Coordinator, Sr Logistics

Performance Food Group; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

401K Employer Matching

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Performance Food Group in Tampa, FL is seeking a logistics professional to assist the Logistics Manager in managing inbound freight operations, negotiating rates, and ensuring timely deliveries.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in logistics, with a preference for someone with a related associate degree, and experience in foodservice distribution. This full-time role offers growth opportunities and a strong team environment.

Qualifications

• Required Education: High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience.
• Required Experience: Minimum 2 years experience and/or any equivalent combination of education, training.
• Preferred Education: Associates degree in related area.
• Preferred Experience: 4 - 5 years Logistics / transportation, administrative support experience in related area within foodservice industry.

Responsibilities

• Work with Logistics Manager to negotiate lowest freight costs without reducing service level.
• Conduct vendor reviews to update freight rate, correct warehouse pick up location details, etc.; manage drop ship invoices.
• Identify backhaul pickups that do not meet the minimum requirement for revenue; identify loads to be moved by contract carriage.
• Updates the Logistics Pipeline form; generate period-end revenue report.
• Monitor accepted loads and verify that the loads were delivered on time; monitor fuel rates.
• Audit carriers' freight bills to insure they agree with carriers' confirmations. Coordinate with Accounting to file vendor charge-backs to orders with volumes that have been confirmed but not shipped by managed vendor.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience

Associates degree in related area

Job description

Company Description:

Performance Foodservice, PFG's broadline distributor, maintains a unique relationship with a variety of local customers, including independent restaurants and hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. A team of sales reps, chefs, consultants, and other experts builds close relationships with customers - providing advice on improving operations, menu development, product selection, and operational strategies. The Performance team delivers delicious food but also goes above and beyond to help independent restaurant owners achieve their dreams.

Job Description:

We Deliver the Goods:

• Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more
• Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America's food distribution system
• Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect

Position Summary:

Responsible for assisting the Logistics Manager in effectively managing the entire daily operations of inbound logistics in order to acquire control of inbound freight at less than delivered price to enhance bottom line income for the company. Solves freight problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where some standardization exists. Analyzes work-related situations and make decisions in an effective and timely manner. Answers questions and solves issues based on extensive logistics and company specific knowledge. May assist with training. Communicates and interacts with vendors and coworkers professionally ensuring questions are answered accurately and in a timely manner. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and perform any duty assigned to best serve the company.

Position Responsibilities:

• Work with Logistics Manager to negotiate lowest freight costs without reducing service level.
• Conduct vendor reviews to update freight rate, correct warehouse pick up location details, etc.; manage drop ship invoices.
• Identify backhaul pickups that do not meet the minimum requirement for revenue; identify loads to be moved by contract carriage.
• Updates the Logistics Pipeline form; generate period-end revenue report.
• Monitor accepted loads and verify that the loads were delivered on time; monitor fuel rates.
• Audit carriers' freight bills to insure they agree with carriers' confirmations. Coordinate with Accounting to file vendor charge-backs to orders with volumes that have been confirmed but not shipped by managed vendor.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits:

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Qualifications:

Required Education: High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience

Required Experience: Minimum 2 years experience and/or any equivalent combination of education, training

Preferred qualifications:

Preferred Education: Associates degree in related area

Preferred Experience: 4 - 5 years Logistics / transportation, administrative support experience in related area within foodservice industry.

EEO Statement:

Performance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries (individually or collectively, the "Company") provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. Please click on the following links to review: (1) our EEO Policy; (2) the "EEO is the Law" poster and supplement; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.