Transportation Operations Coordinator, AM, Dispatch - Deerfield at Publix Super Markets, Inc. in Deerfield Beach, Florida

Job Description:

• supporting Transportation operations by processing inbound purchase orders (POs) and assigning them to the appropriate store delivery trip


• assigning backhaul POs to outbound trips and creating backhaul appointments (vendor to Publix) in a time-sensitive manner to ensure that product is picked up by our Publix drivers in time to make scheduled deliveries into our Publix warehouses


• reviewing and updating planned driver scheduling


• reviewing and approving each Transportation Management System (TMS) load consolidation and routing session to validate session content and route accuracy


• managing and maintaining all department and regulatory compliance related documentation


• providing support and back-up duties of administrative and system support tasks in the department, including return centers for small Transportation Operation locations


• editing and verifying all Driver Trip Sheets to ensure information is recorded properly and Publix truck drivers are accurately compensated for their work


• reviewing the planned daily scheduling of delivery and pickup schedules to identify opportunities such as missing orders, inefficient routes, special delivery needs, temporary road closures, local events, etc.


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

• at least 18 years old


• have at least one year of experience working in distribution, transportation or an analytical field


• have knowledge of software, systems, and applications used in the Transportation Operations


• have knowledge of truck driver pay system (activity based compensation with engineered labor standards)


• have knowledge of Federal DOT regulations


• have knowledge of complex activity based engineered standards


• have knowledge of Microsoft Windows applications


• have knowledge of warehouse receiving operations and impact on transportation


• have knowledge of payroll processes and worker’s compensation concepts


• have knowledge or general office practices (typing, filing, phone etiquette, etc.)


• ability to work flexible hours and be available on weekends or holidays


• ability to work extended periods of time


• ability to work independently


• ability to be detailed-orientated


• ability to act in a professional manner


• ability to maintain confidentiality of highly sensitive information and matters


• must be committed to our Safety Promise and treat each other with dignity and respect, which includes working safely for ourselves and others.


• must be driven to provide excellence in customer service


• willing to accept change and be a positive change agent


• have problem solving skills


• have communication skills


• have analytical skills


• have task-management and time-management skills


• have negotiation and persuasion skills and


• have leadership skills.


• be able to successfully complete battery of Clerical & Microsoft Skills Tests (before his or her start date in the position)

• current Deerfield Distribution associate


• have an Associate’s Degree in Business, Transportation or a related field or equivalent experience and


• have three years’ experience working in transportation

• 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)