Transportation Scheduler - Full-time / Part-time

Company Name: Kroger Logistics
Position Type: Employee
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
 

 

Position Summary:

Schedule dock appointments for inbound freight on trucks making deliveries to Kroger Distribution Centers (DC’s) and manufacturing plants. Arrange for pickup and delivery appointments for Kroger dedicated fleets, load tracking of late deliveries, and diverting inbound freight overflow to other DC’s. Interact with procurement, suppliers, shipping & receiving, carriers and the Kroger DC’s. Role model and demonstrate the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety of others.

Essential Job Functions:

• Schedule inbound deliveries and pickups for Kroger DC’s and manufacturing plants
• Audit freight payment process for accuracy and timeliness through current freight payment systems
• Plan and schedule fleet pickups at vendor locations
• Perform end-of-day administration
• Communicate regularly with various customers such as procurement, manufacturing, suppliers, shipping and receiving, carriers and Kroger DC’s
• Ability to work and be productive in a team oriented environment
• Capable of working in a fast paced, intense environment and meet timelines
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Minimum Position Qualifications:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Displays confidence, patience, discretion, good judgment, strong decision making and problem solving skills
• Must have the ability to adapt to frequent change
• Ability to work weekends, nights, overtime and holidays on a regular basis
• Must be organized and detail oriented
• Level 13 – Basic customer service skills
• Level 14 – Must be able to perform freight audits

Desired Previous Job Experience:

• Knowledge of Distribution/Logistics operations
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software programs
• Kroger On-line Purchasing and Inventory system applications
• Exhibit superior customer service and phone etiquette skills

 

Education Level: High School Diploma/GED Desired
Required Travel: None
Required Certifications/Licenses: None
Position Type: Full-Time
Regions: South

States: Tennessee
Keywords: Transportation Scheduler

 

Jobs at Kroger Logistics: Kroger Logistics is a best-in-class supply chain team that services our more than 2,500 grocery and convenience stores that stretch coast-to-coast across the U.S., including Alaska. We are comprised of more than 30 distribution centers, regional freight centers, transportation and office locations. In Kroger Logistics, we offer career opportunities in Safety, Professional Driving, Warehouse Operations, International Logistics, Engineering, Supply Chain and Human Resources. If you are looking for an ever-changing, fast-paced environment focused on supporting our Customer 1St Strategy, we welcome your online application.

 

Company Overview
Kroger Family of Companies employs nearly 431,000 associates who serve customers in 2,778 retail food stores under a variety of in 35 states and the District of Columbia. Kroger and its subsidiaries also operate 2,231 pharmacies, 784 convenience stores, 323 fine jewelry stores, 1,387 supermarket fuel centers and 38 food production plants in the United States. With sales of $109.8 billion in 2015, we continue to grow. Kroger is recognized as one of America’s most generous companies for its support of more than 100 Feeding America food bank partners, breast cancer research and awareness, the military and their families, and more than 145,000 community organizations including schools. Careers with The Kroger Co. and our family of companies offer competitive wages, flexible schedules, benefits and room for advancement.

 

 Posting Notes:  TN || Nashville || 2620 Elm Hill Pike || 37214 || Kroger Logistics || None || Logistics/Supply Chain || Employee || Non-Exempt || Full-Time || None