Transportation Specialist

Del Monte Fresh Produce Company Na Inc; Dallas (TX); Vor Ort; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

401(k) with company match

Life & disability insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

7 Company Paid Holidays

Telemedicine & Employee Assistance

Voluntary benefits

Zusammenfassung

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. in Dallas, TX is seeking a Transportation Specialist to manage dispatch operations, coordinate carriers, and support sales and commodities teams.

The role requires strong communication, negotiation, and MS Office skills, with a focus on on-time performance and cost control. Expect long hours and a fast-paced environment in a food logistics setting.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or GED required; college degree preferred.
• 3–6 years in transportation or 3rd‑party dispatch experience.
• Strong data entry and high-volume phone handling skills.
• Proficient with MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.

Aufgaben

• Provide superior customer service to internal and external customers.
• Dispatch company freight and support sales and commodity managers.
• Negotiate rates with carriers/brokers for expedited loads and lanes.
• Maintain billing and dispatch accuracy at or above 98%.
• Coordinate between carriers, drivers, dispatch, and sales.
• Monitor and minimize demurrage, detention, layover costs.

Kenntnisse

Customer service

Dispatch coordination

Carrier negotiation

Billing accuracy

MS Office

Ausbildung

High School diploma or GED

College degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Jobbeschreibung

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Transportation Specialist

US Traffic/Logistics Full Time Dallas FC, Dallas, TX, US

Benefits We Offer Include:

• 401(k) with company match
• Employer‑paid life & disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 7 Company Paid Holidays
• 24/7 Telemedicine & Employee Assistance Program
• Optional voluntary benefits (legal, accident, identity protection)
• Eligibility on the first of the month following your hire date

Sunday: 6am-6pm

Thursday: 8am-12pm

Schedule:

Sunday: 6am-6pm

Monday-Wednesday: 8am- 5pm

Thursday: 8am-12pm

Accountabilities:

• Provide superior customer service to both internal and external customers by exceeding their expectations.
• Dispatch Company controlled freight and support of sales and commodity group managers.
• Negotiating rates with Carriers/Broker for expedited loads, re-routes, and new lanes
• Meet or exceed rate expectations as defined by corporate pricing
• Maintain billing and dispatch accuracy of 98% or greater
• Dispatch/coordinate between carriers/ drivers/dispatch and sales
• Post freight on various load boards and call carriers/broker to book loads
• Confirm/verify rate via load tendering process
• Follow company policy for processes and procedures
• Managing demurrage, detention, layover, and other accessorial costs in accordance with company process and solve driver/carrier/broker issues
• Update/track carrier/driver location information within company guidelines, report issues accordingly.
• Back up other dispatch positions
• Assist Manager or Director, Logistics Services in leadership duties and reports when instructed
• Problem solve driver/carrier issues
• Maintain on time Pick-Up and Delivery performance of 98% or better.
• Supervise and coordinate all AfterHours transportation activities, to include assignments, dispatching, tracking, reporting issues, scheduling and recovery as needed.
• Lead, coach, and evaluate night shift.
• Communicate effectively with day shift supervisors/managers/directors to ensure smooth handover and continuity of operations.
• Work hours – 50 + hours per week as needed (Monday- Friday)
• High School diploma or GED, but college degree preferred
• High School diploma or GED, but college degree preferred or 3-6 years of transportation and 3rd party dispatch experience in sourcing and developing carriers and routing.
• Work independently, great communicator & customer service skills
• Ability to coordinate high volume phone skills
• Computer experience with Microsoft products like excel and email
• Preferred transportation experience
• High School Degree/ College Degree
• Data Entry & high-volume phone skills
• Problem Solving/Investigation
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to resolve conflicts
• Ability to organize/prioritize variety of tasks/projects
• MS Office Skills (Excel, Word, Power Point)

***Please note: This position does not qualify for relocation expenses. ***

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. is a global leader in the production, distribution, and marketing of fresh and fresh-cut fruits and vegetables. Our diverse product portfolio also includes prepared fruits and vegetables, juices, beverages, snacks, and desserts—available in over 80 countries worldwide. With operations spanning more than 35 countries, we’ve proudly been nourishing families for over 135 years.

We are committed to maintaining a drug‑free workplace and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fresh Del Monte and its affiliates do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We also participate in E-Verify* where applicable, to ensure employment authorization eligibility. Driven by our core values—Excellence, Care, Passion, Trust, and Creativity—we invite you to explore our career opportunities and join our FRESH team.