Transportation Coordinator Operations

Sims Metal (Sims) is a global leader in metal recycling. With facilities across the globe, Sims plays an intrinsic role in the circular economy by making resources available for future use. As a responsible corporate citizen, we continuously seek new ways to broaden our participation in the environmental sector, ensuring that our future is as bright, safe, and secure as at any time in our long history.

Job Summary

Administrative work supporting the Transport team, including Rail, Engineering, and Transportation data tasks—is to be completed safely and efficiently in line with company requirements specific to the Transportation teams.

Key Responsibilities

Rail Team Support

• Track railcars, traces, diversions, and car allocations.

• Monitor and manage demurrage tracking and invoice disputes.

• Process car releases, bills of lading, manifests, and notices.

• Enter SAI data for all railcars (sales, purchases, waste).

• Confirm rates and match shipment numbers for railroad freight bills.

• Review and approve railcar repairs and maintenance.

• Prepare weekly railcar reporting (sales/purchase status, average shipped weights).

• Maintain Power BI reporting for rail operations.

• Provide support and backup to other Rail Team administrative functions as needed.

MEX Application and Equipment Administration Tool

• Maintain equipment and asset records in the MEX system in accordance with global Transport Asset standards.

• Process administrative changes in MEX promptly for all Equipment Administration Tool requests.

• Ensure financial data alignment between MEX and related systems (Maintenance, Fixed Assets, Finance, Lease Management).

• Collaborate with FP&A to ensure financial and operational consistency.

• Manage the Equipment Administration Tool used by Transportation teams for administrative requests.

• Promote awareness and provide training for these systems as needed.

• Cross-train with the Maintenance Administrator to provide backup support for MEX maintenance application tasks.

Metro Region Support (Backup Assistance)

Provide backup support to the Metro Region teams (including Metro, Northern Tier, Fairless, and NEMT) in areas such as:

• Dispatching

• MyCOI administration

• RateLinx

• Freight rate management

• Reporting

General Responsibilities

• Record, resolve, and/or escalate complaints promptly per company policy.

• Ensure accurate and timely reporting in compliance with company and regulatory requirements.

• Demonstrate personal responsibility for all Safety, Health, Environment, Community, and Sustainability (SHECS) policies and initiatives.

• Promote diversity, inclusion, positive employee relations, and teamwork.

• Support cost management and adherence to budget requirements.

• Participate in continuous improvement and quality initiatives.

• Comply with all company policies, procedures, and performance management expectations.

• Support and participate in training programs as needed.

Qualifications

• Associate degree, advanced diploma, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Minimum of two years’ experience in an industrial transport environment or equivalent.

• Knowledge of applicable transportation regulations.

• Preferred: experience with ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metal handling and transport requirements.

Skills

• Strong computer literacy (Microsoft Office and data management systems).

• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

• Strong organizational and time management abilities.

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

• Strong analytical, numerical, and data interpretation skills.

• Attention to detail and accuracy.

• Effective scheduling and planning skills.

• Ability to maintain positive interpersonal communication with internal and external stakeholders.

Core Competencies

Safety

Effectively uphold and promote safety standards; solve basic safety-related issues in line with SHECS requirements.

Accountability

Set and achieve team/project goals, monitor quality and accuracy of work, and maintain high standards of performance.

Communication

Communicate clearly in writing and verbally; prepare accurate reports; actively share information and ideas; demonstrate good listening skills.

Teamwork

Prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, motivate others, promote mutual respect and inclusion, and support performance improvement.

Innovation

Analyze and solve problems, seek feedback, adapt to change, show initiative, and support continuous improvement efforts.

Planning & Project Management

Plan, organize, and complete tasks efficiently; align work with business goals; manage resources effectively; develop contingency plans.

Business & Job Knowledge

Maintain current technical and operational knowledge; understand duties and responsibilities; communicate applicable policies and procedures.

A career with Sims provides you with the opportunity to work with an organization whose goal is to be the world’s safest and most responsible recycling company. Our people achieve this by creating a zero-harm workplace, being exemplary members of the communities in which we operate, and being responsible stewards of the environment. We also offer competitive pay and a range of attractive benefits.

Sims is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value the diversity of all of our employees and are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where everyone can contribute, advance on merit, and realize their full potential. Sims does not discriminate with regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, housing status, source of income, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to any employment decision, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.  qualified applicants with a disability in need of a reasonable accommodation may request such without fear of reprisal or discrimination. 

To achieve our purpose to create a world without waste to preserve our planet, we are guided by our Principles of Purpose: Be Safe + Well, Band Together, Be Accountable + Transparent, Consistently Innovate, Inspire with Purpose, Celebrate + Have Fun.