What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Scheduler position at Pratt Industries?
Job Title: Transportation Scheduler
Reports To: Recycling Logistics Manager
Pay Rate: $60k/Year
The Transportation Scheduler helps to manage and optimize the movement of goods, ensuring efficient and timely deliveries. Coordinates activities in shipping, warehousing, and inventory, acting as a bridge between suppliers, customers, and internal departments.
Key Responsibilities
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the functions of this job.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Reports To: Recycling Logistics Manager
Pay Rate: $60k/Year
The Transportation Scheduler helps to manage and optimize the movement of goods, ensuring efficient and timely deliveries. Coordinates activities in shipping, warehousing, and inventory, acting as a bridge between suppliers, customers, and internal departments.
Key Responsibilities
- Shipment Coordination - Organizing and tracking shipments, ensuring accuracy of shipping documents, and managing relationships with carriers.
- Inventory Management - Monitoring inventory levels, placing orders, and ensuring adequate stock to meet customer demand.
- Transportation Optimization - Planning and executing transportation strategies, optimizing routes, and negotiating shipping rates.
- Supplier and Customer Communication - Liaising with suppliers, vendors, and customers to address logistical needs and resolve issues.
- Warehouse Management - Overseeing warehouse operations, including receiving, storing, and shipping goods.
- Data Analysis and Reporting - Analyzing shipment data, identifying inefficiencies, and preparing reports on key performance indicators.
- Regulatory Compliance - Ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, such as DOT and IATA, regarding transportation and shipping.
- Understanding of Supply Chain Management: Familiarity with the entire supply chain process, from sourcing to delivery.
- Knowledge of Logistics Software and Systems: Familiarity with ERP and TMS systems, for example. Computer literate (TMW, ADP, MS Office including Word and Excel as well as accounting software)
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Excellent communication skills are essential for liaising with various stakeholders.
- Organizational and Time Management Skills: Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
- Problem-solving Skills: Ability to identify and resolve logistical challenges.
- Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze data and identify areas for improvement.
- Attention to Detail: Accuracy in managing shipments and inventory.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the functions of this job.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Employee is regularly required to walk and talk and hear.
- The employee is frequently required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
- The employee is occasionally required to sit.
- Vision requirements include: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Salary : $60,000