What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Coordinator position at X-Bow Systems?
Job Title: Transportation Coordinator Location: Luling, TX (onsite)
About X-Bow Systems: X-Bow Systems is a cutting-edge aerospace technology company revolutionizing the defense, government, and space industries. We are expanding our Supply Chain team and seeking a skilled Transportation Coordinator to support our evolving transportation network by dispatching and monitoring the safe, compliant movement of energetic materials, components and finished products across X-Bow locations and customer sites. The Transportation Coordinator will be the primary touch point for daily shipment and distribution movements and will report to the Transportation Manager.
If you have expertise in logistics operations, shipment planning, coordinating and dispatching, we encourage you to apply!
Key Responsibilities:
Shipment Coordination and Dispatch Operations:
- Coordinate, dispatch and track all inbound/outbound shipments at primary X-Bow locations.
- Prepare shipping documentation (bills of lading, chain of custody forms, etc.).
- Maintain shipment visibility using Enterprise Resource Planning systems and Electronic Logging Device data and routing/optimization software.
- Communicate with drivers, carriers and internal teams to ensure accurate routing and on-time shipment deliveries contributing to carrier performance.
Compliance and Safety:
- Ensure all shipments comply with DOT 49 CFR, FMCSA, ATF and internal X-Bow safety protocols.
- Verify proper packaging, labeling, placarding and segregation of hazardous material (HAZMAT) shipments.
- Perform record maintenance and support audits, inspections and compliance reviews.
- Maintain accurate records for regulatory retention requirements.
Carrier and Vendor Support:
- Communicate daily with carriers to confirm schedules, equipment requirements and routing.
- Validate carrier credentials (insurance, HAZMAT authority, security clearances, safety, etc.).
- Use Transportation Management Systems (TMS) and routing tools to evaluate routing efficiency.
- Escalate service failures, delays, or safety concerns to the Transportation Manager.
Qualifications:
Education and Experience:
- Minimum of three years of transportation, logistics or dispatch experience.
- Working knowledge of DOT regulations and hazardous material handling requirements.
- Strong documentation practices, communication skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work in a fast paced, regulated environment.
- Associate degree in logistics, supply chain management or a related field preferred.
Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in Microsoft applications and ERP platforms for load reporting and transportation schedule management.
- Experience shipping explosives, energetics and aerospace technology-based equipment.
- Collaborate to develop and implement contingency plans for transportation disruptions
- Utilize TMS and other logistics-centric software for shipment planning and conveyance.
Continuous Improvement and Problem-Solving:
- Stay informed about industry trends and best practices.
- Ability to identify and implement process improvements in transportation operations.
- Track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to transportation efficiency
- Coordinate with other departments to address and resolve transportation issues.