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Transportation Analyst

Within our Supply Chain team located in Denver, Leprino is seeking an Transportation Analyst to move our organization to an even larger level of dairy ingredient and nutrition growth! We take pride in our vision to be the "world's best", it is why we work harder, invest more, and continually innovate. At Leprino Foods, starting compensation for this role typically ranges between $60,000 and $80,000. This position has an annual target bonus of 5%.

Responsibilities :

• Performs timely and accurate coordination of domestic shipments from LFC facilities with minimal supervision.
• Manages timely and accurate export shipments through U.S. ports and dray operations.
• Resolves issues that could delay or prevent timely execution of an order such as reestablishing routing guides for nonexistent lanes, or if carrier of choice cannot perform to the requirements.
• Manage volumes across all US export modes of transportation used by Leprino Foods, to include : full truckload, less than full truckload, intermodal, rail boxcar, port drayage and ocean carriage.
• Actively communicates with carriers and internal customer contacts to ensure accurate and timely delivery of product.
• Collaborates with Corporate Transportation Team for cross training and backup responsibilities as advised by the Transportation Supervisor.
• Assumes after hours on call duty (nights and weekends) for one week approximately every other month to ensure efficient, uninterrupted customer service.
• Manages costs associated with transportation and governmental compliance issues, involved with each shipment obtaining the lowest possible cost while meeting all established LFC service levels.
• Coordinates the analysis of the annual RFP (request for proposal) process with Ocean Carriers, OTR (overtheroad) carriers as well as NVOCCs (nonvessel operating common carrier) reviewing alternative modes of transportation and balancing the costs versus service provided.
• Ensures carrier insurance compliance.

Qualifications :

You Have At Least (Required Qualifications) :

Leprino Foods celebrates and supports diversity. We believe in equal opportunity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability. We know we are better together and are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive culture that uses the unique talents, experiences, background, and perspectives of each individual employee.

Offering You In Return :

A chance to be part of a team of individuals passionate about producing and delivering high-quality products that help feed and nourish families around the world. Leprino Foods could not be where it is today without our incredible employees. That is why we share in our success together by rewarding you for your hard work. Hiring great people who are in it for the long run is our goal. Through competitive salaries and bonuses, life, medical / dental / vision coverage, voluntary benefits, employee assistance programs, wellness incentives, tuition assistance, vacation, ten paid holidays, sick time, paid parental leave, annual merit increases, as well as the LFC Profit-Sharing & 401(k) plan. Your impact will be noticed and rewarded, as you seek to further our company, our customers, and one another.

Our Story : Leprino Foods history dates back over 70 years, when Jim Leprino first started making small batches of mozzarella for local markets and eateries in the Little Italy neighborhood of Denver. Weve grown a bit since then. Today, Leprino is the worlds largest manufacturer of mozzarella and lactose, and a leading producer of whey protein. Still owned by Jim and the Leprino family, our sights are set to be the Worlds Best Dairy Food and Ingredient Company. To help us achieve that bold vision, were looking for our secret ingredient : You. A motivated team member who is the best at what you do. Three people in a small corner grocery store in the early 1950s have now grown to almost 5,000 employees throughout 16 global locations. Will you join us on our journey?

The Easy Apply option through LinkedIn is not considered an official application with Leprino Foods. If you would like to formally apply for this open position, please visit careers.leprinofoods.com.