Senior Coordinator of Logistics for Fresh Produce

2 weeks ago


Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States C&S Wholesale Grocers Inc Full time
Position Overview


The Senior Coordinator of Logistics for Fresh Produce will manage the effective transportation of fresh produce from suppliers and growers to distribution centers.

This role is crucial for enhancing supply chain operations, constructing efficient truckloads of various produce items, coordinating transportation logistics, ensuring adherence to quality standards and regulations, and collaborating across departments such as Procurement, Operations, and Transportation to meet delivery timelines and maintain product quality.

Job Responsibilities

- Collaborate with carriers, buyers, shippers, quality control inspectors, warehouse staff, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth operations.
- Serve as a point of contact between third-party carriers and other relevant parties regarding vendor relations.
- Analyze distribution center priority lists and address any issues related to the delivery of priority shipments.
- Provide timely updates on freight traffic and inform relevant parties of any delivery challenges.
- Dispatch logistics information to third-party carriers to facilitate the swift movement of produce.


- Formulate truckloads while considering various constraints such as loading regions, temperature compatibility, truck capacity, required delivery dates, and other factors.

- Review purchase orders for accuracy and establish appropriate delivery schedules.
- Manage produce rejections and resolve assessorial charges, including layover and redelivery fees.
- Address issues related to overages, shortages, and damages, and assist in claims resolution.
- Conduct post-delivery surveys to ensure carriers fulfill their obligations, investigating any discrepancies and applying necessary penalties.

Contract Management

- Ensure compliance with transportation contracts, incorporating partnership fees, fuel surcharges, and other assessorial fees into the rates.
- Balance existing contracts with spot market rates to optimize transportation costs.
- Negotiate rates with both new and existing third-party carriers for long and short-haul transportation.

Industry Knowledge

- Interpret guidelines, customs, and regulations pertaining to the transportation of perishable goods.

Travel Requirements:
No

Work Environment

Office:
Office Temperature (65F to 75F)

Skills and Qualifications

- Specialized Knowledge: In-depth understanding of the produce transportation sector and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

- Special Skills: Ability to navigate and operate within all transportation growing regions, including local deliveries.

Comprehend the dynamics of each growing region, including supply and demand, seasonality, unique produce requirements, vendor-specific challenges, and factors affecting truck availability.


Experience:

5-7 years of experience in transportation or a related logistics field.

Shift:
1st Shift (United States of America)

Company Overview

C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC is a leading provider of supply chain solutions and wholesale grocery distribution in the United States. Founded in 1918, C&S serves a diverse clientele, including independent supermarkets, chain stores, military bases, and institutions, offering over 100,000 different products. C&S is committed to supporting community initiatives and fostering a safe work environment for all employees.

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