Logistics Specialist

GENERAL DESCRIPTION / PRIMARY PURPOSE:

The Logistics Specialist is the primary support for all delivered transportation activities throughout the Dole Fresh Vegetable network during designated shift which includes weekend and or nighttime hours. The Logistics Specialist primarily supports track and trace, customer reporting, and collaboration with suppliers on recovery solutions. The role will also provide transportation planning support as needed over the shift.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS/DUTIES OF THE POSITION:

• Develop relationships with supplier contacts supporting Dole Fresh Vegetables (DFV) to establish expectations of timely communication and solutions as issues arise.
• Track and trace delivered freight through our proprietary Transportation Management System (TMS).
• Communicate late delivery exceptions proactively to internal/external customers.
• Facilitate and coordinate expediting of loads with suppliers to support customer needs.
• Provide daily/weekly performance reports to DFV stakeholders, customer, and suppliers.
• Manage OSDs as they arise to gather required documentation while providing direction to suppliers.
• Support logistics planners and DFV operations with scheduling of pickup and delivery appointments.
• Secure trucking capacity when business needs arise and communicate resolution plans to all key stakeholders.
• Collaborate with the logistics team members through hand-offs at the beginning and end of work shifts to prioritize needed items.
• Prioritize and meet deadlines on other duties and projects as assigned by Logistics leadership.
• All DFV Team Members are required to adhere to all policies, practices, and SOP’s related to producing and distributing Safe Quality Food (SQF’s).
• All DFV Team Members have the responsibility and authority to report any problems pertaining to food safety and quality to leadership.
• Other duties as assigned #J-18808-Ljbffr