Transportation Associate
Gopuff
Cherry Hill, NJ, USA
Posted on Oct 11, 2024
The Transportation Coordinator role will ensure timely and optimal product flow within Gopuff’s Distribution Center (DC) Network. This is an exciting opportunity to apply your Supply Chain knowledge and experience to help shape and optimize Gopuff’s rapidly-expanding DC Network, including but not limited to:
o Inbound Transportation from Vendors to Gopuff DC’s
o Outbound Transportation from Gopuff DC’s to Micro-fulfillment Centers (MFC’s)
o Adhoc Transportation and Network Projects, as needed
Responsibilities
- Work closely with stakeholders from Distribution Centers, Replenishment Planning, Field Operations, transportation carriers, 3PL warehouse, vendors and other supply chain stakeholders to ensure that Transportation Service and Cost Targets are achieved
- Serve as the primary point-of-contact for Inbound and Outbound Transportation Operations, and coordinate rapid issue resolution with key network stakeholders
- Utilize the Gopuff Transportation Management System (TMS) to build, tender and monitor transportation shipments from pick-up through to delivery
- Execute ad hoc shipments (i.e. promotions, donations, etc.) to support business needs
- Reconcile freight invoices on an ad hoc business to ensure that freight charges are consist with contracted rates
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree is preferred
- Military experience is preferred
- 1-5 Years of Experience in the Supply Chain / Logistics Industry.
- Understanding of U.S. Freight Transportation: Modes, Carriers, Networks, Equipment & Industry
- Proficiency with Google Sheets, MS Excel
- Transportation Management System (TMS) experience and proficiency is preferred
- Solid Written and Verbal Communication Skills Required
- Demonstrated experience in problem-solving, root cause analysis and stakeholder collaboration
Key characteristics to be successful in the role include:
- Customer Focus: Possess an unwavering focus to delight customers, both internal and external
- Initiative: Experience with Prioritization and Time Management in a fast-paced, growth environment
- Collaboration: Ability to work cross-functionally, both internally and externally, to problem-solve and achieve common objectives
- Grit: Willingness to work with urgency and take a ‘Can Do’ approach to ensure successful outcomes
At Gopuff, we know that life can be unpredictable. Sometimes you forget the milk at the store, run out of pet food for Fido, or just really need ice cream at 11 pm. We get it—stuff happens. But that’s where we come in, delivering all your wants and needs in just minutes.
And now, we’re assembling a team of motivated people to help us drive forward that vision to bring a new age of convenience and predictability to an unpredictable world.
Like what you’re hearing? Then join us on Team Blue.
Gopuff is an equal employment opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive workplace where we do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, gender, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or familial status, age, ancestry, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We believe in diversity and encourage any qualified individual to apply.