Logistics Manager

Job description

We Deliver the Goods

• Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more
• Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America’s food distribution system
• Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect

Position Summary

Responsible for administering the freight-sheltered income program while ensuring timely delivery of inside collect and backhaul shipments. Enlists and qualifies various carriers and manages the claims and pallet recovery programs. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and performs any duty assigned to best serve the company.

Position Responsibilities

• Implements delivery programs within budgetary guidelines while still maintaining an acceptable level of customer satisfaction.
• Generates period-end revenue report. Identify backhaul pickups that do not meet the minimum requirement for revenue.
• Reviews daily purchase orders to build optimal consolidations to achieve maximum revenue. Establishes Booked Freight Cost with vendors. Negotiates contract rates and conditions with carrier.
• Implements quality delivery initiatives and methods which meet the company’s needs and the needs of the vendors/customers. Develops delivery strategies which are cost-effective and meet the necessary scheduling and time requirements. Qualifies carriers and maintains accurate rate, contract and insurance records.
• Administers "pallets owed" to vendor program.
• Administers claim recovery program.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.