Transportation Coordinator, AM – Lakeland

Location: Lakeland, FL
Job ID: 31494BR
Department: Distribution
Working Hours: 11:00AM - 9:30PM; rotating weekends
Pay Frequency: Weekly
Date Posted: Jan 03, 2025

$37 - 51k

Onsite

Full Time - Regular

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Description

• Providing reliable, cost-effective transportation solutions for the delivery of inbound product from suppliers to Publix warehouses and manufacturing plants and for the delivery of outbound product to retail stores, warehouses, and manufacturing plants generated through the Transportation Management System (TMS), utilizing both for-hire carriers and Publix private fleet
• Determining the appropriate carrier to offer pending shipments to considering cost, availability, service levels,
• Monitoring carrier performance issues such as accidents, safety concerns and late deliveries.
• Managing all the logistical elements of our Publix managed inbound orders, as well as any expedited and urgent requests from procurement, manufacturing planners, carriers, manufacturing plants and warehousing
• Performing the verification and approval process for payment of accessorial charges for loading delays that are $500 or less and
• Providing high quality customer service to our internal and external customers; responding timely and providing accurate, informative communication to Logistics, Retail, Manufacturing facilities, Distribution facilities, carriers, and suppliers

The responsibilities listed on this posting are not intended to be all-inclusive and additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

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Required Qualifications

• Be able to work flexible hours and be available on weekends
• Be able to work extended periods of time
• Be able to handle change on a regular basis
• Be able to handle stressful situations in a professional manner
• Be able to prioritize
• Be able to multitask
• Be able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Be able to work well in a team environment
• Be able to successfully complete battery of Clerical & Microsoft Skills Tests (before his or her start date in the position)
• Have one year experience working in Distribution, Transportation, or an analytical field
• Have knowledge of Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations
• Have knowledge of for-hire carrier operating capabilities
• Have knowledge of Industrial Operations safety rules and practices
• Have knowledge of Microsoft Windows applications
• Have knowledge of Publix internal departments
• Have knowledge of Publix receiving schedules
• Have knowledge of software, systems, and applications used in the Corporate Transportation department (TMS, PC Miler, I-Trade, Publix Host, Marwood-PIMS)
• Have knowledge of the transportation industry
• Have knowledge of United States geography
• Have knowledge of distribution divisions
• Have attention to detail
• Have analytical skills
• Have computer skills, including the ability to use Microsoft Office
• Have customer service skills
• Have decision making skills
• Have negotiation skills
• Have oral and written communication skills
• Have organization skills
• Have problem solving skills and
• Have time management skills

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Preferred Qualifications

• Current Lakeland Distribution associate
• Have an associate’s degree in Business, Transportation or a related field
• Have three years’ experience working in Transportation and
• Have certification in Transportation and Logistics (CTL) or be a Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)

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Benefits

• Employee stock ownership plan that contributes Publix stock to associates each year at no cost
• An opportunity to purchase additional shares of our privately-held stock
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Group health, dental and vision plans plan
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free hot lunches (buffet-style) at facilities with a cafeteria
• Visit our website to see all of our benefits: Benefits – Jobs (publix.com)

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Year End Bonus

To reward associates for their contributions to the company for the calendar year, Publix provides a Holiday Bonus in November. In the first year of continuous employment the bonus is equal to 15 hours of pay, and in the second year of continuous employment the bonus is equal to one week’s pay if associate remains employed through issue date of the bonus check. In subsequent years, the bonus is equal to two weeks’ pay.

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Additional Information

Your application may have additional steps that you will need to complete in order to remain eligible for consideration. Please be sure to monitor your email, including your spam folder, on a daily basis for critical, time-sensitive emails that could require action within 24-48 hours.
Please do not use your Publix email address when applying. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive a confirmation email.

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