Corporate Transportation Coordinator
Description
Bringing our love of food to families for five generations! Blount Fine Foods is a family-owned and operated manufacturer, marketer, and developer of premium fresh prepared foods. We are an engaging team, bringing restaurant-quality products to America including single-serve grab-n-go fresh soups, mac & cheese, and entrées in grocery stores across the country, as well as for hot bars and restaurants. Help us create the finest food experiences including those with specialty certifications that include organic, gluten-free, and low sodium, among others. Join a proven team for growth, success, and a satisfying career!
This is a 2nd shift from 1pm - 10pm
Summary
The Transportation Coordinator is responsible for planning, coordinating, and monitoring the movement of temperature-controlled food products to ensure timely, safe, and compliant delivery. This role plays a critical part in maintaining cold chain integrity, optimizing transportation efficiency, and maintaining customer service.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Work with TMS provider on route planning & scheduling outbound shipments. Coordinate daily and weekly transportation schedules with our 3PL warehouse partners for refrigerated and frozen goods, ensuring on-time, in temp delivery and compliance.
- Communicate with 3PL carriers and internal fleet drivers to assign loads, track shipments, and resolve delivery issues.
- Monitor temperature devices, ensure proper handling procedures, and respond to any deviations or equipment failures.
- Conduct temperature-control issue analysis, identifying patterns by month, year, and carrier, identifying trends to improve carrier selection and protocols.
- Utilize TMS, ERP and temperature monitoring software to manage outbound and incoming product and materials loads.
- Utilize Transportation Management Systems (TMS) to track shipping status, metrics, and KPIs. Implement existing technologies to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
- Serve as a point of contact for internal teams and customers regarding delivery status, delays, or special handling instructions.
- Address and resolve transportation issues such as delays, equipment breakdowns, or route changes in real-time.
Education:
- High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field preferred.
- Experience: 2+ years of experience in transportation or logistics, preferably in the food or cold chain industry. Experience with Transportation Management Systems and other relevant software tools.
- Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) is a plus.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office, ERP, TMS and relevant software.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact with team members, vendors, and stakeholders.
- Experience with refrigerated LTL and FTL shipments.
- Familiarity with FSMA and HACCP protocols.
Our Total Compensation Package Includes:
- Medical, dental and vision benefits.
- 401k with Company match.
- Paid time off including vacation, sick time, and holidays.
- Education Assistance Program.
- Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability.
- Discounts on Blount products at Company retail location.
- Discretionary Annual Bonus Program.