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Position Overview

As the Transportation Lead, this role will have primary focus on coaching and supporting a team of transportation representatives to best maximize carrier capacity and revenue while maintaining service level standards.

Job Description

Compensation Range:** **$23.70-$35.50

4-day work week

Flexible schedule: start anywhere from 6pm-8pm, working 4-10 hour shifts per week

Benefits start on day one!

You will contribute by:

+ Develop an effective working relationship across multiple outside vendors, trucking companies, Transportation team members, Procurement, Customer Service, Account Management, Warehouse, and other relative entities to drive business.

+ Optimize daily inbound and outbound orders to maximize profit and carrier utilization.

+ Communicate with Transportation leadership, Customer Service, and carriers on late deliveries, special requests, and other issues.

+ Proactively review and work with the team to understand committed carrier capacity, volume needs, and service expectations to identify areas for sourcing activity

+ Engages across the transportation department and with key support groups to help drive the broader team goals and KPIs

+ Assists supervisor/manager in coaching team on networks and how to identify freight that puts carrier in a position to be successful

Environment

+ Office: Office Temperature (65F to 75F)

Skills

+ Knowledge of logistics/trucking industry, a plus.

+ Special Skills : Excellent verbal and written communication. Ability to independently problem solve

+ Bilingual: English & Spanish a plus

Years Of Experience

+ 2-5: Microsoft, SQL and Access knowledge

We Offer

+ Benefits available from day 1 (medical, dental, vision)

+ Company Matched 401-k

+ Paid training

+ Weekly Pay

+ PTO and Holiday Pay offered

+ Career Progression Opportunities

+ Tuition Reimbursement

+ Employee Health & Wellness program

+ Employee Discounts / Purchasing programs

+ Employee Assistance Program

+ C&S Offers $100 towards the purchase of safety shoes

Every person matters.

We keep our values alive through a culture that embraces differences and ensures that every person matters.

The Fine Print

This Job advertisement does not constitute a promise or guarantee of employment. This job advertisement describes the general nature and level of this position only. Essential functions and responsibilities may change as business needs require. This position may be with any affiliate of C&S Wholesale Grocers.

Qualifications

High School Diploma - General Studies

Shift

2nd Shift (United States of America)

Company

Lathrop Logistics LLC

About Our Company

C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC is an industry leader in supply chain solutions and wholesale grocery supply in the United States. Founded in 1918 as a supplier to independent grocery stores, C&S now services customers of all sizes, supplying more than 7,500 independent supermarkets, chain stores, military bases and institutions with over 100,000 different products. C&S also proudly operates and supports corporate grocery stores and services independent franchisees under a chain-style model throughout the Midwest, South and Northeast. We are an engaged corporate citizen, supporting causes that positively impact our communities.

Working Safely is a Condition of Employment at C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC. C&S Wholesale Grocers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. The Company provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

Company: Lathrop Logistics LLC

Job Area: Transportation

Job Family: Transportation

Job Type: Regular

Job Code: JC1125

ReqID: R-264828