Transportation Coordinator

Title: Transportation Coordinator Location: Lakeland, FL Hours: Monday-Friday, 8AM-5PM EST Pay: $26.50 Game‑changing role as the Transportation Coordinator for our Lakeland campus which includes four different facilities. In this high‑impact position you’ll oversee all key transportation tasks for the Lakeland campus and work closely with our third‑party logistics partner Saddle Creek Logistics. You’ll be at the forefront of launching transportation scheduling for these sites, all while ensuring operational excellence from day one. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Team Development Lead communication with all transport carriers, utilizing high level planning and performance management. Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement. Solve day‑to‑day transportation challenges and achieve long‑term goals with scheduling. 3PL & Operational Excellence Partner with 3PL on dock scheduling, implementation, and execution of the dock schedule. Drive improvements in dock performance by providing a strategic dock schedule. Inventory & Process Management Leverage PGT and Spotlight Optimization tools to enhance scheduling and product availability. Maintain compliance with regulatory standards and corporate policies, including safety, transportation, accounting, and purchasing. Customer Service & Cross‑Functional Collaboration Ensure on‑time delivery aligned with Requested/Scheduled Arrival Dates. Build strong relationships across the PBC bottlers, Co‑Packers, Repacker, PBNA/PFNA COE’s, and MFG. Collaborate cross‑functionally to resolve operational issues and deliver exceptional customer service. What You’ll Do Oversee all transportation responsibilities for our Lakeland Campus facilities. Route orders daily in compliance with the transportation route guide; ensuring timely execution to meet the requested ship date and secure carrier capacity ahead of the competition. Track carrier performance and troubleshoot any loads that may be at risk of missing requested arrival date. Ensure all new orders comply with Food and Beverage guidelines on weight and method of shipment. Work with carriers to schedule all assigned outbound and inbound shipments to our facility. Schedule appointments on all loads; working with the campus manager and third‑party facility manager on dock capacity scheduling. Work with all carriers on daily execution. Work with on‑site Transportation to deliver daily and weekly measurables. Work with COE (center of excellence), and the service team on scheduling issues. Work with COE, Warehouse, and Transportation on loads not scheduled by end of period. Maintain reason code input within SAP for open order status reporting. Review previous day’s dock schedule to ensure all orders are shipped, if not ensure timely reschedule. Collaborate with the shipping office regarding specific shipment requirements. Accountable for Sarbanes‑Oxley (SOX) compliance with the Overdue Mill Transit Receipts Report and Shipment Status Report. Ownership of daily, weekly, period service metrics as they relate to the role. Will be cross‑trained to support other service center functions. All other duties as assigned. Who You Are: You’re a strategic, hands‑on inventor with a passion for operations and transportation, and one that delivers results. You thrive in fast‑paced environments and are excited by the opportunity to shape the future of Client's supply chain. Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree in supply chain preferred. Experience: One to two years of experience in transportation or logistical operations. Leadership: Proven ability to lead teams, influence across functions, and drive results in a fast‑paced, startup‑like environment while leading with a mindset to exceed all Objectives/Metrics. Technical Skills: Familiarity with WMS, SAP, transportation systems, and labor management systems. Strategic Thinking: Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a strategic mindset and the ability to manage competing priorities. Communication: Excellent cross‑functional collaboration, team building skills, and the ability to influence in a matrixed environment. Flexibility: Comfortable working in unstructured environments and making quick, informed decisions. Travel: Occasional travel required (less than 10%). #J-18808-Ljbffr