Transportation Specialist Position Available In Miami-Dade, Florida

Transportation Specialist Del Monte Fresh Produce 241 Sevilla Avenue, Coral Gables, FL 33134 Overview Oversee the coordination of Tricont Logistics freight, ensuring seamless operations. Serve as a role model by embodying the company’s core values, including respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and a commitment to the safety of oneself and others. This position demands the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, with strong problem-solving and organizational skills. Responsibilities Provide superior customer service to both internal and external customers by exceeding their expectations Dispatch Company controlled freight and supported sales and commodity group managers. Negotiating rates with Carriers/Broker for expedited loads, re-routes, and new lanes Meet or exceed rate expectations as defined by corporate pricing Manage tendering process via TMS to route the lowest cost provider Maintain billing and dispatch accuracy of 98% or greater Dispatch/coordinating between carrier drivers/dispatch and sales Post freight on various load boards and call carriers/broker to book loads Confirming/verify rate via load tendering process Follow company policy for processes and procedures Managing demurrage, detention, layover, and other accessorial costs in accordance with company process and solve driver/carrier/broker issues Maintain on time Pick-Up and Delivery performance of 97% or better Update/track carrier/driver location information within company guidelines Back up other dispatch positions Assist Manager or Director, Logistics Services in leadership duties and reports when instructed Dispatching drivers/Carriers Make sure and coordinating between carrier drivers/dispatch and customers on load information Scheduling drivers/Carriers Problem solve driver/carrier issues Maintain on time Pick-Up and Delivery performance of 98% or better. Qualifications Work hours – 50 + hours per week as needed High School diploma or GED, but college degree preferred 3-6 years of transportation and 3rd party dispatch experience in sourcing and developing carriers and routing. Work independently, great communicator & customer service skills Negotiation skills Problem solving/Investigation skills Ability to coordinate high volume phone skills Computer experience with Microsoft products like excel and email Accurate typing skills Preferred transportation experience High School Degree/ College Degree Data Entry & high-volume phone skills Good/Great Communicator & customer service skills Problem Solving/Investigation Computer experience, preferably brokerage or asset Ability to work in a fast-paced environment Ability to resolve conflicts Ability to organize/prioritize variety of tasks/projects MS Office Skills (Excel, Word, Power Point)

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$60,000.00 – $62,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Schedule:

Monday to Friday Weekends as needed

Work Location:

In person