Transportation Specialist

C&S Wholesale Grocers•Keene, NH

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Transportation Specialists manage ES3 Partner inbound and outbound loads from the ES3 York, Pennsylvania facility. Freight includes truckload, intermodal, LTL, Partner returns, and inbound ocean-port container moves. The role coordinates and executes timely freight tendering, maintains carrier capacity by lane and expected on-time performance metrics, and works within budgeted freight-margin targets. It also involves developing and managing relationships with carriers, partners, and warehousing and transportation teams to support an effective customer experience. For an assigned area of responsibility, the Specialist reviews potential gaps in expected margin against current partner tariffs, negotiates carrier rates within budgeted margins, and recommends tariff changes to a supervisor when needed. The Specialist maintains system data, rates, and carrier capacities; ensures loads are tendered at agreed rates; and keeps Line Haul records accurate and current. Using on-time delivery data and DAT market rates, the Specialist evaluates lanes and determines appropriate carrier use. The Specialist develops and maintains relationships with asset carriers and brokers, communicates with carriers about timely delivery, addresses delivery concerns, and ensures the appropriate business partners are informed. Accessorial requests must be processed within 48 hours of receipt to support accurate, timely carrier invoicing. This is a full-time, hybrid role, listed at 10 Optical Ave, Keene, NH 03431. The stated work environment is an office kept at 65°F to 75°F, and the shift is first shift.

Requirements

0–2 years of relevant experience.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Word and Excel, and Gmail.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
Attention to detail and analytical skills.
The qualifications section lists a Bachelor's Degree in Logistics & Transportation, General Equivalency Diploma in General Studies, or High School Diploma in General Studies.

Responsibilities

Manage inbound and outbound Partner loads, including truckload, intermodal, LTL, Partner returns, and inbound ocean-port container moves.
Coordinate and execute timely tendering of managed freight.
Maintain carrier capacities by lane and monitor expected on-time performance metrics while meeting budgeted freight-margin results.
Review expected-margin gaps against current partner tariffs for the assigned area of responsibility.
Negotiate carrier rates within budgeted freight margins and recommend tariff changes to a supervisor when needed.
Maintain system data integrity, including regularly updated rates and capacities, agreed-rate load tenders, and accurate current Line Haul records for active carriers.
Review lanes using on-time delivery data and DAT market rates to determine which carriers are best utilized.
Develop and maintain relationships with asset carriers and brokers to support profitable, timely freight delivery.
Communicate with carriers about on-time delivery, address delivery concerns, and ensure appropriate business partners are informed and can advise on next steps.
Process accessorial requests within 48 hours of receipt to support accurate and timely carrier invoicing.