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Associated Grocers

<div>Associated Grocers is currently seeking a talented and driven individual to join our incredible team as a Freight Operations Specialist! In this fast-paced role, you&rsquo;ll coordinate daily freight movements, partner with carriers and internal teams, and ensure shipments move efficiently and on time. You&rsquo;ll play a key role in resolving issues, managing load execution, and delivering exceptional service while supporting overall performance and profitability.

Competitive pay, weekly payroll, a comprehensive benefits package, 401K retirement program, Paid Time Off upon hire, and a Fantastic Team Environment!

 Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Secure/Confirm carrier capacity in alignment with routing guides and procurement strategy

2. Monitor and Confirm pickup and delivery appointments (CPU, drop-trailer, live load/unload)

3. Monitor in-transit performance and prevent service failures

4. Serve as operational point of contact for assigned lanes and internal teams

5. Serve as operational point of contract, for missing information regarding all PO's.

6. Provide proactive updates on load status, delays, and recovery plans

7. Resolve service disruptions including detention, lumper disputes, and breakdowns

8. Manage load-level profitability and understand buy vs. sell rate dynamics

9. Support KPI tracking including OTD, RDD compliance.

10. Daily communication with our TMS partner

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and two to four years related experience.

Language Skills
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs

Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, such as Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Proficient in utilization of the Warehouse Management System

Other Skills and Abilities:

 &middot; 1&ndash;3+ years in transportation, logistics, 3PL, or brokerage operations
<ul><li>Strong communication and organizational skills</li></ul>
<ul><li>Ability to manage high-volume freight in a fast-paced environment</li></ul>
<ul><li>Experience with TMS platforms and Microsoft Excel</li></ul>
<ul><li>Knowledge of FTL, LTL, and intermodal freight (preferred)</li></ul></div>

Freight Operations Specialist

<div>Now Hiring: Transportation Clerk to join the Associated Grocers Team! We&rsquo;re looking for a detail-oriented and dependable Transportation Clerk to join our team! In this role, you&rsquo;ll play a critical part in ensuring accurate, on-time deliveries by supporting communication between retailers, vendors, drivers, and internal teams. You&rsquo;ll help coordinate schedules, verify routing, and quickly resolve delivery or product-related issues to keep operations running smoothly. This position also provides key administrative and operational support to the Transportation Management team, contributing to the overall efficiency and success of the department.

Competitive Pay, Weekly Payroll, Comprehensive Benefits Package, 401K Retirement Program, Paid Time Off upon hire, Fantastic Team Environment

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
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<ul><li>Develop a rapport with store personnel, vendors, and AG staff and drivers in support of a positive working environment across operational departments, a variety shifts, and diverse situations.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Complete daily and weekly transportation reports as assigned.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Complete ad hoc reports as directed.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Gather TLW (Trailer Load Worksheet) from dock supervision for processing.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Input required information from TLW into Delivery Receipt program and print Delivery Receipts.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Facilitate same day and overnight route departures on daily basis.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Communicate with warehouse management to correct loading errors or deficiencies.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Notify stores of delivery changes or additional scheduled deliveries. Communicate store concerns as they arise for further evaluation.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Notify drivers of schedules changes.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Communicate with computer room on daily store equipment needs and transport equipment to transportation department for distribution to store.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Gather and transport all retail mail from the Campbell Building mail room and transport to the transportation department.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Accurately distribute equipment and mail to stores on a nightly basis.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Assist dispatch supervisor in preparing assigned work information and store mail for distribution on nightly basis.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Communicate with guards and distribute required check sheets daily.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Maintain accurate DOT (Department of Transportation) information within the Peoplenet Fleet Manager system.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Monitor and report on driver activity utilizing Peoplenet Fleet Manager information with special attention to system alerts concerning driver hours of service (HOS) and equipment failure.
</li></ul><ul><li>Maintain ADI schedule integrity making daily adjustments as changes are announced by routing office.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Periodically performs driver dispatch function.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Support Associated Grocers stated policies and procedures.</li></ul>
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Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Computer Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Certificates, License, Registrations

Valid Louisiana driver&rsquo;s license and appropriate motor vehicle record required.

Other Skills and Abilities: (must learn within 90 days or by the end of the training period)
<ul>
<li>Map Reading Skills</li>
<li>Customer Service</li>
<li>Transportation and Warehouse Management Systems</li>
<li>ADI (time and attendance system)</li></ul></div>

Transportation Clerk

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Freight Operations Specialist

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