Job Description:WE CREATE EMPOWERED LEADERS! At Milwaukee Tool we firmly believe that our People and our Culture are the secrets to our success -- so we give you unlimited access to everything you need to provide…Behind our doors you'll be empowered every day to own it, drive it, and do what it takes to support the biggest breakthroughs in the industry. Meanwhile, you'll have the support and resources of the fastest-growing brand in the construction industry to make it happen.Your Role on Our Team:The Transportation Team Lead is responsible for continuous support in developing, guiding, and assigning daily tasks to the transportation team.You’ll be DISRUPTIVE through these duties and responsibilities:Works closely with operations leadership, customers, and freight carriers in the shipping and retrieval of freight to and from Home Depot’s rapid deployment centers.Resolves any corrections to shipping documents and loads in transit.Communicates with freight carriers on lost freight, miss routed, and damaged freight.Oversee shipment coordination and routing per customer requirements.Coordinate pickups with carrier and guarantee all loads have a scheduled appointment.Ensure that customer problems are researched and corrected in a timely manner.Ensure all shipping documents, BOL’s, commercial invoice, etc. are properly preparedStay current with various regulations including those related to hazardous shipments and freight classifications.Transportation Department Specific:Acts as support/backup to THD SupervisorSupport THD by editing Commercial Invoices and creating itemized detailed documents so shipments clear customsReviews expedited shipment requests for emergency and special orders.Review and investigate discrepancy with shipments.Ensure correct freight terms are marked on BOL’s.Execute OBDC Admin request as neededSupports and coordinates all THD event shipping documents to be complete and ready prior to the shipping date.THD Department Specific:Create and release load plans in High JumpMaintain daily shipment department scoreboardGreet drivers when they pick up the loadMaintain pickup logs for trucksWorks closely with order management and picking operations to ensure shipments are completed and paperwork can be done.Performs other duties as assigned.The TOOLS you’ll bring with you:High School or GED diploma requiredMinimum of 3 years of customer service experienceMinimum of 3 years of experience in a transportation/scheduling role within a distribution or warehouse facilityWorking knowledge of Microsoft Office (MS Excel & Outlook required)Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbalGood analytical and problem-solving skillsAbility to motivate and lead a teamAbility to prioritize work and plan aheadWorking Conditions:ManufacturingSitting for long periods of timeRepetitive motionAble to work in various temperature conditionsMay be in a general office environmentMay need to travel to different buildings in the area as neededWe provide these great perks and benefits:Robust health, dental and vision insurance plansGenerous 401 (K) savings planEducation assistanceOn-site wellness, fitness center, food, and coffee serviceAnd many more, check out our benefits site .
