Traffic Manager jobs in Canton, MI

Shifts: 6am-2:30pm & 9am-5:30pm

Starting Pay: $19.50

In addition to the general job description, the ideal will also have the following skills: Supply Chain, Planner, Scheduler, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Inventory Control, Auditing, Transportation, Trucking, Dispatch.

A minimum of (1) one year's experience in the following preferred:

-Responsibility coordinating and scheduling inbound and outbound TL, LTL and SP freight traffic to include deliveries and pick-ups.

-Maintaining high levels of customer service and timely oral and written communication with client representatives as well as representatives and drivers of trucking and transportation companies to achieve and maintain high service levels.

-Coordinating driver schedules, equipment, and freight to include accurate freight documents, BOL’s (Bills of Lading), etc. are accurate and on time.

-Experience using a commercial WMS (warehouse management system) such as Blue Yonder, Red Prairie, JDA, SAP, etc.

-Experience within a Dispatch or TMS (Transportation Management System) is preferred.

-Ability to work in a sometimes physical, hands-on role that includes extended period of standing and walking, sometimes out in the elements.

Be part of the world’s largest logistics company!  DHL Supply Chain has been certified as a Great Place to Work® and Top Employer in the US for the 3^rd year in a row!

- AFFORDABLE medical, dental, and vision coverage

- Paid vacation and holidays

- 401(k) with generous company match

- Tuition reimbursement program

- Excellent training and career advancement opportunities

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Role Purpose:

Responsible for scheduling truck deliveries and pick ups

Works closely with customer service, client representatives, and representatives and drivers of trucking firms to achieve and maintain high service levels

Coordinates drivers, equipment, and freight

Ensures that all shipping and receiving documents and functions are completed accurately and on time

Key Accountabilities:

• Schedule inbound and outbound freight to comply with warehouse operations and capacities.
• Meet or exceed all service and efficiency standards for shipping and receiving.
• Ensure accuracy of all shipping and receiving (B.O.L.) documents.
• Handle all customers and customer representatives at the dispatch window.
• Gather and maintain all data and records relative to shipping and receiving activities.
• Maintain legible and accurate records and logs as required.
• Assist in training new associates.
• Assist in maintaining facility security.
• Maintain the facility dock door control board to be accurate at all times.
• Conduct operations in a manner that promotes safety and report unsafe conditions that can’t be self -corrected to the warehouse supervisor.
• Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area in accordance with company standards of housekeeping.
• Conduct yourself in a polite and service oriented manner towards customer representatives and fellow associates.

Required Education and Experience:

• 1 year experience
• High School Diploma or Equivalent, preferred

Our Organization is an equal opportunity employer.