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    Coordinator Transportation

    Transportation Planning Coordinator (Remote)
    Location - Remote
    Contract – 6 Months
    Rate - $26/hr on W2
    Preference for candidates located near one of the company's factory locations:

      • St. Louis, MO
      • Davenport, IA
      • Crete, NE
      • Other Midwest locations
    • Hiring Manager is based in Hereford, TX
    • Strong preference for candidates in the Midwest

    Job Summary
    This is a remote contract opportunity supporting a small Transportation team of three members. The contractor will be responsible for day-to-day transportation planning activities, including scheduling shipments, tendering loads, resolving product issues, and handling email communication. The role works closely with Operations Planning and Warehouse/Plant teams to ensure smooth transportation execution.
    The ideal candidate is a self-starter with excellent attention to detail, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. They should be proactive, take ownership of issues, and follow them through to resolution. Previous transportation or inventory experience is helpful but not required. Experience with SAP and Microsoft Excel is a plus.
    This position requires reliable availability during core business hours, with occasional overtime and participation in holiday rotations.

    Key Responsibilities
    Transportation Planning
    • Perform daily transportation planning activities.
    • Schedule shipments.
    • Tender transportation loads.
    • Resolve transportation and product-related issues.
    • Manage transportation-related email communication.
    Cross-Functional Collaboration
    Work closely with:
    • Operations Planning teams
    • Warehouse teams
    • Plant teams

    Required Skills & Qualifications
    Core Competencies
    Self-Starter
    • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
    • Comfortable asking questions and taking initiative.
    • Able to quickly learn new processes.
    Team Player
    • Collaborates effectively with cross-functional partners.
    • Supports teammates during high-volume periods.
    • Communicates professionally and respectfully.
    Attention to Detail
    • Maintains accuracy in transportation execution.
    • Reviews information carefully to minimize errors.
    Curiosity & Initiative
    • Investigates issues rather than simply escalating them.
    • Identifies root causes and helps resolve transportation gaps.
    • Takes ownership of assigned work.
    Communication & Coordination
    • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
    • Comfortable interacting with multiple stakeholders.
    • Able to prioritize competing requests effectively.
    Problem Solving & Ownership
    • Identifies issues early and escalates when appropriate.
    • Makes sound day-to-day execution decisions.
    • Follows issues through to successful resolution.
    Organization & Time Management
    • Manages multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
    • Balances routine responsibilities with unexpected issues.
    • Adapts to shifting daily priorities.

    Preferred Experience
    • Transportation experience (preferred but not required)
    • Inventory management experience (preferred but not required)

    Technical Skills
    SAP
    • SAP experience is helpful but not required.
    Microsoft Excel
    Experience with:
    • Filters
    • Sorting
    • Basic formulas
    • Reviewing data for accuracy
    Systems
    • Comfortable working across multiple business systems and tools.

     

    If this is a role that interests you and you’d like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

     

    About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of:  Manpower, Experis and Talent Solutions

    Experis® is a global leader in technology services and part of the ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN) family of brands. We connect skilled technology professionals with meaningful opportunities where they can grow their careers, expand their expertise and make a real impact. Guided by the belief that it takes Human Ingenuity to unlock the true potential of technology, Experis helps people gain experience with leading organizations, build sought-after skills and take the next step toward a brighter future. Backed by ManpowerGroup's 75+ years of workforce expertise and global reach across more than 70 countries and territories, Experis brings the scale, insight and opportunity to help people and businesses thrive. ManpowerGroup is consistently recognized for its commitment to inclusion, ethics and responsible business, including being named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies. Learn more at Experis.com.

    Location

    St. Louis, Missouri

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    An Experis consultant

    "Communication, instructions, expectations and follow-through were exceptional, throughout the hiring, interviewing and onboarding process. Thank you, Experis!"