Transportation Specialist

C&S Wholesale Grocers•Keene, NH

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

Transportation Specialists manage ES3 Partner inbound and outbound freight from the ES3 York, Pennsylvania facility, including truckload, intermodal, LTL freight, Partner returns, and inbound ocean-port containers. They coordinate timely freight tendering, maintain carrier capacity by lane and expected on-time performance metrics, and adhere to budgeted freight margin targets for their assigned area. The role develops and manages relationships with carriers, partners, warehousing teams, and transportation teams to support an effective customer experience. 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 role maintains accurate system data for rates, capacities, load tenders, and active-carrier line-haul costs. Using on-time delivery data and DAT market rates, the Specialist evaluates assigned lanes and determines appropriate carrier utilization. The Specialist also communicates with carriers about delivery performance, addresses delivery concerns with relevant business partners, and processes accessorial requests within 48 hours of receipt. This is a full-time, hybrid role. The listed location is 10 Optical Ave, Keene, NH 03431. The office temperature is 65°F to 75°F. The position is identified as first shift. Working safely is a condition of employment. ES3, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

Requirements

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.
Relevant experience: 0–2 years.

Responsibilities

Manage inbound and outbound Partner freight, including truckload, intermodal, LTL freight, Partner returns, and inbound ocean-port containers.
Coordinate and execute timely tendering of managed freight.
Maintain carrier capacities by lane and monitor expected on-time performance metrics while adhering to budgeted freight margins.
Review gaps in expected margins against current Partner tariffs for the assigned area.
Negotiate carrier rates within budgeted freight margins and recommend tariff changes to a supervisor when profitability concerns arise.
Maintain system data integrity, including regularly updated rates and capacities.
Manage the load filter to ensure loads are tendered at agreed-upon rates and maintain accurate, current line-haul records for active carriers.
Use on-time delivery data and DAT market rates to evaluate assigned lanes and determine appropriate carrier utilization.
Develop and maintain relationships with asset carriers and brokers to support profitable, timely freight delivery.
Communicate with carriers to support on-time delivery and address delivery concerns, ensuring relevant business partners are informed and can advise on next steps.
Process accessorial requests within 48 hours of receipt to support accurate, timely carrier invoicing.
Develop and manage relationships with Partners, warehousing teams, and transportation teams to support the overall customer experience.