Logistics Specialist

Company Name: Kroger Logistics

Position Type: Employee

FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Summary:

Support both outbound route planning and inbound freight management for the Kroger Transportation Center (KTC). Manage costs and revenue for managed freight and route all distribution center and manufacturing store orders to ensure on-time delivery of product. Communicate with various business partners and provide staff support and technical assistance to the KTC and affiliated divisions. Demonstrate the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Essential Job Functions:

• Procure freight, identify transportation requirements, handle freight bid negotiations and make carrier selection
• Establish routing guides for all new inbound business to ensure lowest cost and greatest revenue while maintaining excellent service
• Review costs and profitability on Kroger managed lanes regularly
• Audit freight payment process for accuracy and timeliness through current freight payment systems
• Maintain the Transportation Management Systems (TMS)
• Prepare reports and explain financial performance related to managed freight
• Promote movement of inbound freight on the company’s available fleet resources
• Coach and mentor KTC staff in performance of duties; provide transportation supervisor with feedback
• Tender freight orders to preferred company carriers
• Monitor inbound TMS to ensure carrier acceptance and rating of shipments
• Plan all outbound store delivery orders while meeting precise delivery times (PDTs), maximizing trailer cube and minimizing miles driven while also reducing empty miles
• Plan, schedule, and route vendor pickups as direct store delivery backhaul returns
• Maintain accurate route plan data from daily routing sessions and report results
• Review transportation metrics to suggest and implement steps to achieve improvements
• Perform “what if” routing analysis and continually strive to find efficient ways to route and reduce transportation costs
• Maintain ability to work various shifts, including weekends, nights and holidays
• Must be able to perform the essential function of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Minimum Position Qualifications/Education: 

• College degree or 1+ years of related experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Good organizational and time management skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Highly analytical with ability to understand/resolve complex operational issues involving numerous, ever-changing variables and constraints
• Ability to identify new methods/processes, determine impact and develop implementation plan
• Ability to identify/communicate system issues quickly and effectively

Desired Previous Job Experience:

• Proficient in TMS, specific to JDA fleet management, One Network and i-Trade, procurement applications and Kroger web applications
• Team oriented leadership experience
• Experience in warehouse shipping/receiving, supply chain, general freight hauling, direct store delivery and backhauling transportation operations

Education Level: Bachelor’s Desired

Required Travel: Up to 25%

Required Certifications/Licenses: None

Position Type: Full-Time

Regions: South

States: Indiana; Kentucky; Tennessee

Keywords: Logistics/Supply Chain

Jobs at Kroger Logistics: Kroger Logistics is a best-in-class supply chain team that services our more than 2,500 grocery and convenience stores that stretch coast-to-coast across the U.S., including Alaska. We are comprised of more than 30 distribution centers, regional freight centers, transportation and office locations. In Kroger Logistics, we offer career opportunities in Safety, Professional Driving, Warehouse Operations, International Logistics, Engineering, Supply Chain and Human Resources. If you are looking for an ever-changing, fast-paced environment focused on supporting our Customer 1St Strategy, we welcome your online application.

Company Overview: Kroger Family of Companies employs nearly half a million associates who serve over 11 million customers daily through a seamless shopping experience under a variety of banner names. At The Kroger Co., we are Fresh for Everyone™ and dedicated to our Purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit®. We are committed to creating #ZeroHungerZeroWaste communities by 2025. Careers with The Kroger Co. and our family of companies offer competitive wages, flexible schedules, benefits and room for advancement.

Posting Notes: TN || Nashville || 2620 Elm Hill Pike || 37214 || Kroger Logistics || None || Logistics/Supply Chain || Employee || Exempt || Full-Time || None 

Nearest Major Market: Nashville

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