JOB POST

Freight Coordinator

 

We are proud of our award winning culture!  We received the "Best Place to Work" award by the readers of Sun Media for both 2020 and 2021.  

The Position

 The Freight Coordinator will be responsible for the logistical coordination of all outbound shipments.  This includes communication with 3rd party carriers from product shipment to final destination while balancing freight costs, monitoring transit times and internal operations schedules, and expediting shipments as needed.

 Job Duties and Responsibilities

  • Manage and coordinate all outbound shipments

  • Route freight with most cost-effective carrier and ensure customers receive required documentation on time

  • Point of contact between third party carriers and Good Sense Foods providing load tender instructions and ETA requirements

  • Create pick lists, BOL, shipping labels, order reports, and customer invoices

  • Maintain excellent external/internal communication related to specific PO’s

  • Anticipate logistics disruptions and promptly advise appropriate personnel regarding possible shipment delays or issues

  • Assist with investigation and resolution process of all origin and destination demurrage and detention claims

  • General understanding of service level and logistics cost metrics

  • Maintains understanding of DC operations responsibilities (Crossdock, backhaul, routing, receiving, selection, etc.)

  • Maintains a thorough knowledge of GMP processes with regards to food grade products and ensures food safety during transportation

  • Assist Distribution Manager with special projects when necessary

  • Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.

  • Manage difficult customer/freight situations, and respond promptly to customer needs

  • Deals with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.

  • Must be able to work efficiently and meet deadlines in a high energy, fast paced environment

  • Prioritize and plan work efficiently

  • Monitor inventory and process shipments into and out of contracted exterior warehouses. 

  • Help as needed in warehouse to check customer orders, pick orders, verify inventory as needed.  

Qualifications

Essential

  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in an LTL freight management role, preferably in a manufacturing setting

  • Ability to work efficiently and meet deadlines in a high energy, fast paced environment

  • Effectively communicate with external vendors, customers, and all members of the organization

  • Proficiency with ERP system, warehouse management systems and transportation management systems.

  • Proficient in using Microsoft Office software suite (especially Microsoft Excel)

 

Desirable

  • Some College, preferably in supply chain management

  • Bilingual English – Spanish

  • Forklift experience

Education and/or Experience

  • High School Diploma or GED

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

  • Sit for extended periods of time,

  • Ability to type, talk and communicate both written and verbally and use telephone system

  • Visual ability to use a computer and calculator

  • Ability to move around facility with occasional bending and lifting to 50 pounds

 WORKING ENVIRONMENT

  • Typical office environment, inside climate controlled, shared office space.

 While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

 EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Waymouth Farms, Inc. dba Good Sense Foods is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, age, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.