About Us The Kraft Heinz Company is one of the largest food and beverage companies in the world, with eight $1 billion brands and global sales of approximately $25 billion. We’re a globally trusted producer of high-quality, great-tasting, and nutritious foods for over 150 years. Our brands are truly global, with products produced and marketed in over 40 countries. These beloved products include condiments and sauces, cheese and dairy, meals, meats, refreshment beverages, coffee, infant and nutrition products, and numerous other grocery products in a portfolio of more than 200 legacy and emerging brands. No matter the brand, we’re united under one vision: To sustainably grow by delighting more consumers globally. Bringing this vision to life is our team of 39,000 food lovers, creative thinkers, and high performers worldwide. Together, we help provide meals to those in need through our global partnership with Rise Against Hunger. We also stand committed to responsible, sustainable practices that extend to every facet of our business, our consumers, and our communities. Every day, we’re transforming the food industry with bold thinking and unprecedented results. If you share our passion – and are ready to create the future, build a legacy, and lead as a global citizen – there’s only one thing to do: join our table and let’s make life delicious! Our Culture of Ownership, Meritocracy & Collaboration We're not afraid to think differently. Embrace new ideas. Dream big. We empower our people at every level – from entry-level intern to senior leader – to own their work. We share a responsibility to think like Owners – to be mindful of the collective and sustained success of Kraft Heinz – which we apply to every situation, every day. As part of Kraft Heinz, you're supported to grow and achieve. You’re expected to bring your authentic self to work every day, to lead with humility, and drive outstanding performance at every level – and you’ll be rewarded. You’re given opportunities to leave a mark and build a legacy. But you won’t do it alone. You’re supported by passionate teammates along the way, and our collective, collaborative spirit fuels our incredible progress. Job Description Schedule: 6am-2:30pm Monday- Friday (Subject to overtime as required) Location: Irvine, CA on-site Pay Rate: Starting at $30/hour Key Components of the role 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 KraftHeinz 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 Provide Materials supervisor with feedback regarding shipments 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 Will adhere to the QRMP principles and are committed to delivering to their assigned standard(s) requirements. Must be able to perform the essential function of this position with or without reasonable accommodation Requirements: 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 Location(s)Irvine, CA - Hourly Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for protected individuals, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact HRCompliance@kraftheinz.com for assistance.