Transportation Coordinator (Night Shift) at US Foods

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Logistics, Transportation, Food ServiceIndustries

Requirements

High school diploma or GED/equivalent
Minimum of three years of clerical experience
Excellent communication skills both verbally and in writing
Excellent telephone and customer service ability
Strong math, analytical, and organizational skills with high attention to detail
Intermediate computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook
Problem solving and critical thinking abilities to solve problems of an intermediate scope
Ability to perform cross-functional activities and work on a varying schedule (Sunday - Thursday, generally 9:00pm - 6:00am)
Strong teamwork skills with the ability to support others in the department and division
Must be able to perform physical activities in office and occasionally warehouse environments, including cooler and freezer areas (temperatures as low as -5 degrees)

Responsibilities

Prepare and process routine forms, reports, and documents (e.g., inbound documents, discrepancy reports, stock and damage claims, time sheets, requisitions, DVIR’s, shipping labels, backhaul spreadsheets, delivery window dispatch, driver key log, transportation route update) following standard procedures
Solve and/or escalate problems as they arise
Communicate with internal and external customers to support staff and customer needs; respond to general inquiries and telephone calls; research information to ensure resolution of all inquiries and requests
Verify information and data to ensure market compliance with regulations and procedures; escalate and support warehouse and transportation teams with compliance issues
Collect, track, and input data on operations metrics (e.g., shorts, mispicks, dump/damage, service level, associate over-time, trailer temp log) to support tracking performance; support efforts to improve metrics and actively track against them
Create and maintain basic charts, graphs, spreadsheets, and databases for manager’s review
Support in training and developing junior clerical teammates
Monitor inventory level of office supplies and initiate purchase orders
Other duties as assigned by manager

Skills

Excel

Spreadsheets

Databases

Data Entry

Customer Service

Report Preparation

Metrics Tracking

Inventory Management

Office Administration

US Foods

Food distribution for restaurants and healthcare

About US Foods

US Foods is a leading food distributor in America, providing a wide range of food products and services to restaurants, healthcare facilities, and other food service operators. The company offers over 350,000 products, including fresh produce and culinary equipment, and operates by purchasing food in bulk and selling it to clients while also offering services like culinary expertise and business consulting. With a strong logistics network that ensures timely deliveries, US Foods also supports clients with solutions like the "Make It Now" platform during challenging times. Additionally, the company is committed to social responsibility, having donated over $32 million in food and supplies for hunger relief during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Rosemont, IllinoisHeadquarters

1853Year Founded

$340.5KTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Food & Agriculture, ConsultingIndustries

10,001+Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Short-term and Long-term Disability

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Life Insurance

Flexible Work Hours

Risks

Potential E. coli contamination from Taylor Farms onions could harm US Foods' reputation.

$500 million senior notes issuance increases financial risk if debt obligations aren't met.

Expansion in Buda involves significant capital investment, risking financial strain.

Differentiation

US Foods offers over 350,000 diverse products to meet varied customer needs.

The 'Make It Now' platform aids clients in recovery and reopening efforts.

US Foods provides value-added services like culinary expertise and business consulting.

Upsides

Expansion in Buda, Texas, will create 165 new jobs by December 2026.

Flexible scheduling and seven-day delivery model enhance customer service.

Advancements in cold chain logistics improve perishable food distribution efficiency.

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