• Transportation Coordinator

    Nestle (Davenport, IA)


    Driven by integrity and united by the people-and-pet bond, we find strong purpose in the work we do and an even greater joy in those we get to work alongside. Together, we harness the expertise of our long-standing tradition of excellence to embrace possibility and continuously push to do what's never been done before in pet care. Discover your purpose and fuel your passions when you bring your love of pets to a team that prides itself on the power of togetherness—We are Proudly Connected. Purely Driven.

    POSITION SUMMARY

    As a Transportation Coordinator, you will be involved in the timely scheduling and tendering of outbound freight in accordance with customer delivery demands, corporate sales targets, and product supply availability. In this role you will work with Nestlé Purina corporate supply chain representatives, third party carriers, Nestlé Purina distribution centers, sister production plants, and customer distribution centers to ensure our products are delivered to meet customer demand. Transportation Representatives are responsible for the selection and management of “least cost” carriers on outbound loads, and scheduling and tracking outbound/inbound loads to ensure on-time delivery.

     

    + Exceed Purina’s on-time pick-up and delivery expectations, which includes proactive analysis to prevent service failures, as well as scheduling orders for the best possible product fill rate

    + Consistent and professional communications to maintain profession carrier and customer relationships

    + Tendering loads to carriers while ensuring automated or manual routing guide assignment/tender acceptance in the Standard Routing Guide (SRG)

    + Appointment scheduling with shipper and/or receiver and updates the Transportation Management System (TMS)/SAP/ Warehouse Management System (WMS) as needed

    + Notify appropriate groups of any product supply issues, and work with our Order Revenue Management team and Operations Planning group to resolve issues to maintain customer satisfaction

    Requirements

    + High School Diploma or GED required.

    + 2+ years of experience providing customer service and logistics support in a manufacturing, military, or transportation environment.

     

    Other

     

    This is a fully remote position with preference for candidates local to Davenport, IA.

     

    The approximate pay range for this position is $40,000 - $58,000. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as geographic location of the position.

     

    Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with Company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at Nestle in the US Benefits | Nestlé Careers (nestlejobs.com)

     

    It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.

     

    To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.

     

    The Nestlé Companies are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at [email protected] or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.

     

    This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

     

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    Job Requisition: 364010