Operations Coordinator, Transportation

Company: Ashley Furniture
Location: Hershey
Posted on: March 23, 2025

Job Description:

Operations Coordinator, - Transportation
Location : Leesport, PA
Remote: No
Schedule: Sunday - Thursday 11:00 am - 7:30 pm.

Join Our Team and Make an Impact in Transportation Logistics!

Are you detail-oriented, organized, and ready to take the next step in logistics and transportation coordination? As an Operations Coordinator, you'll play a crucial role in overseeing transportation operations, ensuring timely deliveries, and optimizing efficiency between the distribution center and transportation partners.

What You'll Do:

Coordinate Transportation Logistics: Manage and schedule transportation for timely and accurate deliveries from the distribution center.
Track Performance: Monitor delivery schedules, track transportation performance, and resolve any issues to ensure goods arrive on time.
Collaborate Across Departments: Work with internal teams, including inventory management and customer service, to ensure seamless coordination and timely order fulfillment.
Manage Documentation: Handle transportation-related paperwork and ensure compliance with all regulations, such as shipping documents and safety protocols.
Optimize Routing: Work with drivers and third-party transportation providers to optimize delivery routes and improve efficiency.
Troubleshoot Transportation Issues: Resolve any transportation or scheduling issues quickly and effectively to minimize disruptions.
Suggest Process Improvements: Identify opportunities for process improvements in transportation coordination and suggest changes to enhance efficiency.

What You'll Need:

• Relevant Experience: Experience in customer service, logistics, supply chain management, or transportation coordination, including managing orders, transportation, and inventory.
• Strong Communication Skills: Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with both internal teams and external transportation partners.
• Organizational Skills: Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines with attention to detail.
• Problem-Solving Ability: Ability to troubleshoot issues and make quick, informed decisions to keep transportation and deliveries on track.
• Tech-Savvy: Proficiency in using logistics software, ERP systems, or TMS (Transportation Management Systems), and the ability to quickly learn new tools as needed. Who We Are
  At Ashley, we're more than a business...we're family. As the largest manufacturer of home furnishings in the world, we know what it takes to build incredible furniture and future leaders. We're problem solvers with the grit to persevere during challenging times and innovators who won't coast when times are good. We create solutions, not excuses. And never settle for the status quo. It's the reason we're always searching for better ways to deliver an exceptional customer experience. That's why Ashley Furniture is #1 in our industry.
  
  Ready to grow? You've come to the right place. Ashley Furniture has a Growth Mindset, and once you join our team, you'll learn from the best in the business.
  Apply today and find your home at Ashley!
  
  Benefits We Offer
  Health, Dental, Vision, and Employee Assistance Program
  Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Your Birthday off
  Generous Employee Discount on home furnishings
  Professional Development Opportunities
  Ashley Wellness Centers (location specific) and Medical Tourism
  Telehealth
  401(k) and Profit Sharing
  Life Insurance
  
  Our Core Values
  Honesty & Integrity
  Without hesitation, uses candor and is direct in communication
  Is tough-minded in working in and meeting the demands of reality
  Always tells the truth and follows through on commitments
  
  Passion, Drive, Discipline
  Enjoys working hard and pursues work with energy, drive and willpower to finish
  Is disciplined in developing consistency into work processes
  Is focused and relentless in achieving goals
  
  Continuous Improvement/Operational Excellence
  Fights to take costs and waste out of the system
  Seeks to understand "why" something works the way it does, and through study and improvement determines how to better all processes and systems
  Strives for more in all areas of work by developing measurements, setting goals and then working on ways to exceed goals through problem solving methods that look beyond the obvious
  
  Dirty Fingernail
  Does not rely on reports to run the business, but rather goes to the work that is being done and sees if the work is being done right for him/herself
  Has an insatiable curiosity and takes a "Go and See" approach to understand the current state of the business and the competitive realities
  Takes a hands-on approach to tackle problems and demonstrates critical thinking through use of effective questioning...asking the 5 "Whys"
  
  Growth Focused
  Understands the customer's needs and wants, then challenges current ways of doing business that inhibits growth and organizes work to meet those needs
  Is competitive by studying the competition and is aggressive in looking for ways to beat them
  Strives to be the BEST by improving quality of processes, reducing costs, doing more business, being profitable, and growing the business
  
  corporate-social-responsibility report
  
  We are an equal opportunity employer and provide a drug-free working environment. While Ashley appreciates the interest of all candidates only those meeting specific position requirements may be contacted. Principals Only.
  

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