What They Do: Transportation Coordinator Responsibilities

A transportation coordinator is responsible for monitoring the timely deliveries of goods and services
based on the shipment agreement. Transportation coordinators track the delivery logistics, assigning
fast routes to drivers to avoid possible delays, and adhere to the deadline. They assist in loading and
unloading merchandise from the distribution trucks, inspecting the items for defects and
inconsistencies, and move the products in safe storage areas. A transportation coordinator may also
operate warehouse tools and equipment, as well as perform data processing to update stock
information on the software system and investigate delivery issues.
What They Do
Transportation Coordinator Jobs
A transportation coordinator is responsible for monitoring the timely deliveries of

goods and services based on the shipment agreement. Transportation coordinators
track the delivery logistics, assigning fast routes to drivers to avoid possible delays,
and adhere to the deadline. They assist in loading and unloading merchandise from
the distribution trucks, inspecting the items for defects and inconsistencies, and
move the products in safe storage areas. A transportation coordinator may also
operate warehouse tools and equipment, as well as perform data processing to
update stock information on the software system and investigate delivery issues.
TRANSPORTATION COORDINATOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Here are examples of responsibilities from real transportation coordinator resumes

representing typical tasks they are likely to perform in their roles.
 Manage inventory and maintain proper FDA and AATB storage requirements
establish for allograft tissue.
 Utilize TMS to actively manage on-time performance and automation
objectives
 Conduct and manage port clearance operations to control carrier deliveries,
determine shipping configurations, loading requirements, and
loading/offloading capabilities.
 Prepare equipment for HAZMAT inspections.
 Utilize voice recognition system and RF scanners for picking orders.
 Put away and pick product via RF scanner and pick path.
 Execute QC checklist in conformance with ISO standards referencing order
entry procedures.
 Search for trucks that match the load requirements via internet and
telephone.
 Report weekly KPI measurements for on time delivery and cost per hundr
weight.
 Monitor truck locations on GPS systems and later compare with drivers time
sheets.
 Act as a major contributor for implementing a WMS solution for the DC.
 Submit CV monitoring report before or during cu0off time as compliance on
the KPI.
 Track drivers by using all equipment, global positioning systems (GPS) i.e.
 Lap top, printer and fax along with sprint wireless internet are in use.
 Monitor WMS server applications and interfaces as well as performance of
first level technical maintenance as necessary.
 Tender loads to carriers utilizing TMS in a manner insuring the customer
request ship dates RSD/RAD/SAT are meet.
 Prepare shipping documents for other customers and arrange
transportation and schedule the TL & LTL pickups for those loads.
 Provide strategic and hands-on leadership for all transportation
procurement, including LTL, TL, and small package purchasing.
 Experience with material storage, handling and distribution procedures,
while following work instructions under general and FDA regulate policies.
 Work with multiple government and private agencies to allow exceptions to
policy for emergency international travel.
 Dispatch emergency transports and communicate in-flight patient status
reports, helicopter locations, weather conditions, and coordinate accident
scene support.
 Train all new transportation coordinators and account service
representatives.
 Create and establish relationships between carriers and shippers that ensure
company growth.
 Coordinate freight between shippers and dispatchers to ensure on-time
delivery and efficient transportation.
 Provide RFP's for large company customers
 Contribute to and prepare multiple high-level RFP submissions.
 Prepare military vehicles for rail transportation and process personnel and
equipment for movement to and from training areas and combat zones.
 Dispatch and route drivers using RoadNet to maximize route efficiency.
 Utilize RoadNet routing software to increase driver productivity, route
efficiency and service levels.
 Use SARSS, TC-AIMS and WPS daily to perform job tasks and duties.

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A transportation coordinator is responsible for monitoring the timely deliveries of goods and services

A transportation coordinator is responsible for monitoring the timely deliveries of

TRANSPORTATION COORDINATOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Here are examples of responsibilities from real transportation coordinator resumes

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