Traffic Coordinator - Houston, TX Job at Watco, Houston, TX

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  • Watco
  • Houston, TX

Job Description

Start a Watco Career and Discover the Difference

 

Keep the world's supply chain moving. That's what the Watco team does every day at our short line railroads, switching sites, terminals, ports, and logistics hubs. Whether you're at one of these locations or in a support-services role, there's one thread that ties everyone together. We're all or the same team. One Watco .

Here's what you can expect from Watco:

• Outstanding culture recognized by Forbes and Newsweek
• Competitive compensation and  benefits
• Paid on-the-job training with peer trainers
• Training for conductors, engineers, mechanics, and MOW Team Members at Watco's  Safe Performance Center
• Leadership and development programs offered through Watco University
• Career advancement opportunities

Job Summary

A Traffic Coordinator is a key professional responsible for managing and overseeing the flow of cargo. This role is vital for ensuring efficient operations, timely delivery, and effective communication between various departments, clients, and vendors. Traffic Coordinators excel at organizing, scheduling, and troubleshooting to keep projects on track and workflows running smoothly. They act as a central hub, connecting different teams and ensuring that all necessary resources are available when and where they're needed. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining project schedules, establishing timelines, and coordinating the flow of tasks and resources to meet deadlines 
• Monitoring and managing the progress of projects, identifying potential roadblocks, and implementing solutions to keep things on schedule
• Serving as a liaison between departments, clients, and vendors, facilitating communication and providing updates on project status
• Working with teams to ensure the necessary resources (materials, personnel, information) are available when and where needed
• Generating and analyzing reports on project progress, identifying areas for improvement, and communicating insights to relevant stakeholders 
• Anticipating and resolving issues that may arise during the course of a project or workflow, finding efficient solutions to keep things on track
• Managing shipping and receiving schedules, taking orders from vendors, tracking inventory, and ensuring timely delivery of goods 
• Ensuring adherence to transportation regulations, safety standards, or internal policies relevant to the flow of goods or information

Education

High School or GED equivalent

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