Specialist Commodities Distribution

The Hershey Company; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 79,000; Full time

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.

Skills

Transportation management

Logistics coordination

Data analysis

Excel

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management or related field

Tools

TMS

ERP systems

Shipment tracking tools

Job description

Location: Hershey, PA or Remote

Why Hershey:

At The Hershey Company, our culture is rooted in purpose and inspired by Milton Hershey's enduring vision that business should create opportunity for others. Through our commitment to corporate philanthropy, we create positive impact by supporting communities, helping children thrive, and operating as a business for good. This includes our deep and long standing partnership with Milton Hershey School, where we invest in education, workforce readiness, and hands on engagement to help students succeed beyond the classroom. Supported by strategic grantmaking, product donations, cross brand collaboration, and strong employee volunteerism, Hershey offers a place to work where making a difference-locally and globally is part of how we do business every day.

How will you fit in the big picture?

The Domestic Transportation, Specialist Commodities Distribution, is responsible for managing and optimizing commodity inbound shipments across the U.S., ensuring timely, cost-effective, and compliant pick-up and delivery performance. This role coordinates daily shipments, partners with Uber Freight, 3PLs, carriers, and plants and monitors KPIs such as on-time delivery and transit times and resolves service issues to maintain service. By analyzing transportation data, improving routing and load planning, and collaborating with service teams, the specialist supports both operational efficiency and strategic supply chain goals, directly impacting cost control, reliability, and trust.

What will you do?

• Ensure On-Time Pick-ups and Deliveries - Manage and monitor shipments to consistently meet service-level agreements and pick-up and delivery commitments.
• Optimize Transportation Efficiency - Analyze shipment data to improve routing, carrier utilization, and load planning, reducing transit times and costs.
• Carrier Relationship Management - Coordinate with carriers to schedule pickups, track shipments, and resolve service issues, ensuring reliable performance.
• Performance Reporting & Continuous Improvement - Track and report transportation KPIs and drive corrective actions.
• Communication & Issue Resolution - Act as a key liaison between transportation, material management, and plants to proactively address shipment concerns and maintain customer satisfaction.

Minimum Requirements

Holds a bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, logistics, business administration, or a related field, with professional certifications considered a plus.

They bring 1+ years of experience in transportation or logistics. Practical expertise with Transportation Management Systems (TMS), ERP platforms, and shipment tracking tools is preferred, along with familiarity in working across freight modes such as truck, intermodal, rail and bulk shipping.

This background equips them to analyze performance metrics, optimize routing, resolve shipment issues, and collaborate effectively with carriers and cross-functional teams to ensure reliable, cost-efficient customer deliveries.

Knowledge of freight modes, transportation regulations, supply chain operations, and systems like TMS or ERP.

They should have strong analytical and reporting skills, proficiency with Excel, and effective communication for working with carriers and internal and external stakeholders.

The role requires the ability to coordinate complex shipments under tight deadlines, build strong relationships, identify process improvements, and adapt to seasonal demand or unexpected challenges.

Benefits and Perks

• Health & Wellbeing: Medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus wellness programs that support your physical and mental health
• Financial Security: Competitive pay, annual incentive opportunities, and a 401(k) with company match
• Time Off & Flexibility: Paid time off, company holidays, and flexible ways of working where applicable
• Growth & Development: Career development programs, learning opportunities, and internal mobility
• Benefits may vary based on role, location, and eligibility.

The anticipated base salary range for this role is $63,440 to $79,300 per year. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of job-related factors, including, but not limited to, experience, skill set, education, and training. In addition to a market-competitive base salary, our Total Rewards package includes performance-based incentives and a comprehensive, competitive benefits package designed to support overall physical, mental, and financial well-being (as applicable). Learn more about Hershey's benefits and all the resources Hershey provides to support our employees' physical, emotional, and financial well-being by visiting the Hershey Digital Employee Experience at www.askHRbenefits.hersheys.com

The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The policy of The Hershey Company is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veterans. You may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our online application process as a result of a disability.

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