Logistics & Inventory Coordinator

Bonji Foods•Middlesex, NJ

8d•$50,000 - $60,000•Onsite

About The Position

Bonji Foods is seeking an organized and persistent Logistics & Inventory Coordinator to manage outbound logistics and finished goods inventory for its frozen smoothie bowl base and sorbet manufacturing business. The role coordinates truckloads with freight brokers, carriers, and third-party warehouses, and oversees local direct-to-customer deliveries and the inventory supporting them. It reports directly to ownership. No logistics experience is required; training is provided, and the role is described as a career-building position with room to grow as the company scales. The position is full-time and on-site in Middlesex, New Jersey, with a Monday–Friday schedule. Pay is $50,000–$56,000 per year, depending on qualifications. During the first 90 days, the coordinator will learn the products, customers, and daily workflow; take over driver routing and direct-account inventory tracking; and begin booking truckloads and coordinating with third-party warehouses.

Requirements

Strong organization and follow-through, including the ability to track many moving pieces.
Confident, professional communication by phone, text, and email.
Ability to hold vendors accountable and push back politely but firmly.
Comfort with Excel or Google Sheets.
Problem-solving approach and interest in building processes.
Interest in a long-term career path in operations and supply chain.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s or associate’s degree in supply chain, business, or a related field.
Reporting skills.
Prior logistics, inventory, or operations experience.
Valid driver’s license, if needed.

Responsibilities

Work with freight brokers and carriers to arrange timely shipments at the best cost.
Coordinate order setup and release with third-party warehouses.
Address damages, shortages, and errors with warehouses and carriers, pursuing claims and credits through resolution.
Book delivery appointments while balancing customer relationships, production schedules, and inventory.
Help develop logistics plans, rules, and guidelines, including minimum order quantities and lead times for the distributor network.
Oversee the order-taking workflow and ensure every account is contacted daily.
Track finished goods inventory for direct-delivery customers and ensure products are available for routes.
Speak with purchasers to help build orders for managed customers.
Flag low stock and coordinate with production to keep direct accounts supplied.
Coordinate order taking with accounts receivable so orders ship only to customers whose accounts are current.
Assign daily routes and special tasks to delivery drivers and stay in contact with them throughout the day.
Provide customers with accurate delivery ETAs and answer questions about order location.
Manage the truck rental account and review invoices for billing errors.
Schedule routine vehicle maintenance.
Maintain required DOT records and compliance information.
Process customer credit card payments.
Support accounts receivable with collections outreach.
Build reports and track KPIs for ownership, including freight cost per shipment, on-time delivery, claims recovered, inventory accuracy, and order volume.