Company OverviewWherever you work and whatever role you fill, when you represent the Bridgestone name you know that you are a valued teammate who is part of our larger mission to “Serve Society with Superior Quality.” We start by offering each teammate more than just a salary. We provide formal training, competitive performance incentives, paid vacation and holidays, healthcare packages for full-time and part-time employees, and a 401k plan to help build your future.We believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they are allowed to bring their whole selves to work and know they are supported. We believe in championing all perspectives, individuals and teams because we understand the importance of seeing the world and our business through many different lenses. We are building a team as diverse as the world we serve. So, show us what you’re made of. Show us the smart stuff, the tough stuff, the bold, beautiful and brave stuff. Because who you are is what we need.Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee and is the U.S. subsidiary of Bridgestone Corporation headquartered in Japan. Bridgestone Americas and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand products to address the needs of a broad range of customers and industries.Job CategorySales & MarketingPosition SummaryThe Education Travel and Logistics Coordinator is responsible for scheduling the travel needs for our internal teammates to attend in-person company training. This person will schedule hotel, flight, and car rental reservations, ensuring that travel needs are met within the constraints of the company travel guidelines and budget.Responsibilities
Receives and fulfills travel requests from internal Division Education Teammates for Customer Service and Vehicle Service Teammates nationwide to attend in-person training. Reservations include hotel, rental car, and airfare.
Obtains approval from Leadership for travel requests and expenses that exceed established limits
Completes travel reservations using the online system and designated process, and ensures itineraries are communicated to the traveling store teammate, Store Manager, and Division Education Teammates
Performs modifications to reservations upon request, including additions and cancellation
Manages the hotel reservation process by ensuring credit card authorizations are completed for each group booking
Assists with weekly car rental expense reconciliation
Review receipts for unauthorized charges or violations
Perform monthly tracking for any rental car travel violations and perform journal entries/chargebacks as required
When requested, help with gathering hotel and airfare receipts
Answers inquiries from field staff and directs requests to the most appropriate individuals
Provides administrative support to the team by handling a variety of tasks to assist in special projects
Assumes other duties as assigned
We are relentlessly focused on empowering you with unique opportunities to make a meaningful impact and help shape your career. What really matters at Bridgestone is providing our teammates with the tools, support and autonomy to ensure you feel fulfilled and have clear direction to reach your goals. We offer a variety of experiences to help you build the career that matters to you.Minimum QualificationsTypically requires a minimum of 1-2 years of related experienceBridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. It is our policy to consider for employment all individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.Employment EligibilityIf hired, a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment.