Transportation Specialist
C&S Wholesale Grocers · Keene
Position Overview
Transportation Specialists are responsible to manage ES3 Partner inbound and outbound loads from the ES3 York, PA facility, including but not limited to truckload, intermodal, LTL freight, Partner returns, and Ocean Port inbound container moves. The Transportation Specialist coordinates and executes timely tendering of all managed freight, maintain carrier capacities by lane, expected on time performance metrics, all while adhering to budgeted freight margin results for their assigned area of responsibility. This role requires development, execution and management of strong internal and external relationships with carriers, partners, warehousing and transportation teams to drive an effective overall customer experience.Job Description
- Full Time, Hybrid Role
- Location: 10 Optical Ave, Keene, NH 03431
- The Specialist reviews any gaps in expected margin based on current partner tariffs for their assigned area of responsibility. The analyst will negotiate rates within the budgeted freight margin with carriers, and make tariff recommendations to their supervisor, to address any profitability concerns. The Specialist will properly maintain system data integrity ensuring rates and capacities are updated regularly. Manage load filter to ensure all loads are tendered with an agreed upon rate, and maintain proper system records to reflect accurate and current Line Haul for all active carriers.
- Using established on time delivery data, and DAT Market rates, the analyst reviews individual lanes per their assigned area of responsibility to determine which carrier(s) is best utilized on each lane.
- Responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with both asset carriers and brokers. Leveraging relationships to ensure the profitable and timely delivery of freight.
- Communicating with carriers to ensure on time delivery. Address any delivery concerns and issues, ensuring the correct business partners are aware and can advise on next steps.
- Accessorial requests are to be processed timely, within 48 hours of receipt, to ensure accurate and timely carrier invoicing.
Environment
- Office: Office Temperature (65F to 75F)
Skills
- Specialized Knowledge: Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Word and Excel, and Gmail
- Special Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment, attention to detail and analytical skills.
Years of Experience
- 0-2: Relevant experience
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Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree - Logistics & Transportation, General Equivalency Diploma - General Studies, High School Diploma - General StudiesShift
1st Shift (United States of America)Company
ES3, LLCAbout Our Company
ES3 is an experienced team of third-party logistics experts, saving Consumer Packaged Goods manufacturers significant time and money every day. A pioneer of the collaborative distribution model, ES3 provides solutions across all channels, optimizing its supply network to expedite replenishment. ES3 does this by combining warehousing, mixing, and distribution services under one roof in a multi-manufacturer, collaborative model optimized by advanced technology.
Working Safely is a Condition for Employment with ES3, LLC. ES3, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. The Company provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.