fast paced environment. 2. Utilizes effective decision making in the assignment of freight to dedicated carriers to maximize utilization per truck and reduce transportation expenses. 3. Proactively drives the outbound carriers’ performance to ensure timely service. 4. Ensures compliance with dedicated drivers. 5. Trains dedicated carrier personnel on seal integrity, trip sheet process, recycling cardboard, tote and repack return process as well as the trailer inspection process. 6. Cross-trains individual duties with those of peers to ensure all daily accountabilities are met. 7. Coordinates the timely pickup and delivery of all inbound tenders (backhauls) ensuring product is received in a timely manner. 8. Provides accurate data entry in all required management systems and data warehouses. 9. Supports claims process to ensure carrier/fleet procedures are being followed and departmental credits are received. 10. Identifies operational trends, provides analysis of root cause and implements processes to provide continuous improvement to the operation. 11. Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information. 12. Follows set safety procedures and guidelines to maximize personal safety. 13. Maintains an organized work area and promotes a safe working environment within the Transportation department. 14. Follows all Company policies and procedures. 15. All other duties as assigned. **Position Requirements** **_Education:_** High School diploma or equivalent required. Some college preferred. **_Experience_** **:** 1-3 years of customer service experience preferred. Previous experience working with DOT regulations, driver hours of service a plus. Must have a working knowledge of Excel and Word, capable of creating and manipulating spreadsheets and must be able to type 25+ words per minute. **_Physical Requirements_** **_:_** Able to perform essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation. The Team Member should have adequate fitness level to meet the demands of frequent lifting, walking, standing, moderate climbing, occasional sitting, stooping and kneeling with or without reasonable accommodation. **_Working Conditions:_** Team Member will work in a climate controlled (office) atmosphere; however there may be frequent exposure to the Distribution Center (non-climate controlled). Team Member may also be exposed to moving mechanical parts or equipment, fumes and airborne particles as regulated by OSHA. **_Availability_** _:_ Team Member will perform shift work and must be willing to work overtime, weekends and/or holidays. **Critical Skills** **Communication Skills:** Must be able to effectively communicate with co-workers and management team. **Customer Focus:** Dedicated to providing the highest quality products and services, which meet or exceed the needs and requirements of internal and external customers. **Job Knowledge:** Understands how businesses work and keeps up with trends affecting current job and the organization as a whole. Demonstrates the skills and expertise needed for success and is thorough, accurate and efficient while performing all job functions. **Problem Solving:** Identifies problems and finds solutions to them. Isolates problem areas and uses appropriate techniques to solve them. **Quality Conscious:** Is committed to achieving and maintaining high standards. Ensures own work is correct. **Relationship Management:** Develops effective relations and works cooperatively as part of a team. Builds rapport easily and relates well to all types of people both inside and outside the organization. Willingly shares resources and information with other Team Members. Defines success in terms of the whole team and recognized the contributions of others. **Reliable:** Consistent and dependable. Follows supervisors’ instructions. Respects Company policies and procedures. **Results Driven:** Takes initiative and engages in work activities that have clearly defined and communicated end results. **Safety Conscious:** Does not put self or others at risk of injury. Must be aware of personal responsibility in safety of themselves and others and acts accordingly. Dollar Tree and Family Dollar are Equal Opportunity employers.