Traffic Coordinator Position Available In Cumberland, Pennsylvania

Traffic Coordinator Date:

Jun 18, 2025

Location:

Shiremanstown, PA, US, 17011

Company:

Dorman Products Job Summary
The primary goal of this position is to effectively manage all freight-related issues to ensure smooth and timely operations.
The role involves optimizing customer orders for truckloads, focusing on profitable and efficient routing strategies.
Your responsibility will include maintaining quality control over shipping orders, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
Primary Duties
Conduct regular quality control checks on shipping orders, addressing any discrepancies that arise to uphold service excellence.
Coordinate with carriers for pickups, ensuring that schedules align with business needs and customer expectations.
Support the completion of logs and customer orders by verifying information and confirming details with relevant stakeholders.
Maintain accurate UPS and Federal Express manifests, facilitating smooth shipping operations and record keeping.
Provide general customer service from the initial order stage through to receipt, ensuring customer satisfaction throughout the shipping process.
Recommend reliable freight carriers to customers and oversee all export shipments, ensuring compliance with regulations.
Handle all paperwork related to shipping, including preparing and verifying bills of lading to ensure accurate record-keeping.
Input vital shipping data into the AS/400 system, contributing to efficient data management and reporting.
Carry out routine office duties such as filing, data entry, and ordering supplies, ensuring an organized work environment.
Engage with company representatives to renegotiate pricing and service levels, playing a key role in maintaining vendor relationships.
Update and maintain the NAFTA certificate of origin for each export customer, ensuring compliance with applicable trade legislation.
Qualifications
Strong analytical skills to read, understand, and interpret various business documents, technical manuals, and applicable regulations.
Proficient writing skills to prepare reports, business communications, and procedure manuals that convey clear information.
Excellent presentation skills to effectively communicate information and address inquiries from managers, clients, and the public.
Competency in mathematical calculations such as percentages, volume, and proportions to evaluate shipping costs accurately.
Understanding of algebra and geometry to apply solutions effectively in logistical scenarios.
Problem-solving abilities to gather data, analyze information, and derive accurate conclusions in fast-paced environments.
Ability to interpret complex technical instructions and manage multiple variables in shipping logistics.
Education / Experience
A minimum of a one-year certificate from a college or technical school, demonstrating foundational knowledge relevant to transportation logistics.
Preferably, 3-6 months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination that demonstrates capability in this field.

Nearest Major Market:

Harrisburg

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