Transportation Specialist

About the role

We are looking for a Transportation Specialist for Pilgrim’s who coordinates the transportation planning of customer replenishment orders in the most cost effective and efficient manner possible, while meeting all customer service expectations. This role will sit at our Mayfield plant in KY.

Responsibilities

• Book daily shipments out of 3rd party warehouses and/or plants (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.
• 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.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and accuracy a must.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• SAP knowledge preferred
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite preferred - basic excel skills, word, outlook, etc.
• Can perform the functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation
• 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.

Benefits

• Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;
• Paid Time Off: sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays;
• 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;

Pay

Base salary range of $59,000 and Incentive Pay: This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s annual bonus plan, the amount of bonus varies and is subject to the standard terms and conditions of the incentive program.