Transportation Coordinator - Caldwell, ID

Location:

Caldwell, ID, US, 83607-9221

The J.R. Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. We are a true farm-to-table company with an integrated portfolio including food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture.

Summary

Under direct supervision and following prescribed procedures secures cost effective transportation from different sources (company fleet, contract carriers, and single source lessors) to meet customer's needs while maintaining profitability targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Identifies and implements scheduling of carriers on round trip and continuous moves in order to increase profitability. Within established guidelines, agrees to freight rates and service commitments with outside carriers, selects carrier from pool of approved carriers and administers all shipping and billing transactions per established procedures.

• Monitors tracking, tracing and troubleshooting all issues with regard to rail & Simplot fleet assets.

• Responsible for generating, obtaining and providing various required export documentation, securing Steamship Line container bookings, submitting customs filings, and managing the movement of our export products to the ports to be exported overseas.

• Responsible for soliciting/receiving customer orders and then processing orders through information systems. Resolves problems with shipments including service delays and freight claims. Responsible for soliciting new carriers for specific traffic lanes and geographic areas.

Typical Education

Associate's Degree (A.A. or equivalent)

Relevant Experience

2+ years related experience and/or training

Other Information

This is an entry level position to the Transportation Coordinator job family requiring a basic knowledge of transportation. Demonstrated understanding of personal computers.

Skills: Applies basic skills and procedures in Transportation. Duties and tasks are standardized. Resolves routine questions and problems, and refers more complex issues to higher levels. Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Note: No relocation assistance is offered for this position.

Job Requisition ID : 19985

Travel Required : None

Location(s) : GF Idaho Warehouse - Caldwell

Country: United States

*The J.R. Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status. *