Freight Manager - Berkshire

Dairy Farmers of America • Philadelphia, PA • 3h ago

Job Description

General Purpose:

Is responsible for the daily planning, execution, and management of transportation activities supporting Berkshire Dairy and Food Products LLC operations. Including the planning/consolidating, scheduling, sourcing, and transportation of products to distributors or internal/external customers across the country. Ensure products are delivered at maximum efficiency, quality, and customer service. Determine economical and efficient routes and address challenges associated with the movement/transportation of the product. Ensure all transactions are tracked and accurately recorded in our Transportation Management System (TMS). Use prescribed guidelines or policies as well as prior experiences and judgment to analyze and resolve moderately complex problems. Serve as a key liaison between carriers, warehouses, customer service, supply chain teams, and external logistics providers.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Coordinate daily dry and refrigerated truckload, LTL, and specialized freight movements

Plan and prepare schedules that balance all parties' (member, customer) needs with planned load efficiency and profitability

Develop and maintain relationships with carriers, brokers, and transportation providers

Communicate with plant personnel, broker/asset carriers, and warehouse/shipping locations to resolve shipment and/or service issues, special deliveries, and order adjustments; keep everyone informed of critical changes

Ensure freight is scheduled and executed according to customer delivery requirements and warehouse capacities. Review transportation requirements and determine the most cost-effective shipping solutions

Ensure all transactions are tracked and accurately recorded in the appropriate systems. Reconcile assigned transactions (pickups/receipts) with customers, haulers, members, etc., daily

Ensure plant managers/staff, suppliers, customers, and haulers have properly documented, reported, and entered all product and freight data required in the systems

Review with management the status of current week's activities and transactions; provide an estimate of current month's performance, if appropriate

Assist with or perform demand forecasts for peak delivery periods

May negotiate contract terms and rates with carrier base, understanding current contracts and defined internal parameters to work within

Support carrier onboarding by coordinating contracts, insurance documentation, compliance requirements, and system setup activities. Work with internal legal and procurement stakeholders regarding carrier agreements

The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required

Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

Education and Experience

Undergraduate degree in business, logistics, supply chain, distribution management, or related curriculum (or equivalent combination of experience and education)

2 to 5 years of logistics planning, transportation, distribution, supply chain, or related experience, applying knowledge of the motor carrier industry; experience with transportation management systems

Certification and/or License - may be required during course of employment

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of the principles, practices, and economics of distribution and logistics

General knowledge of regulatory requirements, rules, and regulations (DOT, GMP, USDA, OSHA, HACCP)

Knowledge of and skill with Microsoft Office Suite and company computer systems

Able to interact positively and work effectively with others (interpersonal skills)

Able to handle challenging or conflict situations with tact and professionalism

Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing

Able to problem solve, multi-task and prioritize work activities

Able to adapt and manage to change effectively

Able to work with accuracy and attention to detail

Able to make independent decisions

Able to perform task and duties without constant supervision

Must be able to read, write and speak English

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

Pay Range $79000-$85000 / year

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