Utz Quality Foods is currently seeking a Dedicated Fleet Coordinator.As the Dedicated Fleet Relationship Coordinator at Utz Brands, you will play a crucial role in overseeing and optimizing our dedicated fleet operations. You will be responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with fleet partners, ensuring the smooth and efficient transportation of our products from production facilities to distribution centers and customers. This role requires a combination of strategic planning, relationship management, and operational coordination skills to drive success.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for fleet partner, addressing any concerns or issues promptly and effectively.
• Collaborate with fleet partner to optimize transportation routes, schedules, and performance metrics.
• Provide top tier customer service & communication to our DSD partners
• Responsible for tracking all freight through the delivery process.
• Accountable for all service KPI's: on time pickup, on time delivery, cost per hundred weight, cost per mile, etc
• Evaluate shipments, consolidate loads, and select most cost-effective method of delivery.
• Fleet Partner Relationship Management
• Manage the primary activities of the deployment and delivery cycle including, planning (load building and mode/carrier selection), execution (tendering, track trace and scheduling), and reporting (performance to budget, compliance).
• Lead weekly/bi-weekly carrier performance calls

Job Requirements

• Self-starter who thrives working independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic, deadline-oriented environment.
• Creative and innovative thinker with proven ability to drive results.
• Proven organizational and priority setting skills
• Analytical, business process and problem-solving experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft programs including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Transportation Management System (TMS) experience strongly preferred.
• Must have the ability to interface with carrier representatives.

Spreading Joy Through Food!

Here at Utz, we have a passion for food that our associates enjoy creating, our customers value selling, and our consumers love eating. Our renowned family of brands includes Utz, Zapp's, Boulder Canyon, and On the Border. We provide a supportive, caring and inclusive environment that offers opportunities for career growth and advancement. We believe it is important to help take care of our associates by providing benefits, resources, and programs that ensure they live their healthiest lives. Our benefit package includes medical, dental, and vision plans, an employer match 401k, profit sharing plan, employee stock purchase plan and much more. Join OneUtzTeam and help us spread joy through food for generations to come!

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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