Transportation Specialist

Pilgrim’s is looking for a Transportation Specialist who coordinates the transportation and planning of customer replenishment orders in the most cost effective and efficient manner possible, while meeting all customer service expectations. This person will work cross-functionally with sales and supply chain teams, is a self-starter and is determined to be their best!

Responsibilities:

•              Book daily shipments out of our warehouse. (approx. 100 domestic loads/week)
•              Review shipment routing and freight costs to ensure maximum savings.
•              Assist claims in resolution of transportation of rejected product.
•              Assist in tracking late and potential late trucks.
•              Communicate and advise plant and sales team about drivers scheduled, load delays, drop trailers, etc.
•              Maintain and review carrier performance of on-time delivery.
•              Maintain drop trailer and plant trailer pools.
•              Maintain and develop relationships with plant personnel, carriers, & sales teams.
•              Daily communication with your carriers out of your facility and building relationships with your key carriers.
•              On call 24/7, via cell phone, to deal with transportation or carrier issues that may arise.
•              Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

•              Minimum high school diploma or GED equivalent. 
•              Experience in transportation industry preferred.
•              Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and accuracy a must.
•              Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
•              SAP knowledge and experience preferred.
•              Experience with Microsoft Office Suite preferred-basic excel skills, word, outlook, etc.
•              As a salaried position with the company, you may be required to travel at some point to other facilities, to attend Company events, or as a representative of the Company in other situations. Unless otherwise specified in this posting, the amount of travel may vary, and the most qualified candidate must be willing and able to travel as business needs dictate.

EOE/Vets/Disability