Logistics Specialist

Reporting to the Logistics Manager. A Logistics Team Member supporting the logistics sales and supply chain functions by coordinating with third-party logistics providers (3PLs) and asset-based carriers to ensure timely accurate and cost-effective movement of product.

• Communicate and collaborate with internal teams to meet customer needs
• Coordinate with internal teams and external logistics personnel (3PLs) to release product and meet delivery requirements
• Organize schedule and coordinate shipments
• Coordinate and monitor supply chain operations ensuring timely movement of goods
• Plan and track product shipments proactively communicating delays and exceptions
• Identify investigate and assist in resolution of inventory discrepancies
• Enter logistics orders and verify shipments in the ERP system (Deacom)
• Arrange transportation in a time-sensitive and cost-effective manner

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Customer-service orientation professionalism and strong interpersonal/relationship management skills.
• Positive motivated and accountable; demonstrates initiative a desire to learn and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced team-oriented environment.
• Excellent written and verbal business communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• Strong organization attention to detail time management basic math and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and the ability to quickly learn new processes procedures and business systems.
• Ability to understand and follow food safety principles and basic food science concepts as applicable to the role.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Inventory management experience.
• Working knowledge of supply chain concepts common obstacles and practical solutions.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• 23 years of logistics shipping/receiving or transportation coordination experience.
• Import/export logistics experience
• Experience with carrier/3PL portals appointment scheduling and shipping documents

Physical Requirements

• Able to stand and/or walk for extended periods.
• Able to reach overhead as needed.
• Able to safely lift and carry boxes up to 55 pounds.
• Able to bend/twist/reach and squat/kneel as required.
• Repetitive movement - keyboard

Benefits Offered:

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Accident/Critical Illness Insurance

Generous PTO Accrual

Paid Holidays