Transportation Associate

Responsibilities

• Work closely with stakeholders from Distribution Centers, Replenishment Planning, Field Operations, transportation carriers, 3PL warehouse, vendors and other supply chain stakeholders to ensure that Transportation Service and Cost Targets are achieved
• Serve as the primary point-of-contact for Inbound and Outbound Transportation Operations, and coordinate rapid issue resolution with key network stakeholders
• Utilize the Gopuff Transportation Management System (TMS) to build, tender and monitor transportation shipments from pick-up through to delivery
• Execute ad hoc shipments (i.e. promotions, donations, etc.) to support business needs
• Reconcile freight invoices on an ad hoc business to ensure that freight charges are consist with contracted rates

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree is preferred
• Military experience is preferred
• 1-5 Years of Experience in the Supply Chain / Logistics Industry. 
• Understanding of U.S. Freight Transportation: Modes, Carriers, Networks, Equipment & Industry 
• Proficiency with Google Sheets, MS Excel 
• Transportation Management System (TMS) experience and proficiency is preferred
• Solid Written and Verbal Communication Skills Required
• Demonstrated experience in problem-solving, root cause analysis and stakeholder collaboration 

Key characteristics to be successful in the role include:

• Customer Focus: Possess an unwavering focus to delight customers, both internal and external
• Initiative: Experience with Prioritization and Time Management in a fast-paced, growth environment
• Collaboration: Ability to work cross-functionally, both internally and externally, to problem-solve and achieve common objectives  
• Grit: Willingness to work with urgency and take a ‘Can Do’ approach to ensure successful outcomes