Transportation Coordinator (2nd shift)

Job description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Our employees are tasked with delivering excellent business results through the efforts of their teams. These results are achieved by:Ensure the close out & dispatch of all shipments through the Ops Team and DirectlyEnsure all international shipments have international documents, including the collection of Shipper’s Export Declarations. File EEI when applicable.Identify International Shipments as a priority for all outbound shippingCreate Hazmat documents and ensure proper labeling by all partiesDaily review of carrier equipment needs and door assignments while engaging daily with all carriersCommunicate with carriers for swaps / live loadsReview all internal / external documentation requests for LTL / TL shipments, including carrier tracking or pro number updates as requiredEnsure that all outbound cold chain orders each have a printed packing list for purposes of scheduling the required carrierEnsure proper trailer temperature set points for all cold chain shipments and the required temperature is noted on the bill of lading and/or manifestReconcile open orders report with outbound / staged freight throughout the day with the Ops Team in the assigned buildingManage any Mode conversionsCommunicate with Transportation & Ops teams regarding any staged freight, Express runs and city runsEnsure operations are correctly loading onto every trailer through direct validation of laodManage communications where advanced shipment notice details are requiredWork Group Leadership and Supervisory BackupDirecting, instructing, guiding, and training the staff.Problem Solving and Continuous Process ImprovementThe position will be involved with issues and problems that result from the loading function; solid problem-solving skills are required.Oversee loading of outbound trailers to include pallet count validation and proper chain-of-custody transferEnsure that the loading area is safe and that carriers adhere to all safety requirementsEnsure that all internal and external shipping requests are acknowledged and addressedEnsure proper load securement and close-out of all trailersEffectively communicate with all internal departments, clients, and carriers as needed to ensure proper handling of shipmentsAll other duties as assigned. MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: The requirements listed below are representative of the experience, education, knowledge, skill and/or abilities required. • Education (High School Diploma) • Experience and/or Training Background in operations and knowledge of the transportation industry and Mercury Gate or TMS as a user) • Licenses/Certificates HAZMAT • Technology/Equipment (TMS, Auditing tools, Ability to develop reporting, analytics, Microsoft Office Suites medium level) PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: • Education (Bachelor’s Degree) • Experience and/or Training (Background in Transportation and Distribution) • Licenses/Certificates (Degree in Supply Chain or Finance APICS CSCP) • Technology/Equipment (Microsoft Office Suite of Services, Power BI User Level) At EVERSANA, we are proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work across the globe. We’re fueled by our vision to create a healthier world. How? Our global team of more than 7,000 employees is committed to creating and delivering next-generation commercialization services to the life sciences industry. We are grounded in our cultural beliefs and serve more than 650 clients ranging from innovative biotech start-ups to established pharmaceutical companies. Our products, services and solutions help bring innovative therapies to market and support the patients who depend on them. Our jobs, skills and talents are unique, but together we make an impact every day. Join us! Across our growing organization, we embrace diversity in backgrounds and experiences. Improving patient lives around the world is a priority, and we need people from all backgrounds and swaths of life to help build the future of the healthcare and the life sciences industry. We believe our people make all the difference in cultivating an inclusive culture that embraces our cultural beliefs. We are deliberate and self-reflective about the kind of team and culture we are building. We look for team members that are not only strong in their own aptitudes but also who care deeply about EVERSANA, our people, clients and most importantly, the patients we serve. We are EVERSANA.