Traffic Coordinator

Overview

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

At Triple-S Steel we live and work by our core values. Since our inception over 50 years ago, we have followed three basic principles that are the foundation of our success:

Stability
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All decisions made are measured in years, not quarters.

Flexibility
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Employees are encouraged to seek creative steel solutions and services that help the company thrive.

Chemistry
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We foster and nurture an entrepreneurial spirit throughout the Triple-S family. That spirit permeates our DNA.

From a small family retail operation in Houston, our business has expanded across the US and S. America to sell over 1 Million tons per year . We supply steel for bridges, stadiums, barges and large buildings but one thing will always remain the same:
Wetreat our customers and employees like family.

ABOUT THE POSTION:

We are looking for a motivated Traffic Coordinator to join our Chesapeake team. The Traffic Coordinator plays a crucial role in scheduling and assigning drivers and vehicles for steel/product transportation. They also coordinate driver assignments based on customer requests while ensuring compliance with DOT regulations and company policies. This position provides vital support to our Operations team and assists in warehouse operations as required.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Our company offers great benefits, from tuition reimbursement to training and development opportunities. We also offer medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, commuter, long-term disability and group life insurance programs.

Come join our team!

• Follow Triple-S safe methods of work at all times, and immediately advise supervisor of any unsafe conditions.
• • Daily routing and route compliance of deliveries and pick ups
  • Insure drivers are in compliance with all DOT regulations and Company policies (physically inspect equipment daily)
  • Assign and direct drivers each day, maintain fleet equipment maintenance
  • Experience in flatbed operations a plus and load securement
  • Experience with Roadnet software a plus(or a comparable dispatching software)
  • Must negotiate rates, build new carriers contacts with contract carriers and insure their equipment meets DOT standards
  • Monitor E-LOGS and DVIR’s (current system JJ KELLER-Encompass) to maintain DOT compliance.
  • Must have excellent written and spoken communication skills
  • Must be able to interact with all levels of management
  • Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Outlook
  • Must be flexible and willing to work “off schedule” on occasion
  • Knowledge of Stel Plan a plus
  Other duties as assigned

Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Requires 2-4 years of prior fleet dispatch experience and must be familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a distribution center.

Knowledge/Skills/

Competencies:

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Highly organized individual with a commitment to consistent attention to detail.
• Flexibility and adaptability to assume additional responsibilities and accommodate customer requests.
• Ability to work independently, often under pressure/situations within a team environment.
• Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment to perform a variety of tasks.
• Ability to build business relationships and collaborate effectively.

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Highly organized individual with a commitment to consistent attention to detail.
• Flexibility and adaptability to assume additional responsibilities and accommodate customer requests.
• Ability to work independently, often under pressure/situations within a team environment.
• Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment to perform a variety of tasks.
• Ability to build business relationships and collaborate effectively.
• Experience in flatbed operations and load securement a plus.
• Experience with Roadnet software or other dispatching software a plus.
• Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Outlook
• Must be able to interact with all levels of management.
• Must be flexible and willing to work “off schedule” on occasion.
• Knowledge of Stel Plan a plus.

Other:

• Physical Requirements:
  
  The physical demands described here are…