Transportation Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

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.
• Meet or exceed rate expectations as defined by corporate pricing.
• Manage tendering process via TMS to route the lowest cost provider.
• Maintain billing and dispatch accuracy of 98% or greater.
• Dispatch / coordinating between carrier drivers / dispatch and sales.
• Post freight on various load boards and call carriers / broker to book loads.
• Confirming / 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.
• Maintain on time Pick-Up and Delivery performance of 97% or better.
• Update / track carrier / driver location information within company guidelines
• Back up other dispatch positions
• Problem solves driver / carrier issues.
• Carrier / customer retention
• Maintain on time Pick-Up and Delivery performance of 98% or better.
• Maintain Carrier profile information.

Minimum Skills Required :

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