Freight Dispatch & Carrier Negotiation Specialist

Fresh Del Monte, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Life & disability insurance

FSA

PTO

Holidays

Telemedicine access

Voluntary benefits

Eligibility on hire date

Job summary

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. in Dallas is seeking a US Traffic/Logistics Coordinator to oversee freight coordination, dispatch, and carrier negotiations. This role requires strong problem-solving abilities and a customer-focused approach in a fast-paced environment.

You will coordinate between drivers, carriers, and internal teams to ensure timely deliveries, maintain billing accuracy, and manage accessorial costs per policy, with after-hours scheduling as needed.

Qualifications

• Full-time dispatch role requiring after-hours availability.
• Experience coordinating high-volume shipments and carrier relationships.
• Strong communication and customer service skills required.

Responsibilities

• Dispatch freight and support sales teams to meet service goals.
• Negotiate rates with carriers and brokers for expedited loads.
• Ensure on-time pick-up and delivery with accurate load tendering.
• Maintain carrier setup and billing accuracy per policy.
• Handle demurrage and detention costs per process.
• Update carrier and driver location information per guidelines.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Problem solving

Customer service

Phone skills

MS Office

Data entry

Typing skills

Organizational skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

College degree preferred

Tools

Excel

MS Word

PowerPoint

Email

Job description

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. in Dallas is seeking a US Traffic/Logistics Coordinator to oversee freight coordination, dispatch, and carrier negotiations. This role requires strong problem-solving abilities and a customer-focused approach in a fast-paced environment.

You will coordinate between drivers, carriers, and internal teams to ensure timely deliveries, maintain billing accuracy, and manage accessorial costs per policy, with after-hours scheduling as needed.