Remote Commodity Distribution Specialist

The Hershey Company

Oregon

Hybrid

USD 63,000 - 79,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellbeing

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Flexible work options

Job summary

The Hershey Company is seeking a Domestic Transportation, Specialist Commodities Distribution to manage inbound shipments across the U.S., coordinating with carriers and 3PLs to ensure timely, cost-efficient delivery. This role emphasizes data-driven routing improvements, KPI monitoring, and cross-functional collaboration to meet service levels and cost targets.

Ideal candidates hold a related degree and 1+ year in transportation/logistics, with experience in TMS, ERP, and multi-mode freight.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, or related field.
1+ year of experience in transportation or logistics.
Experience with TMS, ERP, and shipment tracking tools.
Familiarity with freight modes: truck, intermodal, rail, bulk.

Responsibilities

Ensure on-time pick-ups and deliveries to meet SLAs.
Optimize routing, carrier utilization, and load planning.
Coordinate with carriers to schedule pickups and track shipments.
Track KPIs and drive corrective actions.
Collaborate with transportation, material management, and plants to address issues.