Traffic Lead

Company Description

We are currently hiring a Traffic Lead at our Romeoville, IL, distribution center.


The posted compensation range for this position is $21.00-$25.00/hr. Final compensation will be determined based on the candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications.

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GRI Engineering and Development, LCC is a proud member of MAT Holdings Inc., a family of companies and products providing employment opportunities with more than 14,000 employees in 12 countries. Founded in 1984, MAT Holdings, Inc. is a privately held $2.2 billion multi-national company with manufacturing operations, distribution centers, and sourcing offices worldwide in the automotive, fencing, hardware, and power equipment sectors.

Benefits

• MAT Holdings Inc. and its subsidiaries offer a complete benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance after 60 days of employment
• Paid Time Off (PTO), including paid vacation, sick days, and paid holidays
• 401k Retirement Plan + Company Match
• Wellness Programs, including fitness reimbursements and mental health support
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Voluntary Life / AD&D , Employer Provided Life/AD&D and more

Job Description

Job Summary

This multipurpose role will coordinate the (outbound) scheduling of freight out of the distribution center. This role is responsible for enabling an efficient day-to-day transportation operation by building and coordinating all weekly shipments, courier tracking, gathering information, absentee coverage, and communication.

Principle Responsibilities

• Provide the Director with daily updates on any issues with shipments, late orders, or other transportation-related matters.
• Route, schedule, and prioritize weekly shipments based on requested delivery dates and warehouse workload.
• Build and plan weekly customer shipments (load planning) that maximize cube/weight goals
• Plan, direct, and coordinate the transportation operations within an organization or the activities of organizations that provide transportation services
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting service quality standards, and evaluating customer satisfaction.
• Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems, such as word processing, managing files and records, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
• Coordinate and plan intercompany transfers in a cost-efficient, timely manner.
• Interface with sales divisions, customer service, carriers, and other internal and external customers on the resolution of shipment issues.
• Develop strong carrier relationships
• Assign carriers to weekly shipments based on budget/rate lane parameters
• Route, schedule, and prioritize weekly shipments based on carrier transit times and warehouse workload
• Track and trace shipments to ensure on-time deliveries
• Plan and schedule appointments for weekly truck shipments based on customer service orders and required delivery dates.
• Coordinate and plan intercompany transfers in a cost-efficient and timely manner
• Aid in the monthly review of carrier performance
• Help determine invoice discrepancies with carriers
• Ascertain industry/logistics best practices to identify new and/or unique programs to differentiate the customer from the marketplace and drive customer satisfaction.
• Responsible for internal communications and presentations related to key performance metrics, program updates, and ongoing program information.
• Trains and evaluates employees to enhance their performance, development, and work product. Addresses performance issues and makes recommendations for personnel actions. Motivates and rewards employees, including Next Level incentives
• Ensure that the Outbound Department understands and accepts Customer guidelines and requirements for all logistics operations, including compliance, shipping errors
• Manage ongoing partner relationships
• Root cause analysis and problem resolution for all logistics operations
• Serve as liaison with all internal and external partners for daily operational activities
• Track, analyze, and communicate key performance metrics
• Maintain sufficient backup training to support the Transportation Coordinator's absence.
• Work with the Warehouse Manager, Outbound Manager, and Inventory Manager and counterparts to share best practices and core strengths.
• Provide monthly reports to the Operations Manager on carrier performance, on-time delivery, and other data as requested.
• Assist with special projects as needed.

Qualifications

Competencies

• Excellent oral and written communication skills required
• A demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment, to take initiative, to work independently of day-to-day supervision, and to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization
• Must be able to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Highly detail-oriented with the ability to handle shifting deadlines and priorities
• High level of commitment, sound judgment, great follow-through, and initiative
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals. Completes tasks on time or notifies the appropriate person with an alternate plan

Education/Experience:

• High school diploma or G.E.D., college degree preferred

• A basic knowledge of load planning with a large-scale ERP or TMS platform
• Basic knowledge of DOT regulations (hours of service)
• Basic knowledge and understanding of trip planning (geography)
• Proficient in using all Microsoft Office products
• Work history of prioritizing and communicating work streams in a fast-paced logistical environment

The posted compensation range for this position is $21.00-$25.00/hr. Final compensation will be determined based on the candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications.

Additional Information

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