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Morton Salt is an iconic company with a strong heritage and a bright future. Since 1848, we have been improving lives and enhancing everyday moments at home, at work and virtually everywhere in between. We help unlock the flavors in food, make roads and sidewalks safer, improve the water in baths, pools, and homes, and keep businesses and industries running. We are a dedicated team who constantly strives to do better together, and we are passionate about building a sustainable future for our company, the communities in which we operate, and the world around us. By joining our team, you will contribute to producing and delivering every form of salt that enhances everyday life.

Job Summary

The jobholder is responsible for the dispatching functions of all aspects of outbound order movement through the utilization of both internal (SAP) and external (TMS) functions. The jobholder ensures that a high level of service is maintained and customer delivery expectations are met while maximizing efficiencies relative to utilization of carrier base, plant production, and loading operations. Resolve order and shipment issues/inquiries with external and internal sources. Determine appropriate transportation routing needs.

Duties and Responsibilities

Responsible for the dispatching functions of all aspects of outbound

order movement through the utilization of both internal (SAP) and external functions (TMS)

Coordinate solutions to daily transportation/logistics issues with

carriers and internal customer service/supply chain personnel to ensure seamless on-time deliveries while exceeding both internal and external customer expectations.

Serve as point of contact for assigned lanes or facility groupings

for both internal and external parties related to order shipment status questions or issues.

Validate and research shipment status inquiries as needed.

Ensure accurate and timely assignment of shipments.

Monitor shipment status to ensure timely shipment of orders on dates

requested.

When deemed necessary, manually dispatch carriers at a site or group

of sites to ensure orders are delivered on time.

Work closely with plant production and loading personnel to ensure

shipping schedules work within the daily product availability and loading capacities.

Research and approve for payment, detention, and select freight bill

invoice when submitted by the carriers.

Drive continuous improvement within the Salt Groups supply chain.

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