88N Transportation Management Coordinator

88N Transportation Management Coordinator

Army National Guard

Kearney, NE • On-site

Full-time

Posted 24 days ago


Job description

As a Transportation Management Coordinator, you will utilize your organizational skills to schedule and coordinate transportation for personnel and equipment, ensuring cargo and Soldiers make it to their required destinations. With more than 50,000 heavy trucks and buses in operation, it's up to the Transportation Management Coordinator to organize and oversee the scheduling of these vehicles, which include semi-tractor trailers, heavy troop transports, and passenger buses.

In this role, you are primarily responsible for convoys, bills of lading, scheduling, and securing transportation for personnel and equipment. Specific duties may include: advising constituents of shipment and travel entitlements; requesting and coordinating transport capability; marking, documenting, and inventorying freight, cargo, and material shipments; operating automated data terminal equipment; and arranging documentation and reports for follow-up, or responses to tracer actions.

Job Duties

  • Perform system administrator duties such as installing software and uploading data to computer systems
  • Prepare equipment, cargo, and personnel for travel to airports, seaports, and railways
  • Request and coordinate transportation to meet a movement mission

Helpful Skills

  • Interest in motor vehicles, aircraft, and ocean liner vessels
  • Experience in coordinating transportation
  • Interest in planning events and working with people

Through your training, you will develop the skills and experience to enjoy a civilian career with privately owned moving companies or freight operators.

Earn While You Learn

Instead of paying to learn these skills, get paid to train. In the Army National Guard, you will learn these valuable job skills while earning a regular paycheck and qualifying for tuition assistance.

Job training for a Transportation Management Coordinator consists of 10 weeks of Basic Training, where you'll learn basic Soldiering skills, and six weeks of Advanced Individual Training (AIT). Part of this time is spent in the classroom and part in the field.




Frequently asked questions

Q: What skills or qualities help someone succeed as a Transportation Coordinator?

A: To succeed as a Transportation Coordinator, key technical skills include proficiency in transportation management software, knowledge of logistics and supply chain principles, and expertise in route planning and optimization. Soft skills such as strong communication, problem-solving, and time management abilities are also crucial, as they enable effective collaboration with drivers, dispatchers, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth transportation operations. By combining these technical and soft skills, a Transportation Coordinator can efficiently manage transportation resources, minimize delays, and drive business growth, ultimately supporting their career advancement in the logistics industry.

Q: What is the career path for a Transportation Coordinator?

A: A Transportation Coordinator's career path typically begins with entry-level roles such as Transportation Assistant or Logistics Coordinator, where they learn to manage transportation operations, coordinate shipments, and communicate with carriers. As they gain experience, they can progress to mid-level roles like Transportation Coordinator or Logistics Manager, where they oversee daily transportation operations, develop and implement logistics strategies, and manage budgets. Senior roles, such as Transportation Director or Supply Chain Manager, involve strategic planning, team leadership, and making key decisions to optimize transportation networks and drive business growth.



Army National Guard job posting for a 88N Transportation Management Coordinator in Kearney, NE with a salary of $19 to $27 Hourly with a map of Kearney location.