• Logistics Administrator

    Sysco (Laurel, MD)


    JOB SUMMARY

    This position is created for PRDC operation company (OpCo) that have long-distance routes handled in house. The main function is to manage backhaul opportunities, cross docks and over the road drivers.

    RESPONSIBILITIES

    + Provide technical, customer relations, and personnel management for major programs and projects

    + Building loads and scheduling pick-ups and drivers for backhauls

    + Supervising team of Class A drivers, which includes ensuring adequate knowledge of regulations, up to date training, monitoring the performance of driving teams and conducting performance reviews

    + Handles all product discrepancy claims including shipping overages, shorts, a damaged and total loss

    + Responds to receiving inquiries, communicate feedback from contract carriers and Transportation to Merchandising and vice versa

    + Financial review and planning

    + This involves monitoring backhaul revenue, load fill, customer pick up and logistics earned income along with preparing reports with analyzed data and recommendations for improvement

    + Also responsible for actively seeking new backhaul opportunities with Merchandising and Transportation department

    + Handles all product discrepancy claims including shipping overages, shorts, damaged and total loss

    QUALIFICATIONS

    Education

    High School Diploma or equivalent experience

    Experience

    1-3 years related experience and/or training required

     

    Skills

     

    Knowledge of Interstate Commerce Law, PC experience is required, 40 wpm, foodservice distribution, excellent written and verbal communication skills.

    Decision Making Authority

    + Most important decisions made fully independently:

    + Determines appropriate trucks for backhaul use

    + Builds the loads for each truck

    + Schedules appointments for outside carriers

    + Settles claim issues

    + Most important decisions made with review and approval of other individuals or supervisors (include the reviews/approvals required)

    + Determining which backhaul opportunities should be used, reviewed with VP Merchandising and Transportation

    + Review and approve salary increases, promotions, and terminations with VP Transportation

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    AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT:

    Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law. This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.