Transportation Analyst

Leprino Foods Company • Denver, CO

27d • $60,000 - $80,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Within our Supply Chain team located in Denver – Leprino is seeking an Transportation Analyst based on candidate experience) to move our organization to even larger level of dairy ingredient and nutrition growth! We take pride in our vision to be "world's best", it is why we work harder, invest more, and continually innovate.   At Leprino Foods, starting compensation for this role typically ranges between $60,000 and $80,000. This position has an annual target bonus of 5%.   Performs timely and accurate coordination of domestic shipments from LFC facilities with minimal supervision. Manages timely and accurate export shipments through U.S. ports and dray operations. Resolves issues that could delay or prevent timely execution of an order such as re‐establishing routing guides for non‐existent lanes, or if carrier of choice cannot perform to the requirements. Manage volumes across all US export modes of transportation used by Leprino Foods, to include: full truckload, less than full truckload, intermodal, rail boxcar, port drayage and ocean carriage. Actively communicates with carriers and internal customer contacts to ensures accurate and timely delivery of product. Collaborates with Corporate Transportation Team for cross training and back‐up responsibilities as advised by the Transportation Supervisor. Assumes after hours on call duty (nights and weekends) for one week approximately every other month to ensure efficient, uninterrupted customer service. Manages costs associated with transportation and governmental compliance issues, involved with each shipment obtaining the lowest possible cost while meeting all established LFC service levels. Coordinates the analysis of the annual RFP (request for proposal) process with Ocean Carriers, OTR (over‐the‐road) carriers as well as NVOCC’s (non‐vessel operating common carrier) reviewing alternative modes of transportation and balancing the costs versus service provided. Ensures carrier insurance compliance. Be humble, inquisitive, patient, collaborative, innovative, results-oriented, and resilient - the DNA of a Leprino employee.

Requirements

• Have a Bachelor’s degree in a Business subject area.
• Proven experience in a supply chain role, preferably transportation or logistics.
• The ability to work a weekly 3/2 (office/home) hybrid schedule.

Responsibilities

• Performs timely and accurate coordination of domestic shipments from LFC facilities with minimal supervision.
• Manages timely and accurate export shipments through U.S. ports and dray operations.
• Resolves issues that could delay or prevent timely execution of an order such as re‐establishing routing guides for non‐existent lanes, or if carrier of choice cannot perform to the requirements.
• Manage volumes across all US export modes of transportation used by Leprino Foods, to include: full truckload, less than full truckload, intermodal, rail boxcar, port drayage and ocean carriage.
• Actively communicates with carriers and internal customer contacts to ensures accurate and timely delivery of product.
• Collaborates with Corporate Transportation Team for cross training and back‐up responsibilities as advised by the Transportation Supervisor.
• Assumes after hours on call duty (nights and weekends) for one week approximately every other month to ensure efficient, uninterrupted customer service.
• Manages costs associated with transportation and governmental compliance issues, involved with each shipment obtaining the lowest possible cost while meeting all established LFC service levels.
• Coordinates the analysis of the annual RFP (request for proposal) process with Ocean Carriers, OTR (over‐the‐road) carriers as well as NVOCC’s (non‐vessel operating common carrier) reviewing alternative modes of transportation and balancing the costs versus service provided.
• Ensures carrier insurance compliance.

Benefits

• A chance to be part of a team of individuals passionate about producing and delivering high-quality products that help feed and nourish families around the world.
• Leprino Foods could not be where it is today without our incredible employees.
• That is why we share in our success together by rewarding you for your hard work.
• Hiring great people who are in it for the long run is our goal.
• Through competitive salaries and bonuses, life, medical/dental/vision coverage, voluntary benefits, employee assistance programs, wellness incentives, tuition assistance, vacation, ten paid holidays, sick time, paid parental leave, annual merit increases, as well as the LFC Profit-Sharing & 401(k) plan.
• Your impact will be noticed and rewarded, as you seek to further our company, our customers, and one another.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level