Sr Coordinator Transportation
Nestlé · $46,906–$67,250 (stated in the posting)
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- Foods you love. Brands you trust. And a career that empowers you to grow.
- At Nestlé USA, we’re all working towards the same goal – to delight and deliver for our consumers. With a rich portfolio of beloved brands, including DiGiorno, Toll House, and Coffee mate, in 97% of U.S. households, we have a unique opportunity – and responsibility – to be there for every moment in our consumers’ lives.
- Joining Nestlé means becoming part of an inclusive workplace that inspires innovation, encourages strategic thinking and creativity, and celebrates your achievements. No matter where you work within the organization, you are empowered to challenge the status quo, embrace risk-taking, and pioneer new ideas. Our supportive and collaborative environment encourages bold ambitions and continuous learning so that everyone can grow and thrive.
- This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.
- POSITION SUMMARY:
- We are seeking a Senior Logistics Coordinator to join our Transportation team. In this position, you will be responsible for transportation load planning, order management, carrier coordination, and shipment execution to support on-time delivery and service performance. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in transportation planning, logistics operations, and carrier management while demonstrating the ability to effectively manage exceptions, mitigate transportation risks, and support customer service objectives.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Plan and execute transportation activities to support efficient product movement and on-time delivery performance.
- Create and validate optimized freight orders while managing planning exceptions, carrier selection, and shipment changes.
- Monitor shipments in transit, identify service risks, and implement corrective actions to minimize delivery disruptions.
- Collaborate with carriers, customer service teams, facilities, and other cross-functional partners to resolve operational issues.
- Maintain accurate transportation data, appointment scheduling, and shipment documentation across transportation systems.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives, operational excellence programs, and transportation process enhancements.
REQUIREMENTS
- High school diploma or equivalent required; additional education in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or a related field preferred.
- Experience in transportation, logistics, supply chain, or a related operational environment.
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple priorities and resolve transportation or service-related issues.
- Experience working with transportation management systems, freight planning tools, or similar operational systems.
- Strong analytical, communication, and customer service skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in a fast-paced transportation, distribution, or supply chain environment.
- Experience managing carrier relationships and transportation exceptions.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and transportation or logistics systems.
Salary: $46,906.20 to $67,250.00 per year
Bonus Eligibility: Yes
The pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at top of range.
Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at https://www.nestlejobs.com/nestle-in-the-us-benefits
- It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.
- To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.
The Nestlé Companies are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.
This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.
Job Requisition: 424399
DeKalb, IL, US, 60115
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