Logistics Operations Specialist

1 week ago


Schaumburg, Illinois, United States Quality Bakeries LLC Full time
Job Overview

Summary: The Logistics Operations Specialist is tasked with overseeing all freight managed by Quality Bakeries LLC. This role requires daily analysis of industry developments and carrier options to optimize cost efficiency during negotiations, while consistently achieving high on-time delivery rates. Availability around the clock is essential.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee all freight operations managed by Quality Bakeries LLC.
  • Engage in negotiations with carriers and broker partners to identify cost-saving opportunities.
  • Achieve a 99% on-time delivery performance each quarter.
  • Process freight invoices and submit month-end financial accruals.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage and resolve delivery exceptions.
  • Investigate industry trends and identify potential new carrier partnerships.
  • Implement strategies to ensure timely and complete delivery to customers.

Qualifications:

  • A minimum of three years of experience in freight logistics is required, along with a Bachelor's degree or at least five years of relevant industry experience.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential.
  • Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite is necessary.
  • Must possess strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.
  • Ability to effectively solve problems is crucial.
  • Dependability and a strong work ethic are required.
  • Willingness to be available after hours for delivery issues, sharing this responsibility with team members.

Projected Salary: Approximately $60,000 plus benefits, subject to variation based on candidate qualifications.

Company Overview

Our Mission:
At Quality Bakeries LLC, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional products and services to the Food Service and In-Store Bakery sectors. Our experienced team, competitive offerings, and high-quality manufacturing processes ensure our success. We provide customized support, dedicated account management, innovative marketing strategies, supply chain solutions, and a national distribution network. Our core values of respect, integrity, focus, and ambition empower us to exceed our customers' expectations.

About Quality Bakeries LLC:
With a legacy dating back to 1888, Quality Bakeries LLC has a rich history in baking cookies and crackers. Recently, we have sharpened our focus on producing high-quality baked goods, including our renowned lines of bagels, English muffins, cake muffins, breads, rolls, crackers, and croutons. We take pride in delivering quality products, outstanding service, and value to our customers nationwide, maintaining our commitment to excellence for over 125 years.



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