Chiquita Brands

Transportation Coordinator

Location

Ft. Lauderdale

Type

Full Time

POSITION OVERVIEW: 
Reporting to the Transportation Manager, this role will focus on daily planning, monitoring, and execution of transportation requests (bookings) to Fruit and Commercial Liner customers. The process begins with the receipt of the transportation request from the customers (Fruit & Commercial Cargo) via TMS and ends with the delivery of the cargo to its destination as requested.  The process includes (1) the tendering of the loads to the carriers at a pre-approved rate and following the corresponding routing guide, (2) the follow up during the transit from origin to destination in order to anticipate, resolve, and communicate any exceptions, and (3) the validation of any accessorial charges incurred during the execution of the transportation service so that the transportation request is properly closed in the TMS system. Coordinator will utilize the TMS (Blujay) and MCS Dispatch Systems to perform daily duties.  The candidate must have proficient oral and written communication, strong analytical skills, attention to details, as well as a desire to foster external and internal relationships. 

This is a non - exempt position within the Inland Transportation Department which promotes team work and task completion rather than fixed work schedules. The Primary duty of this role is office/non-manual work directly related to management or general business operations of the employer. This role includes discretion and independent judgement in matters of significance. 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: 
  • Reception of the transportation requests (bookings) from internal customers to delivering the cargo to the corresponding destination in the requested timeframe
  • Assignment of the transportation bookings by tendering the loads to the dedicated fleet or 3rd party carriers depending on availability, pre-approved rates; while making efficient utilization of the fleets
  • Comply with routing guide; identifying and influencing opportunities to drive cost improvement
  • Validate and challenge accessorial charges from carriers incurred during the execution of the transportation service so they are properly accounted for and closed in the TMS system
  • Perform tasks utilizing the Transportation Management System (Blujay), MCS Dispatch System, and e-mail and telephone as necessary, to ensure all bookings are properly closed
  • Timely continuous monitoring of the loads during transit from origin to destination in order to anticipate, resolve, and communicate any exceptions
  • Provide daily execution feedback to Management utilizing established reporting templates
  • Timely communication with Customer Service and Customers as required in order to provide visibility of the Transportation requests
  • On call every 5-6 weeks
  • Other duties as assigned
 JOB REQUIREMENTS: 
  • 3 years’ experience in the transportation field. Brokerage, supply Chain, port Operations, freight forwarding and billing
  • Bachelor’s Degree preferred. Currently Seeking a Supply Chain or Business Degree or certification 
  • Strong communication and customer service and team skills 
  • Strong communication and team skills
  • Experience a planning/coordination transportation
  • Ability to multi manage Multiple transportations programs simultaneously
  • Cross-functional capabilities
  • Excellent writing skills
  • Strong analytical and organizational skills
  • Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
  • Bilingual English/Spanish a plus

JOB ENVIRONMENT: 
  • Most work is performed in a temperature-controlled office environment 
  • Candidate may sit for long periods of time at desk or computer terminal
  • Candidate may use calculators, keyboards, telephone, and other office equipment during normal workday
  • Stooping, bending, twisting, and reaching may be required in completion of job duties
   This position requires satisfactory passing of a drug test in accordance with Florida Statute § 440.102. 
Compensation: $26.92 per hour

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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