Transporation Specialist
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Job Description
fairlife LLC is a Chicagobased nutrition company that creates greattasting nutritionrich and dairy products to nourish consumers.
With nearly $3B in annual retail sales fairlifes portfolio of delicious lactosefree real dairy products includes: fairlife ultrafiltered milk; Core Power High Protein Shakes a sports nutrition drink to support postworkout recovery; fairlife nutrition plan a nutrition shake to support the journey to better health.
A wholly owned subsidiary of The CocaCola company fairlife LLC has been recognized by both Fast Company and Nielsen for its industry leading innovation.
To learn more about fairlife and its complete line of products please visit fairlife.
job purpose:
The Transportation Specialist will be responsible for partnering with our 3PLs carriers transportation service providers and internal teams to ensure timely and accurate delivery of shipments throughout our supply chain. This role will be a key member of our supply chain team involved with daily operations as well as strategic initiatives which seek to optimize our network and processes. This role will regularly collaborate with key stakeholders and carriers building strong relationships that support customer and organizational requirements.
responsibilities:
- Accountable for daytoday relationship and performance of our carriers transportation service providers and 3PL partners
- Develop carrier relationships that effectively support our organization and customers utilizing data and KPIs to drive carrier performance and continuous improvement
- Collaborate with 3PLs production sites carriers and customer service to improve efficiency while reducing damages and complaints
- Work with our outsourced transportation service provider to monitor shipment deviations and rapidly find solutions which ensure timely delivery of product
- Define and manage KPIs and dashboards (both internal and external) to allow for data driven decision making that balances service and cost
- Identify and implement process improvements and cost saving opportunities across the transportation network ensuring fairlife has the right mix of cost and service in its portfolio
- Resolve all invoice exceptions and drive efficiency improvements with carriers and finance
- Support all transportation RFPs carrier selection and rate negotiations
- Accountable for resolution on all returns claims and dispositions
- Support all import requirements as needed
- Support growth initiatives and lane conversions identifying and implementing new carriers and rates
- Conduct monthly carrier scorecarding and work with carriers to identify and remediate operational issues
- Facilitate the preparation and of quarterly business reviews (QBRs) with our key transportation vendor partners
skills/qualifications required:
- Bachelors degree in Business Logistics Supply Chain or related field experience
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Attention to detail and accuracy in reporting a must
- Strong planning scheduling and analytical skills
- Ability to multitask and work in a fast paced entrepreneurial environment
- Proven success building relationships and working crossfunctionally
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word Excel and PowerPoint
- Experience working with Transportation service providers and carriers
- Experience in a Transportation Management System preferred
- Experience with data analytics and visualization platforms (e.g. PowerBI)
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment while delivering individual results
position location: Chicago IL
reports to: Transportation Manager
travel requirements: Minimal 1020
exempt/nonexempt: Exempt
fairlife LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis ofrace color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. All qualified applicants and employees will be given equal opportunity. Selection decisions are based on jobrelated factors.
In addition to its nondiscrimination commitment the Company will also provide reasonable accommodation of qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on the Company. If you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with us please email.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full Time
