Backhaul Logistics Coordinator

United Natural Foods, Inc.; Pompano Beach (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K

Growth and development opportunities

Job summary

UNFI is hiring for a Transportation Scheduler to manage PO pickup scheduling and communications with vendors, buyers, dispatchers and drivers. You will ensure timely paperwork, load packets, manifests and labels, and coordinate with multiple teams to keep shipments moving smoothly.

Knowledge of transportation procedures, accuracy in documentation, and strong teamwork are essential. The role is full-time with competitive benefits and a dynamic distribution environment.

Qualifications

• Detail oriented and organized.
• Capable of timely record keeping and forms.
• Ability to build accurate pallet counts.

Responsibilities

• Contact vendors to confirm pickup details and notify of changes.
• Complete reports and transportation logs in a timely manner.
• Prepare packets with load details, manifest and labels for drivers.
• Deliver packets to Transportation or Receiving.
• Collect packets from previous days' backhaul activity.
• File return manifest sheets and forward weekly recaps to routing.
• Inform supervisor of paperwork discrepancies.
• Check pool to ensure no outstanding purchase orders.
• Ensure backhauls are picked up and track PORC documents.
• Notify inbound logistics about overflow pallets of 10+.
• Perform other relevant duties as required.

Skills

Detail oriented

Organizational skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Job description

UNFI is hiring for a Transportation Scheduler to manage PO pickup scheduling and communications with vendors, buyers, dispatchers and drivers. You will ensure timely paperwork, load packets, manifests and labels, and coordinate with multiple teams to keep shipments moving smoothly.

Knowledge of transportation procedures, accuracy in documentation, and strong teamwork are essential. The role is full-time with competitive benefits and a dynamic distribution environment.