Transportation Specialist

C&S Wholesale Grocers•York, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Keep our communities fed. Our focus is simple but meaningful, from our distribution centers to our offices — every employee of C&S and their family of companies works to help feed local families, neighbors and communities. Transportation Specialist's 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.

Requirements

One or more years of experience in Transportation and Logistics
Strong sense of safety and ability to follow standard safety procedures
Team-oriented outlook with a passion for helping others
Desire to work with a team to support causes that positively impact our communities
Knowledge of how to use C3, e-Port, and other logistic software preferred

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of how to use C3, e-Port, and other logistic software

Responsibilities

Manage ES3 Partner inbound and outbound loads from the ES3 York, PA facility, including truckload, intermodal, LTL freight, Partner returns, and Ocean Port inbound container moves.
Coordinate and execute timely tendering of all managed freight.
Maintain carrier capacities by lane and expected on-time performance metrics.
Adhere to budgeted freight margin results for their assigned area of responsibility.
Develop, execute, and manage strong internal and external relationships with carriers, partners, warehousing, and transportation teams.
Review any gaps in expected margin based on current partner tariffs for their assigned area of responsibility.
Negotiate rates within the budgeted freight margin with carriers and make tariff recommendations to their supervisor.
Maintain system data integrity by ensuring rates and capacities are updated regularly.
Manage load filters to ensure all loads are tendered with an agreed-upon rate.
Maintain proper system records to reflect accurate and current Line Haul for all active carriers.
Review individual lanes per their assigned area of responsibility to determine the best carrier(s) for each lane using established on-time delivery data and DAT Market rates.
Develop and maintain relationships with both asset carriers and brokers.
Leverage relationships to ensure the profitable and timely delivery of freight.
Communicate 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.
Process accessorial requests timely, within 48 hours of receipt, to ensure accurate and timely carrier invoicing.
Provide coverage at clerk window when necessary.