Transportation Coordinator

Job ID: 8064 

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Newell Brands is a leading consumer products company with a portfolio of iconic brands like Graco®, Coleman®, Oster®, Rubbermaid®, Sharpie® and Yankee Candle® - and 24,000 talented teammates around the world. Our culture is built on values in action: Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership, and Leadership. We work together to win, grow, and make a real impact—supported by a high-performing, inclusive, and collaborative environment where you can be your best, every day.

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF JOB

  Coordinates the scheduling and facilitates outbound customer shipments from various distribution centers within Newell Brand’s Outdoor & Recreation division.  Communicates and collaborates with internal and external partners involved in the logistical fulfillment process to ensure timely delivery of goods via sound carrier selection and scheduling strategies.   

MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES

SCHEDULING:

• Partners with Newell Routing teams to analyze shipments based on customers must ship by dates, meeting customer delivery requirements while maintaining appropriate workload levels within the warehouse(s)
• Schedule outbound shipments for all incoterms and modes of transportation to ensure on time shipments
• Create, run, and analyze shipment status reports to ensure timely shipment progression
• Communicate and escalate issues with internal routing teams, third party routing partners and management team to resolve discrepancies 

• Strategically schedules shipments to balance each shipping point’s constraints and limitations to meet each Distribution Center load balancing on outbound doors

DISPATCH:

• Ensures proper execution of various traffic and warehouse processes for timely and accurate invoicing to customer
• Ensures accurate completion of all carrier paperwork
• Assists drivers, warehouse personnel and security as needed with check in, shipping paperwork and check out
• Ensures DOT HazMat certification verification for all carriers hauling any HazMat loads is current and recorded as required
• Administers shipping outputs to support outbounds shipments
• Supports and backs up other Traffic roles within the department
• Administers return authorizations and carrier claims in Newell portals

CARRIER MANAGEMENT:

• Manage carrier trailer inventory spotted on Company’s warehouse yards for accuracy

• Communicates with carriers and follows up with all interested parties regarding special needs, carrier issues, rush, or critical shipments for delivery to customer
• Follows up with customers and/or carriers regarding appointment scheduling, appointment reschedules, or carrier no-shows
• Documents carrier performance issues in ERM tool to dispute any chargebacks and penalties
• Problem solves in a demanding environment as logistical and carrier issues arise
• Investigates to determine root cause and make appropriate decisions to resolve
• Assists in on-boarding new carriers as to Company expectations, procedures and policies and monitors performance
• Facilitates drop trailer management internally and with external customers
• Notify customer or carrier of drop trailer turns and empties needed to support outbound operations

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma required; some college preferred
• 3 to 5 years’ previous experience in distribution and transportation
• Working knowledge of transportation terminology, industry standards
• Independent decision making and critical thinking skills in a high-volume work environment
• Must possess highly effective oral and written communicative skills
• Excellent people skills
• Fluent in English
• Must be very proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• SAP experience a plus
• Proactive problem-solving skills to resolve root cause issues

Newell Brands (NASDAQ: NWL) is a leading global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of well-known brands, including Rubbermaid, Sharpie, Graco, Coleman, Rubbermaid Commercial Products, Yankee Candle, Paper Mate, FoodSaver, Dymo, EXPO, Elmer’s, Oster, NUK, Spontex and Campingaz. We are focused on delighting consumers by lighting up everyday moments. Newell Brands and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers and comply with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.