Freight Coordinator

Location: Mt. Sterling, IL
Department: Dot Transportation, Inc.
Reports To: Assistant Transportation Manager
Wage Range: $18.35 - $27.53

As a Freight Coordinator, you will assist in the planning and execution of business assets, carrier partners, and internal and external partners to optimize service and performance initiatives for the Traffic Department within Canada and the United States.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Maintain timely and professional communication with internal and external customers on issues impacting service and overall performance
• Support carrier partners through all aspects of onboarding
• Audit carrier financials associated with freight movement
• Analyze carrier performance metrics and conducts carrier performance reviews to influence desired behavior changes
• Supports Freight Sales Representatives with custom haul order activity including entry, execution, and accessorial recovery
• Works on various projects and reporting as assigned to help monitor costs and improve service
• Ability to step in and carry out all aspects of carrier assignment and related activity as needed
• Support ATM in gathering of supporting documents for claim investigation
• Apply lean thinking and tools to identify and eliminate waste in all areas of the position

YOU MUST HAVE

• High school diploma or General Equivalency Degree
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective and professional verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work well with both internal and external customers
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs, including intermediate knowledge of Excel

YOU MAY ALSO HAVE

• Previous experience in transportation
• Experience working in both team and independent settings
• Effective organizational skills
• Skills to be successful in a fast-paced environment with multiple deadlines
• Aptitude for learning and time management skills

ROLE SPECIFICS

• Schedule: Full Time; Monday-Friday 6:30 AM – 3:30 PM

WHO WE ARE

Dot Foods, a pioneer in the food industry supply chain, created Dot Transportation, Inc. (DTI) in 1994 to transport product. Our fleet has since grown to over 1,800 trucks, all maintained by our own team of trained mechanics. As we’ve grown, we haven’t lost sight of caring for our best-in-class drivers. We’ve had zero layoffs in our company’s history and continue to make our benefits more competitive.

WHAT DOT CAN OFFER YOU

As a family-owned and -operated company since 1960, Dot Foods has created a strong family culture. We make everyone feel included and respected. In addition to an inclusive working environment, we will provide you with:

• Competitive compensation package, including bonuses for successful performance
• Extensive benefits including medical, dental, 401k, and profit-sharing
• Significant advancement opportunities

Safety: This position assumes responsibility for the workplace safety of self and co-workers, and for the safety conditions of the work locations, exercise and promotes safe behaviors and show unyielding support of programs, rules, and policies regarding safety.

EOE/AA Employer: Dot believes all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities. Dot will not discriminate against its employees or applicants for employment because of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status or other basic classes protected by applicable federal or state law provided they are qualified for employment or for existing positions.