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Dot Foods Freight Coordinator in Mount Sterling, Illinois
Dot Transportation Inc. • Mount Sterling, IL, United States
Location: Mt. Sterling, ILDepartment: Dot Transportation, Inc.Reports To: Assistant Transportation ManagerWage Range: $18.35 - $27.53
As a Freight Coordinator, you will assist in the planning and execution of business assets, carrier partners, and internal and external partners to optimize service and performance initiatives for the Traffic Department within Canada and the United States.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
Maintain timely and professional communication with internal and external customers on issues impacting service and overall performance
Support carrier partners through all aspects of onboarding
Audit carrier financials associated with freight movement
Analyze carrier performance metrics and conducts carrier performance reviews to influence desired behavior changes
Supports Freight Sales Representatives with custom haul order activity including entry, execution, and accessorial recovery
Works on various projects and reporting as assigned to help monitor costs and improve service
Ability to step in and carry out all aspects of carrier assignment and related activity as needed
Support ATM in gathering of supporting documents for claim investigation
Apply lean thinking and tools to identify and eliminate waste in all areas of the position
YOU MUST HAVE
High school diploma or General Equivalency Degree
Proven analytical and problem-solving skills
Effective and professional verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work well with both internal and external customers
Proficient in Microsoft Office programs, including intermediate knowledge of Excel
YOU MAY ALSO HAVE
Previous experience in transportation
Experience working in both team and independent settings
Effective organizational skills
Skills to be successful in a fast-paced environment with multiple deadlines
Aptitude for learning and time management skills
ROLE SPECIFICS
- Schedule: Full Time; Monday-Friday 6:30 AM – 3:30 PM
WHO WE ARE
Dot Foods, a pioneer in the food industry supply chain, created Dot Transportation, Inc. (DTI) in 1994 to transport product. Our fleet has since grown to over 1,800 trucks, all maintained by our own team of trained mechanics. As we’ve grown, we haven’t lost sight of caring for our best-in-class drivers. We’ve had zero layoffs in our company’s history and continue to make our benefits more competitive.
WHAT DOT CAN OFFER YOU
As a family-owned and -operated company since 1960, Dot Foods has created a strong family culture. We make everyone feel included and respected. In addition to an inclusive working environment, we will provide you with:
Competitive compensation package, including bonuses for successful performance
Extensive benefits including medical, dental, 401k, and profit-sharing
Significant advancement opportunities
Safety: This position assumes responsibility for the workplace safety of self and co-workers, and for the safety conditions of the work locations, exercise and promotes safe behaviors and show unyielding support of programs, rules, and policies regarding safety.
EOE/AA Employer: Dot believes all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities. Dot will not discriminate against its employees or applicants for employment because of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status or other basic classes protected by applicable federal or state law provided they are qualified for employment or for existing positions.