Transportation Coordinator

Position Overview : Reporting to the NA Transportation Manager, this role will focus on daily planning,

monitoring, and execution of transportation requests (bookings) to Fruit and Commercial Liner

customers. The process begins with the receipt of the transportation request from the customers (Fruit

& Commercial Cargo) via TMS and ends with the delivery of the cargo to its destination as

requested. The process includes (1) the tendering of the loads to the carriers at a pre-approved rate and

following the corresponding routing guide, (2) the follow up during the transit from origin to destination

to anticipate, resolve, and communicate any exceptions, and (3) the validation of any accessorial

charges incurred during the execution of the transportation service so that the transportation request is

properly closed in the TMS system. Coordinator will utilize the TMS (Blujay) and MCS Dispatch Systems

to perform daily duties. The candidate must have proficient oral and written communication, strong

analytical skills, attention to details, as well as a desire to foster external and internal relationships.

This is a non-exempt position within the Inland Transportation Department which promotes teamwork

and task completion rather than fixed work schedules. The Primary duty of this role is office / nonmanual

work directly related to management or general business operations of the employer. This role

includes discretion and independent judgement in matters of significance.

Job Responsibilities :

Reception of the transportation requests (bookings) from internal customers to delivering the

cargo to the corresponding destination in the requested timeframe

Assignment of the transportation bookings by tendering the loads to the dedicated fleet or 3rd

party carriers depending on availability, pre-approved rates, while making efficient utilization of

the fleets

Comply with routing guide; identifying and influencing opportunities to drive cost improvement

Validate and challenge accessorial charges from carriers incurred during the execution of the

transportation service so they are properly accounted for and closed in the TMS system

Perform tasks utilizing the Transportation Management System (Blujay), MCS Dispatch System,

and e-mail and telephone as necessary, to ensure all bookings are properly closed

Timely continuous monitoring of the loads during transit from origin to destination in order to

anticipate, resolve, and communicate any exceptions

Provide daily execution feedback to Management utilizing established reporting templates

Timely communication with Customer Service and Customers as required to provide visibility of

the Transportation requests

Participate in a rotating on-call weekend schedule approximately every 5-6 weeks, as well as a

rotating after-hours support schedule.

Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements :

3 years' experience in the transportation field. Brokerage, supply Chain, port Operations, freight

forwarding and billing

Bachelor's Degree preferred. Currently Seeking a Supply Chain or Business Degree or

certification

Strong communication and customer service and team skills

Strong communication and team skills

Experience a planning / coordination transportation

Ability to multi manage Multiple transportations programs simultaneously

Cross-functional capabilities

Excellent writing skills

Strong analytical and organizational skills

Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

Bilingual English / Spanish a plus

Job Environment :

Most work is performed in a temperature-controlled office environment

Candidate may sit for long periods of time at desk or computer terminal

Candidate may use calculators, keyboards, telephone, and other office equipment during

normal workday

Stooping, bending, twisting, and reaching may be required in completion of job duties

This position requires satisfactory passing of a drug test in accordance with Florida Statute 440.102.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Chiquita Brands

With a workforce on five continents, our employees possess diverse skills, education, talents and interests.Our people provide the expertise and enthusiasm -Chiquita provides big opportunities. Together , we're one of the world's best-known and most-loved brands.

At Chiquita, we take great pride in having a flat organizational structure in which our employees drive our business with unmatched entrepreneurial spirit. When you work at Chiquita, you're an important part of our global effort to improve the world's nutrition with healthy, fresh foods. We're driven by passion and guided by our core values of Integrity, Respect, Opportunity and Responsibility.

Our leadership is accessible for their expertise and support, but it is our employees who drive our business. As a result of the high level of responsibility and expectations put on employees at all levels, Chiquita employees are passionate about their work. They enjoy collaborating with other people around the globe on initiatives that directly impact our products, our brand and our company.

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