Transportation Supervisor

Benefits We Offer Include: Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance 401(k) with company match Employerpaid life & disability insurance Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Paid Time Off (PTO) 7 Company Paid Holidays 24/7 Telemedicine & Employee Assistance Program Optional voluntary benefits (legal, accident, identity protection) Eligibility on the first of the month following your hire date Purpose of Position: Oversee the coordination of Tricont Logistics freight, ensuring seamless operations. Serve as a role model by embodying the company's core values, including respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and a commitment to the safety of oneself and others. This position demands the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, with strong problem-solving and organizational skills. Accountabilities: Provide superior customer service to both internal and external customers by exceeding their expectations. Dispatch Company controlled freight and support of sales and commodity group managers. Negotiating rates with Carriers/Broker for expedited loads, re-routes, and new lanes Meet or exceed rate expectations as defined by corporate pricing Maintain billing and dispatch accuracy of 98% or greater Dispatch/coordinate between carriers/ drivers/dispatch and sales Post freight on various load boards and call carriers/broker to book loads Confirm/verify rate via load tendering process Follow company policy for processes and procedures Managing demurrage, detention, layover, and other accessorial costs in accordance with company process and solve driver/carrier/broker issues Update/track carrier/driver location information within company guidelines, report issues accordingly. Back up other dispatch positions Assist Manager or Director, Logistics Services in leadership duties and reports when instructed Problem solve driver/carrier issues Maintain on time Pick-Up and Delivery performance of 98% or better. Supervise and coordinate all AfterHours transportation activities, to include assignments, dispatching, tracking, reporting issues, scheduling and recovery as needed. Lead, coach, and evaluate night shift. Communicate effectively with day shift supervisors/managers/directors to ensure smooth handover and continuity of operations. Minimum Skills Required: Work hours - 50 + hours per week as needed (Monday- Friday) High School diploma or GED, but college degree preferred 3-6 years of transportation and 3rd party dispatch experience in sourcing and developing carriers and routing. Work independently, great communicator & customer service skills Negotiation skills Problem solving/Investigation skills Ability to coordinate high volume phone skills Computer experience with Microsoft products like excel and email Accurate typing skills Preferred transportation experience High School Degree/ College Degree Data Entry & high-volume phone skills Good/Great Communicator & customer service skills Problem Solving/Investigation ***Please note: This position does not qualify for relocation expenses. *** We are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fresh Del Monte and its affiliates do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We also participate in E-Verify where applicable, to ensure employment authorization eligibility. #J-18808-Ljbffr