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Lindt & Sprüngli looks back on a long-standing tradition of 175 years during which it has become known as one of the most innovative and creative companies making premium chocolate under the key brand Lindt.\nLindt & Sprüngli (North America) Inc. is the holding company of the US family of companies Ghirardelli Chocolate Company, Lindt & Sprüngli (USA) Inc. and Russell Stover Chocolates Inc. Lindt & Sprüngli (North America) Inc. offers a shared-services model acting as the Center of Excellence for the North American market by providing world-class Supply Chain, Project Management, Information Technology, and additional business services to the local entities.\nThis is an exciting time to join our company as we are further accelerating the success story and market expansion over the next years. High performing, entrepreneurial, result driven and passionate employees are key success factors for Lindt & Sprüngli. We are warmly welcoming ambitious talents to join us.\nWhat Lindt & Sprüngli offers:\nA highly passionate team driven for success\n\nA fast-changing business environment and entrepreneurial mindset\n\nCentral and prime office location in Kansas City next to the Plaza\n\nUS or international career opportunities within the Lindt Group\n\nOpportunities to be involved in employee committees\n\nA flexible work environment offering a hybrid model\n\nMarket competitive compensation, annual bonus and benefits\n\nAnd of course - delicious premium chocolate!\n\nLindt & Sprungli wants employees who align to our core values:\nExcellence: You have passion for what you are doing and strive for excellence\n\nInnovation: You are constantly looking for new and better ways to deliver success\n\nEntrepreneurship: You are empowered and accountable for your actions and results\n\nResponsibility: You act with integrity and treat everyone with respect\n\nCollaboration: You support your colleagues across disciplines, business segments and geographies\n\nJob Description Summary:\nOverall responsibility for day-to-day load planning execution of multiple modes of transportation (intermodal, truckload, multi-stop, and less-than-truckload) for specific distribution/ manufacturing location(s). Coordinate daily load planning across all modes of transportation, reviewing and making recommendations for operational improvements. Work with customer service, distribution centers, carriers, and planning to optimize customer service and operational efficiencies. Resolve any shipment or delivery issues with warehousing and transportation partners. Collaborate with all functions within Logistics to provide performance feedback on transportation and warehouse providers.\nEssential Functions\nMust be able to multi-task and work under a demanding, fast-paced environment\n\nReview shipment routing and freight costs to optimize service and cost according to published routing guide\n\nUse knowledge of transit time, carrier base, and cost to determine how and when to assign our refrigerated carriers to daily shipments, adjusting pickup and delivery dates as needed\n\nEffectively and proactively communicate with customer service, plants/DCs, and carriers to minimize impact of late/potentially late trucks\n\nMust understand financials of transportation and impact on department P&L to make effective current and future operational decisions\n\nEnsure that carrier(s) follow LSNA protocol-timely appointing, appropriate drop trailer pools, timely pickup and delivery, timely status updates, tender acceptance rate, on-time pickup, and on-time delivery\n\nWork daily within our Transportation Management System (TMS) for scheduling, reporting, and analytics\n\nMonitor carrier performance and follow-up with carriers when improvements are needed\n\nApprove upcharges and additional costs with carriers when needed\n\nTake on special projects and duties as assigned by management\n\nBasic Qualifications\nBachelor’s degree or a combination of experience and education\n\nExperience in consumer-packaged goods\n\nStrong written and verbal communication skills\n\nProficient in Microsoft Excel\n\nPreferred Qualifications\nTransportation/logistics management experience\n\nWorking knowledge of TMS\n\nExperience in refrigerated and less-than-truckload transportation\n\nAbility to prioritize and organize assignments\n\nStrong analytical skills\n\nCompany Description\nLindt and Sprüngli (North America) Inc. is the Supply Chain and Business Shared Services Company supporting the Lindt & Sprüngli family of brands (Lindt USA, Ghirardelli Chocolates and Russell Stover Chocolates), headquartered in Kansas City, MO.\nEmployment by Lindt & Sprüngli (North America) Inc. is contingent upon I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification, passing the urinalysis drug screen, and satisfactory employment and background checks.\nLindt & Sprüngli (North America) Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation and gender identity, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law. 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