Transportation Coordinator

Role overview

Responsibilities

• Monitor transportation movements and scheduled movements; assist in sourcing transportation modes and carriers and analyzing carrier freight costs.
• Coordinate security and link-up teams and Movement Control Teams for required moves.
• Enter convoy movement data in ledgers, close convoy entries, track convoys, retrieve reports, and follow up when reports are late.
• Create circulation overlays and maintain historical data on movements.
• Lead cargo truck convoys and coordinate mission preparation, equipment safety, and accountability.
• Perform movement control operations and support container, cargo, and safety processes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; a copy must be provided. One year of related experience may substitute for one year of required education.
• At least three years of transportation-field experience and three years of directly related work experience.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to obtain U.S. Government and host-nation driver’s licenses; valid U.S. passport and U.S. citizenship required.
• Demonstrated leadership; attention to detail; ability to prioritize and work under pressure; strong organizational and planning skills.
• Familiarity with HAZMAT, IBS-CMM, RFID, CMOS, material-handling equipment, and ocean freight movement through designated SPOE/D.
• Able to calculate center of balance and rolling-stock weights; intermediate proficiency in Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Able to work in harsh hot, dry, dusty conditions and meet physical demands, including lifting, stooping, climbing, and prolonged standing or sitting.
• Must follow fire and safety regulations and use required personal protective equipment.

Working conditions

• Work is in indoor and outdoor environments, including harsh desert conditions with extreme heat and potential industrial exposure.
• Some work may involve physical, chemical, or biological agents; protective equipment is required in some situations.