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Jack Link's Logistics Coordinator in Underwood, Iowa
When it comes to being wild, we know a thing or two. We're not afraid of trying something new or the hard work it takes to make it happen. It's in our DNA. We've turned a family recipe into a new snacking category. And the wilderness into the world's largest meat snack business, that's still proudly family owned and operated.
We're a company built by innovators, and are driven to not only satisfy your hunger, but to also feed your journey – whether that journey is on the road, on the run, at the campground, at the playground, in the office or in the moment. It’s a journey we share with you. It’s the journey forward of our people, of our communities, of our category…with a reverence for quality and an irreverence for the status quo.
At Jack Link's Protein Snacks, we see every moment of every day as an opportunity to move forward, to forge new ground. To realize our vision of becoming the World’s #1 Protein Snack Company. We never give up. You never give up. Together, we keep going. Are you wild enough to join us?
Jack Link's Protein Snacks is a global leader in snacking and the No. 1 meat snack manufacturer worldwide. Family-owned and operated with headquarters in Minong, Wisconsin, Jack Link’s Protein Snacks also has a large corporate hub in Downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota. The company is made up of over 4,000 passionate team members, across 11 countries, who share an uncompromising commitment to delivering awesome products and feeding the journey of those who move things forward. The Jack Link’s Protein Snacks portfolio of brands includes, Jack Link’s, Lorissa’s Kitchen, BiFi, Peperami, Wild River, Golden Island and Country Fresh Meats.
JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
The Transportation Coordinator is responsible for the facilitation of freight movement through the supply chain across all modes of transportation (LTL, FTL, intermodal and small parcel). The candidate will provide transportation expertise yielding in shipment execution which will including quoting, tendering and load planning for North American freight. Key responsibilities for this role include carrier and 3PL coordination, maintenance of key performance indicators, execution of continuous improvement workstreams that enhance service and generate savings.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The duties and responsibilities of this position shall consist of, but not be limited to, the following:
Facilitate freight movements through the supply chain to support the company’s internal production and the fulfillment of customer order demand.
Execute reverse logistics processes including but not limited to; claims, returns and delivery receipt retrieval to ensure execution in a timely manner
Communicate with internal and external partners on carrier selection, routing and management to ensure proper execution of transportation goals
Determine appropriate delivery methods that balance service and cost expectations
Provide problem resolution for internal and external business partners
Responsible for the performance of key metrics which include but are not limited to on time delivery, on time shipment and various cost components.
Collaborate with cross functional teams with a focus on process improvement relative to on-time delivery performance, cost reduction and continuous improvement.
Develop and maintain relationships with transportation providers that will foster long-term carrier strategies to position Jack Link’s as a Shipper of Choice
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business or equivalent work experience.
5+ years of experience in Consumer-Packaged Goods industry
Strong working knowledge of various TMS (Transportation Management Systems)
Strong working knowledge of ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems. SAP is preferred.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications; Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Word
REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE and ABILITIES:
Highly experienced professional skilled in multiple facets of an organization
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; clear and concise communication across carriers, vendors and internal team members is critically important
Strong ethical background with unquestionable integrity and personal values
Self-driven work ethic and has demonstrated the ability to solve cross-functional problems
Gets the job done
Jack link's is a family-owned, family-run business, and the #1 manufacturer of protein snacks worldwide.
We offer:
Steady, predictable shifts
A passionate team
Strong family values
Career opportunities with a goal to promote from within
Competitive pay including a bonus plan
Great benefits including a medical plan, dental plan and vision plan
Paid Time Off (PTO) and holiday pay
Discounted product
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to be successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or more up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The work environment is a plant/office setting with varying degrees of temperatures and noise levels. Exposure to manufacturing equipment movement and wet/slippery floors. However, the vast amount of work is conducted in a climate-controlled office. Travel may be required.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Jack Link's is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
E-Verify
Jack Link's provides the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new Team Member’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. IMPORTANT: If the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, we are required to provide you written instructions and an opportunity to contact SSA and/or DHS before taking adverse action against you, including terminating your employment. We do not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants or to re-verify current employees and may not limit or influence the choice of documents presented for use on the Form I-9. In order to determine whether Form I-9 documentation is valid, we use E-Verify’s photo screening tool to match the photograph appearing on some permanent resident and employment authorization cards with the official U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ (USCIS) photograph. If you believe that Jack Link’s has violated our responsibilities under this program or has discriminated against you during the verification process based upon your national origin or citizenship status, please call the Office of Special Counsel at 1-800-255-7688 (TDD: 1-800-237-2515).
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.