Logistics Coordinator - Kenosha, United States - Heartland Produce Co.

Heartland Produce Co.

Verified Company

Kenosha, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Does your employer treat you and their customers/vendors like family?

Join Heartland Produce Company, where we are passionate about delivering consistently fresh produce from our family to yours Every day, with excellence, we selflessly serve our customers, vendors, co-workers and community We have fun while keeping it real - Real, Fresh, Produce

Logistics Coordinator - Assist the logistics manager in managing the day-to-day operations of the inbound logistics department at the Heartland Produce Co. Kenosha, WI Facility.

Hours: 8am to 5pm Monday thru Friday; every other weekend (will be discussed upon interview)

Duties and Responsibilities:

Keep Department onbudget which entails continuously optimizing the logistics operations and exploring effective ways to reduce expenditures while enhancing the customer experience
Work closely with transportation partners to negotiate rates
Effectively communicate with procurement staff and carriers on the dispatching of loads, follow up with location updates daily and sets arrival schedules and appointments
Work with carriers, vendors and coworkers to mitigate claims
Interact with carriers regarding billing issues to ensure accurate, timely payment
Maintain effective/professional relationships with customers, produce vendors, carriers and coworkers
Collaborates with warehouse receiving department to effectively receive loads and communicates to our transportation partners if any discrepancies are noted
Ability to analyze opportunities and make recommendations on options and/or alternatives to improve upon appropriate KPI's

Qualifications:

High School diploma or equivalent required
Associates/Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics or Transportation preferred
5+ years' supply chain/logistics experience in industryspecific field (produce wholesale)
Able to prioritize and multitask in a highstress environment
High degree of critical thinking skills investigate discrepancies within the supply chain
Attention to detail with emphasis on accuracy and quality
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Outlook

Benefits and Compensation

Salary based on experience
100% paid insurance, (Medical, Basic Life and Dental) for employees eligible after 31 days
80% paid insurance (Medical and Dental) for dependents eligible after 31 days
Vision and Voluntary life insurance
Shortterm and Longterm disability coverage
Critical Illness and Accident coverage
Flex Spending Account
Traditional 401(k) and Roth 401(k)
Employer Match up to 5%
Paid Time Off and Holidays
Tuition Assistance Program
End of the year bonus

Advancement opportunities available to those willing to better themselves and the company by going above and beyond for our customers.

Work with us to deliver consistent results for our customers. We are excited to grow with you

This list of job duties is intended to provide a general overview and is not exhaustive. We value flexibility and collaboration, and as such, additional responsibilities may arise to support our team and organizational goals.

Those assigned to this role should be prepared to undertake tasks beyond those specified and adapt to dynamic work expectations.

We are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Join us in building a team that reflects the diversity of the world we live in.

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