Traffic Coordinator

Basic Function:

Position typically exists in a medium sized plant setting. The position is responsible for supporting all Shipping/Receiving department activities by coordinating and developing economical and efficient transportation service for the facility. Will organize and prepare paperwork for shipments in and out of facility or from suppliers; and the rating and routing inbound and outbound shipments where the Company bears the cost of transportation. Responsibility may include both domestic and international shipments.

Essential Duties:

• Must possess thorough and relevant product shipment / traffic knowledge.
• Prepare all shipping documentation which includes, but is not limited to, bill of ladings, shippers, packaging lists, backorders, and customs documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to handle responsibilities with effective interpersonal skills and to effectively interface with others inside and outside the Company is required.
• Assists the Traffic Lead coordinate the routing of ongoing and incoming shipments for which the Company assumes responsibility, or which affect Company costs or customer satisfaction.
• Keeps informed of current transportation facilities, rates, and regulations to ensure economical and efficient transportation service to the Company and its customers.
• Maintain contacts with responsible executives of air, marine, motor, or rails carriers to promote mutual understanding and to further the Company's interests.
• Assists the Traffic Lead in processing or reviewing claims against carriers for shipping losses or damage in transit.
• Reviews and checks reviews of freight and express bills to correct rates and extension and process overcharge claim.
• Completes work assignments and priorities in Traffic department by using policies, data, and resources.
• Demonstrates enthusiastic, cooperative, and positive behavior.
• Maintain a favorable working relationship with all employees to foster and promote a cooperative and harmonious working climate.
• Perform all duties and responsibilities in a timely and effective manner in accordance with established policies to achieve overall objectives of this position.
• Apply intellect, creativity, adaptability, judgment, and management skills to achieve required results.
• Position requires ability to work in a normal office and production plant with welding, machining, and fabrication operations environment.
• Ensure duties and company projects are accomplished in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
• Provide feedback to Lead or Department Managers for process improvements, cost savings ideas, new vendors, etc.
• Support peers and management with internal and external projects.
• Adhere to company policies.
• All other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

External Contacts: Frequent

Education Required:

Associates Degree in Business, Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or High School diploma or GED or equivalent work experience.

Experience Required:

2+ years of experience coordinating shipments of heavy, oversized loads both domestically and internationally preferred. Experience with ERP / MRP system, MS Excel, Word, Access software preferred, knowledge of ISO processes and materials helpful.

Physical Skill and Effort:

Work requires moderate speed and accuracy operating office equipment. Work requires infrequent physical effort; position requires ability to work in a normal office and production plant with welding, machining, and fabrication operations environment.

Working Conditions and Hazards:

Normal plant, shop, field or office conditions. From time to time, slightly disagreeable features. Negligible/little or no exposure.

Who is Cleaver-Brooks?

Cleaver-Brooks is the market leader in providing fully integrated boiler and burner systems. We lead the boiler/burner industry due to our unmatched distribution network's ability to deliver the knowledge, service, training and support that are essential to long-term performance. Our customers will tell you that we're the only equipment provider that manufactures boilers, burners, controls, and a full array of ancillary and aftermarket products. They'll also mention that our unique single-source capability means that we can deliver fully integrated boiler room solutions that reduce overall costs and optimize space. It is our focus on products that deliver the most efficient, reliable, safe and environmentally sustainable solutions that differentiate us in the marketplace.Cleaver-Brooks continues an 80+ year legacy of providing the customers we serve with extraordinary products designed to deliver unsurpassed performance through the power of commitment.

This description indicates the general nature of the tasks and responsibilities required of positions given this classification. It is not intended as a complete list of specific duties and responsibilities. Nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the specific duties of individuals performing this function. The Company reserves the right to change, modify, amend, add to or delete from any section of this document as it deems, in its judgment, to be proper.