**Transportation Coordinator** **Job Description** We are seeking a meticulous and organized Transportation Coordinator to manage and streamline our daily shipment processes. The ideal candidate will ensure the accuracy of trailer/container information, maintain relationships with carriers, and adhere to international shipping standards. This role is crucial for coordinating inbound and outbound shipments, preparing necessary paperwork, and ensuring timely and correct processing of all shipments. **Responsibilities** + Organize and communicate daily workload. + Verify the accuracy of trailer/container information for all pickups and deliveries. + Collect, count, and prepare picklists for shipments and enter information into carrier portals. + Maintain relationships with carriers and the Planning Team to ensure coverage of all shipments. + Direct international shipments to adhere to FIFO standards. + Audit international paperwork, ensuring all documents are present, stamped, and completed correctly. + Request, organize, and maintain copies of all Certificates of Analysis (COAs) for international shipments. + Coordinate with carriers and schedule times for all inbound and outbound shipments. + Enter shipment information into the schedule and review for inconsistencies. + Prepare folders with necessary paperwork for each outbound shipment. + Run daily reports to ensure shipments are processed correctly and on time. + Coordinate pickup or repair of rejected trailers and maintain an updated list of all rejections. + Complete daily reporting for Security and other management-requested reports. + Plan transport for all Less-than-Truckload (LTL) shipments. + Run the Advanced Shipping Notice (ASN) report daily and update with correct dates. + Maintain the EMC planning document with plant production and warehouse shipping information. + Create shipments and secure transport for test products and international registration samples. + Monitor partial pallet numbers and adjust shipments as needed. + Work with IT to ensure the schedule is up-to-date and functionality is maximized. + Keep a current record of heat-treated and domestic pallets on-hand and order as needed. + Ensure reliable attendance at scheduled shifts. + Perform all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards. + Perform all other duties as assigned. **Essential Skills** + Two (2) years of experience in transportation supervision. + Proficiency with DOT and other driver/carrier regulations. + Intermediate skills in computer or tablet usage. + Intermediate Microsoft Office skills (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word). + Experience with SAP. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Strong customer service and administrative support skills. + Data entry proficiency. **Why Work Here?** We offer a full scope of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k). Our company culture promotes from within and values community engagement with activities such as cookouts. Employees on 2nd or 3rd shifts receive a quarterly paid shift differential. **Work Environment** The work environment includes a heated warehouse with no air conditioning in the summer. The warehouse spans 400,000 square feet and includes an office area for the transportation coordinators/routers. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Kansas City, Kansas. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00 Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in Kansas City,KS. **Application Deadline** This position will be accepting applications until Feb 1, 2025. **About Aerotek:** We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.