Job Description

Description

Freight Planner

We are looking for a Freight Planner/Transportation Specialist for our Pilgrim\xe2\x80\x99s division who coordinates the transportation and planning of customer replenishment orders in the most cost effective and efficient manner possible, while meeting all customer service expectations. This person will work cross-functionally with sales and supply chain teams, is a self-starter and is determined to be their best! This role reports out of our Corporate Office in Greeley, CO.

Responsibilities:

• Book daily shipments out of 3rd party warehouses (approx. 100 domestic loads/week)
• Review shipment routing and freight costs to ensure maximum savings.
• Assist claims in resolution of transportation of rejected product.
• Assist in tracking late and potential late trucks.
• Communicate and advise plant and sales team about drivers scheduled, load delays, drop trailers, etc.
• Maintain and review carrier performance of on-time delivery.
• Maintain drop trailer and plant trailer pools.
• Maintain and develop relationships with plant personnel, carriers, & sales teams.
• Daily communication with your carriers out of your facility and building relationships with your key carriers.
• On call 24/7, via cell phone, to deal with transportation or carrier issues that may arise.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Experience in transportation industry preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and accuracy a must.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• SAP knowledge and experience preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite preferred-basic excel skills, word, outlook, etc.
• As a salaried position with the company, you may be required to travel at some point to other facilities, to attend Company events, or as a representative of the Company in other situations. Unless otherwise specified in this posting, the amount of travel may vary, and the most qualified candidate must be willing and able to travel as business needs dictate.

The applicant who fills this position will be eligible for the following compensation and benefits:

• Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;
• Paid Time Off: sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays;
• 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;
• Base salary range of $50,000-55,000 and
• Incentive Pay: This position is eligible to participate in the Company\xe2\x80\x99s annual bonus plan, the amount of bonus varies and is subject to the standard terms and conditions of the incentive program

For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in Colorado, JBS and Pilgrim\xe2\x80\x99s is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. This compensation range is specific to the State of Colorado and takes into account various factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to a candidate\xe2\x80\x99s relevant experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiencies for the role.

The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct a drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.

About us: Pilgrim\xe2\x80\x99s is the second largest chicken producer in the world, with operations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Mexico and the U.K. Pilgrim\xe2\x80\x99s processes, prepares, packages and delivers fresh, further-processed and value-added poultry products for sale to customers in more than 100 countries, employs more than 50,000 people and contracts with more than 5,200 family farmers. Pilgrim\xe2\x80\x99s is headquartered in beautiful Greeley, Colorado, at the JBS USA corporate office where our 1,200 employees enjoy more than 300 days of sunshine a year.

Our mission: To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the best products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members.

Our core values are: Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity

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