Specialist, Truck Operations

Overview

About Primient:
Primient is a century-old company with an entrepreneurial spirit. We are a leading producer of food and industrial ingredients made from plant-based, renewable sources. We deliver value through technical, commercial, and operational excellence backed by our corn wet milling heritage. We are privately held with locations across the US, Mexico, Poland, and Brazil, investing in our plants and people to unlock potential in the industrial and food sectors.

Guided by our values of Safety, Excellence, Integrity, and Growth, we focus on growing our business, our reputation, and the career of every teammate.

Specialist, Truck Operations | Primient

About The Role

The Specialist, Truck Operations sits on the Logistics team and serves as the central point of contact between customer service and trucking companies. This role is responsible for ensuring that Primient products are transported to customers in the most cost effective, timely, efficient and safe manner. By optimizing transportation routes and coordinating with third-party carriers, the Specialist, Truck Operations ensures seamless product delivery while maintaining high service levels.

• Truck Operations:
  Manage the planning and execution of shipments with partner carriers across bulk, dry van, and LTL, ensuring on-time delivery and high-quality service.
• Logistics Problem Solving:
  Collaborate with internal teams, including Customer Service and Production Planning, to develop and implement trucking solutions for Logistics challenges.
• OTM Oversite:
  Monitor and manage actions within Primient Transportation Management System (TMS), ensuring accurate shipment information, proper load tendering to partner carriers, and resolving errors effectively.
• Customer Transportation Complaints:
  Address high-priority customer complaints in coordination with Sales and Customer Service, providing solutions that meet delivery and safety expectations. Analyze internal complaints related to late deliveries and performance issues to identify root causes and drive improvement.
• Invoice Discrepancy Review:
  Review Truck Transportation Invoices that deviate from Primient’s planned costs, resolve discrepancies, and dispute incorrect charges with Partner Carriers to maintain financial accuracy.

• Trucking Industry
• Department of Transportation Regulations
• Liquid/Dry Bulk Industry Operations & Processes
• Logistics Systems and Technologies (e.g., Transportation Management System (TMS))
• Microsoft Applications
• Systems, Applications and Products (SAP)

• Relationship Building and development
• Problem-Solving
• Critical Thinking
• Time Management and Prioritization
• Risk monitoring and mitigation
• Strong attention to detail

• Associates degree (Preferred)

• 1+ years experience in Supply Chain/ Logistics (Required)
• 1-3 years Transportation Experience (Preferred)
• Experience in Transportation Dispatching (Preferred)
• TMS Experience (Preferred)

The annual pay range estimated for this position is $57,558.40 - $71,948.00 and is bonus eligible. Individual compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, and alignment with the role's responsibilities. There will be an opportunity to discuss pay range during the interview process.

• Competitive Pay
• Multiple Healthcare plan choices
• Dental and vision insurance
• A 401(k) plan with company and matching contributions
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Life, AD&D, and Voluntary Insurance plans
• Paid holidays & vacation
• Floating days off
• Parental leave for new parents
• Employee resource groups
• Learning & development programs
• Fun culture where you have an opportunity in shaping our future

Primient is committed to a workplace that is all in – ensuring everyone has the opportunity to develop and shape a career that matters in an open culture which embraces equity, diversity and belonging. We challenge old ways of thinking; and encourage employee voices to be a guiding force for ongoing learning. Primient supports a culture of inclusion that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences.

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