Logistics Specialist

Gotham Greens•New York, NY

47d

About The Position

Logistics Specialist Planning Plan outbound shipments of customer sales orders and intracompany transfers within capacity, resource and schedule constraints. Schedule delivery appointments using customer portals or email. Coordinate with Plant Operations teams to schedule and assign drivers to routes. Partner with 3PL brokers to request spot rate quotes and book carriers for shipments, as needed. Generate shipment documentation including bills of lading (BOL) and delivery invoices. Support Primary contact for drivers and 3PL brokers to resolve delivery questions, exceptions and incidents. Coordinate sales order escalations with Customer Service, Sales and Plant Operations teams. Monitor and maintain accurate data in logistics platforms like TMS, telematics, fleet management, fuel cards, and 3PL load portals. Assist the Customer Service and Accounting teams with invoice reconciliation by reviewing completed shipment documentation like BOLs or proof of delivery (POD). Assist the Operations and HR leadership with DOT compliance including documenting, organizing and auditing required records. Reporting Provide periodic analysis and reporting for leadership, including: On-time and in full performance Root cause analysis Freight cost by customer, lane and region Fleet utilization and capacity 3PL scorecard Customer unload time DOT compliance Candidate Qualifications 2 years of fleet or third-party transportation management Can demonstrate industry knowledge of perishable commodity shipping or food and beverage distribution to major retailers. Familiarity with fleet route optimization, TMS, and telematics. Familiarity with DOT and commercial vehicle administrative requirements Experience with Microsoft Office apps like Outlook, Excel and Sharepoint

Requirements

2 years of fleet or third-party transportation management
Can demonstrate industry knowledge of perishable commodity shipping or food and beverage distribution to major retailers.
Familiarity with fleet route optimization, TMS, and telematics.
Familiarity with DOT and commercial vehicle administrative requirements
Experience with Microsoft Office apps like Outlook, Excel and Sharepoint

Responsibilities

Plan outbound shipments of customer sales orders and intracompany transfers within capacity, resource and schedule constraints.
Schedule delivery appointments using customer portals or email.
Coordinate with Plant Operations teams to schedule and assign drivers to routes.
Partner with 3PL brokers to request spot rate quotes and book carriers for shipments, as needed.
Generate shipment documentation including bills of lading (BOL) and delivery invoices.
Primary contact for drivers and 3PL brokers to resolve delivery questions, exceptions and incidents.
Coordinate sales order escalations with Customer Service, Sales and Plant Operations teams.
Monitor and maintain accurate data in logistics platforms like TMS, telematics, fleet management, fuel cards, and 3PL load portals.
Assist the Customer Service and Accounting teams with invoice reconciliation by reviewing completed shipment documentation like BOLs or proof of delivery (POD).
Assist the Operations and HR leadership with DOT compliance including documenting, organizing and auditing required records.
Provide periodic analysis and reporting for leadership, including:
On-time and in full performance
Root cause analysis
Freight cost by customer, lane and region
Fleet utilization and capacity
3PL scorecard
Customer unload time
DOT compliance