Specialist Commodities Distribution

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Hershey, PA or Remote

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The Domestic Transportation, Specialist Commodities Distribution, is responsible for managing and optimizing commodity inbound shipments across the U.S., ensuring timely, cost-effective, and compliant pick-up and delivery performance. This role coordinates daily shipments, partners with Uber Freight, 3PLs, carriers, and plants and monitors KPIs such as on-time delivery and transit times and resolves service issues to maintain service. By analyzing transportation data, improving routing and load planning, and collaborating with service teams, the specialist supports both operational efficiency and strategic supply chain goals, directly impacting cost control, reliability, and trust.

• Ensure On-Time Pick-ups and Deliveries
  - Manage and monitor shipments to consistently meet service-level agreements and pick-up and delivery commitments.
• Optimize Transportation Efficiency
  - Analyze shipment data to improve routing, carrier utilization, and load planning, reducing transit times and costs.
• Carrier Relationship Management
  - Coordinate with carriers to schedule pickups, track shipments, and resolve service issues, ensuring reliable performance.
• Performance Reporting & Continuous Improvement
  - Track and report transportation KPIs and drive corrective actions.
• Communication & Issue Resolution
  - Act as a key liaison between transportation, material management, and plants to proactively address shipment concerns and maintain customer satisfaction.

• Holds a bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, business administration, or a related field, with professional certifications considered a plus.
• They bring 1+ years of experience in transportation or logistics. Practical expertise with Transportation Management Systems (TMS), ERP platforms, and shipment tracking tools is preferred, along with familiarity in working across freight modes such as truck, intermodal, rail and bulk shipping.
• This background equips them to analyze performance metrics, optimize routing, resolve shipment issues, and collaborate effectively with carriers and cross-functional teams to ensure reliable, cost-efficient customer deliveries.
• Knowledge of freight modes, transportation regulations, supply chain operations, and systems like TMS or ERP.
• They should have strong analytical and reporting skills, proficiency with Excel, and effective communication for working with carriers and internal and external stakeholders.
• The role requires the ability to coordinate complex shipments under tight deadlines, build strong relationships, identify process improvements, and adapt to…