Transportation Specialist

C&S Wholesale Grocers; Keene (NH); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

ES3, LLC is seeking a Transportation Specialist to manage ES3 loads from the Keene, NH area in a hybrid full-time role. The position emphasizes tendering, carrier coordination, and ensuring on-time delivery while adhering to budgeted margins.

The role requires building strong relationships with asset carriers, brokers, and internal teams, with emphasis on accurate data maintenance and timely issue resolution. 0-2 years of related experience is noted.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics & Transportation.
• General Equivalency Diploma in General Studies.
• High School Diploma in General Studies.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate inbound/outbound loads and tendering with carriers.
• Negotiate rates within budgeted freight margin.
• Maintain system data integrity for rates and capacities.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Word & Excel

Gmail

Communication

Education

Bachelors in Logistics

GED General Studies

HS Diploma General Studies

Job description

Position Overview

Transportation Specialists are responsible to manage ES3 Partner inbound and outbound loads from the ES3 York, PA facility, including but not limited to truckload, intermodal, LTL freight, Partner returns, and Ocean Port inbound container moves. The Transportation Specialist coordinates and executes timely tendering of all managed freight, maintain carrier capacities by lane, expected on time performance metrics, all while adhering to budgeted freight margin results for their assigned area of responsibility. This role requires development, execution and management of strong internal and external relationships with carriers, partners, warehousing and transportation teams to drive an effective overall customer experience.

Job Description

Full Time, Hybrid Role. Location: 10 Optical Ave, Keene, NH 03431 The Specialist reviews any gaps in expected margin based on current partner tariffs for their assigned area of responsibility. The analyst will negotiate rates within the budgeted freight margin with carriers, and make tariff recommendations to their supervisor, to address any profitability concerns. The Specialist will properly maintain system data integrity ensuring rates and capacities are updated regularly. Manage load filter to ensure all loads are tendered with an agreed upon rate, and maintain proper system records to reflect accurate and current Line Haul for all active carriers. Using established on time delivery data, and DAT Market rates, the analyst reviews individual lanes per their assigned area of responsibility to determine which carrier(s) is best utilized on each lane. Responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with both asset carriers and brokers. Leveraging relationships to ensure the profitable and timely delivery of freight. Communicating with carriers to ensure on time delivery. Address any delivery concerns and issues, ensuring the correct business partners are aware and can advise on next steps. Accessorial requests are to be processed timely, within 48 hours of receipt, to ensure accurate and timely carrier invoicing.

Environment

Office Temperature (65F to 75F)

Skills

Specialized Knowledge: Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Word and Excel, and Gmail. Special Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment, attention to detail and analytical skills.

Years of Experience

0-2: Relevant experience #LI-Hybrid Qualifications

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree - Logistics & Transportation
• General Equivalency Diploma - General Studies
• High School Diploma - General Studies

Shift

1st Shift (United States of America)

Company

ES3, LLC

About Our Company

ES3 is an experienced team of third-party logistics experts, saving Consumer Packaged Goods manufacturers significant time and money every day. A pioneer of the collaborative distribution model, ES3 provides solutions across all channels, optimizing its supply network to expedite replenishment. ES3 does this by combining warehousing, mixing, and distribution services under one roof in a multi-manufacturer, collaborative model optimized by advanced technology.

Safety

Working Safely is a Condition for Employment with ES3, LLC.

Equal Opportunity

ES3, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. The Company provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.

Additional Company

C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC is an industry leader in supply chain solutions and wholesale grocery supply in the United States. Founded in 1918 as a supplier to independent grocery stores, C&S now services customers of all sizes, supplying more than 7,500 independent supermarkets, chain stores, military bases and institutions with over 100,000 different products. C&S also proudly operates and supports corporate grocery stores and services independent franchisees under a chain-style model throughout the Midwest, South and Northeast. We are an engaged corporate citizen, supporting causes that positively impact our communities.