Transportation Coordinator

We have a full-time/part-time opening for a Transportation Coordinator.

Must be able to work various shifts per week.

• Be authorized to work in the United States.

Transportation Coordinator
Meriden, CT
$10-$11 hr
7-3:30 Monday through Friday
Position responsibilities:
-Create and submit for payment a weekly spreadsheet that identifies freight dollars by cost center
-Sort, verify and code the carrier freight bills
-Copy and send a weekly package containing original freight bills to the freight payment provider
-Determine the liability and process the over short and damage merchandise
-Verify Letter of Credits and Wire applications. Identify and resolve all discrepancies.
-Work closely with the Broker for Customs clearance when applicable. Work with the Freight Forwarder to ensure the merchandise is available pickup
-Coordinate Import pickup and return with the Drayage provider and maintain an Import spreadsheet
-Print all bank discrepancies and prepare information required for the release of payment
-Effectively maintain and follow up with the department tools such as voice mail, email and faxes
-Take on more responsibilities as needed

Position requirements:
-Provide excellent customer service to all customers
-Strong written and verbal communication skills
-Ability to evaluate information and provide recommendations to problems
-Analytical and detail oriented
-Highly organized individual
-Ability to prioritize and multi-task
-Knowledge of Word, Excel, Microsoft, Outlook, Epicor and WMS preferred