Location: Mt. Sterling, IL

Department: Dot Transportation, Inc.

Reports To: Transportation Manager

Salary Grade: $46,667 - $70,000 annually, plus bonus opportunity

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Data tracking and report presentation related to all facets of transportation metrics.
• Logistics and company-wide miles management, common carrier, and custom haul activity.
• Will lead and own various projects from creation to completion.
• Assists in processing, communicating updates, and training for driver payroll, as needed.
• Assists in analysis of fuel spend efficiencies.
• Develops and maintains proactive measures for forecasting capacity needs.
• Utilizes analytics tools to find actionable insights to transportation efficiency.
• Actively participates in weekly leadership Round Table meetings, leads/assists Department and Committee meetings, participates in company-wide Miles Team meetings.
• Applies lean tools and thinking to identify and eliminate waste in all areas of the position.

YOU MUST HAVE

• Bachelor's degree
• Strong math and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficient computer skills, including programs such as Excel, Access, and PowerPoint

YOU MAY ALSO HAVE

• Ability to manage flexible work schedule with multiple weekly deadlines
• Detail-oriented
• Strong presentation skills
• Strong motivation to grow and develop
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

ROLE SPECIFICS

• Travel – Occasional overnight travel for trainings, meetings, or company events. Must have ability to travel independently as needed, without restriction by all modes of transportation, including car, plane, or train / vendor calls, training or meetings.

WHO WE ARE

Dot Foods, a pioneer in the food industry supply chain, created Dot Transportation, Inc. (DTI) in 1991 to transport product. Our fleet has since grown to over 1,800 trucks, all maintained by our own team of trained mechanics. As we’ve grown, we haven’t lost sight of caring for our best-in-class ­drivers. We’ve had zero layoffs in our company’s history and continue to make our benefits more competitive.

WHAT DOT CAN OFFER YOU

As a family-owned and -operated company since 1960, Dot Foods has created a strong family culture. We make everyone feel included and respected. In addition to an inclusive working environment, we will provide you with:

• Competitive compensation package, including bonuses for successful performance
• Extensive benefits including medical, dental, 401k, and profit-sharing
• Significant advancement opportunities

Safety: This position assumes responsibility for the workplace safety of self and co-workers, and for the safety conditions of the work locations, exercise and promotes safe behaviors and show unyielding support of programs, rules and policies regarding safety.

EOE/AA Employer: Dot believes all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities. Dot will not discriminate against its employees or applicants for employment because of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status or other basic classes protected by applicable federal or state law provided they are qualified for employment or for existing positions.

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