Transportation Specialist (Sat – Wed) After Hours 9pm-6am

Fresh Del Monte, Inc.; Dallas (TX); Presencial; USD 52.000 - 72.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

401(k) match

Life & disability insurance

FSA

PTO

Holidays

Telemedicine access

Voluntary benefits

Eligibility on hire date

Descripción de la vacante

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.

Formación

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

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Communication

Negotiation

Problem solving

Customer service

Phone skills

MS Office

Data entry

Typing skills

Organizational skills

Educación

High School diploma or GED

College degree preferred

Herramientas

Excel

MS Word

PowerPoint

Email

Descripción del empleo

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

5 days ago Requisition ID: 2650

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

Purpose of Position:

Oversee the coordination of Tricont Logistics freight, ensuring seamless operations. Serve as a role model by embodying the company's core values, including respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and a commitment to the safety of oneself and others. This position demands the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, with strong problem-solving and organizational skills.

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
• Verify carrier is set up and Del Monte Carrier/Broker standards
• 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Skills Required:

• Work hours – 50 + hours per week as needed (Sat – Wed) After Hours 9pm-6am
• High School diploma or GED, but college degree preferred
• 3-6 years of transportation and 3rd party dispatch experience in sourcing and developing carriers and routing.
• Work independently, great communicator & customer service skills
• Negotiation skills
• Problem solving/Investigation skills
• Ability to coordinate high volume phone skills
• Computer experience with Microsoft products like excel and email
• Accurate typing skills
• Preferred transportation experience
• High School Degree/ College Degree
• Data Entry & high-volume phone skills
• Good/Great Communicator & customer service skills
• Problem Solving/Investigation
• Computer experience
• 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.