Über diese Inbound Transportation Analyst Stelle bei Gordon Food Service
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Position Summary:
Coordinates the movement of freight by collaborating with the appropriate Gordon Food Service (GFS) departments, contracted carriers, GFS drivers, and vendors to continually manage, review and update the supply chain to insure GFS with on-time and damage free deliveries while incurring the least possible freight cost to support our GFS customer needs. Provides accurate information on a daily basis to operations, transportation, and purchasing through multiple forms of communication. Situation management through proper analysis of information available at that time and the ability to determine the best course of action with GFS best interest in mind.
What you will do:
Communicates and confirms load dispatches to the freight carrier or GFS driver.
Secures carrier or GFS resources on an as needed situational basis, including expedited shipments and seasonal activities.
Ensures pickups occur on time as determined by the dates on the purchase orders.
Confirms pickup dates of the load with the carrier or GFS driver.
Follows-up on load status and communicates in a timely manner to Analysts all necessary information of load status.
Collaborates with Analysts, operations, receiving, and our carriers to maximize efficiency of loads.
Manages the communication and flow of product through Capstone consolidation points.
Develops and maintains good relations with suppliers, carriers, internal and external customers.
Evaluates lane based activities to identify and implement cost reduction opportunities.
Lane performance measurement and evaluation.
Adheres to and supports freight management strategies.
Coordinates vendor returns as needed.
Determines the most cost-effective method of freight for shipments and tender loads to appropriate transportation provider.
Perform other duties as assigned.
When you will work:
Monday through Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm.
Hybrid Work Schedule: 4 days in office, 1 day from home.
What you'll bring to the table:
Bachelor Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field is preferred.
At least two years previous food service or supply chain management experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training required. In lieu of the specified education and experience requirements, a proven capability to perform the essential functions of the job, as demonstrated by an equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant work experience may be considered.
Brokerage/Trucking background preferred.
Experience with Oracle and SAP preferred.
Ability to comprehend and operate transportation management systems.
Basic knowledge of spreadsheet, word processing, email and internet software applications.
Knowledge of Oracle transportation management software applications preferred.
Knowledge of freight management and supply chain activities.
Must demonstrate math and accounting aptitude.
Ability to compare/contrast, innovate, analyze, coordinate, and develop solutions to a variety of complex problems.
Reading (standard), writing (email, business/professional), speaking (basic, conversational, phone).
Human Relations - Teamwork, positively interact with others, strong relationship building and commitment to Cornerstone Value of Customer is King, honesty, integrity.
Self Management - Self directed, focused, ability to prioritize, discretion, decision making, fluctuations in workload.
Maintain knowledge of current trends and developments in the field of supply chain management and foodservice industry.
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Gordon Food Service values our customers and understands that their success is largely dependent upon their workforce. To demonstrate our commitment to our partnership, we will require any candidate who works for a Gordon Food Service customer to provide a letter of support from their management if they are selected for the interview process.
Equal Employment Opportunity is a matter of policy at Gordon Food Service, Inc. and we are committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to [email protected] and use the words “Accommodation Request” in your subject line.
All Gordon Food Service locations are tobacco-free.
Gordon Food Service is a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment drug tests.
