Corp Transportation Coord

Blount Fine Foods; Fall River (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision benefits

401k with Company match and Profit-ShK

Job summary

Blount Fine Foods in Fall River, MA is seeking a transportation coordinator to join our 2nd shift (1pm–10pm). The role requires strong communication, organization, and the ability to manage truck scheduling, deliveries, pickups and inbound freight in a busy environment.

You will allocate trucking resources, coordinate with Sales and Production to meet shipping requirements, use a TMS and Power BI for reporting, and support the Accounts Payable team with freight processing and claims.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required, with 1–2 years transportation experience preferred.
• Experience with transportation management systems (TMS).
• Proficient in data analysis and reporting tools (Power BI, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Schedule and manage truck deliveries, pickups, and inbound freight.
• Allocate trucking resources efficiently and cost-effectively.
• Coordinate with Sales and Production to meet shipping requirements.
• Process freight claims and collaborate with Accounts Payable.
• Maintain on-time and in-full shipment tracking using reporting tools.
• Utilize TMS for automation and generate Excel reports.

Skills

Communication

PowerBI

Leadership

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Bringing our love of food to families for five generations! Blount Fine Foods is a family-owned and operated manufacturer, marketer, and developer of premium fresh prepared foods. We are an engaging team, bringing restaurant-quality products to America including single-serve grab-n-go fresh soups, mac & cheese, and entrées in grocery stores across the country, as well as for hot bars and restaurants. Help us create the finest food experiences including those with specialty certifications that include organic, gluten-free, and low sodium, among others. Join a proven team for growth, success, and a satisfying career!

The pay range for this position is $50,000-$55,000 per year.

This is a 2nd shift from 1pm - 10pm

Job Summary

This position requires an individual who can work in a busy environment, possesses solid communication skills, is detail oriented and very organized.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Needs to be able to execute all truck scheduling, deliveries, pickups and incoming freight.


• Ensures proper allocation of trucking resources


• Ensures most efficient and cost-effective transportation decisions.


• Communicate effectively with Sales and Production, to fulfill all sales/shipping requirements. Including shipping delays and/or product rejection.


• Helps to assist in processing freight claims and communicate with accounting on returns


• Gathers all info for outbound transfers for all warehouses


• Schedules PO’s that are requested by purchasing to be picked up


• Schedules for trucks LTL and truck loads daily


• Utilizes TMS system(s) for automation of truck scheduling and tracking shipments and keeps track of excel reports for tracking on time deliveries to customers.


• Utilize PowerBI and other reporting outlets to analyze current state data to ensure customer shipments are occurring on time and in full.


• Support Fleet Operations when necessary to maintain business continuity.


• Subject Matter of Expert (SME) of Department software & technical solutions.


• Participate in business reviews with vendor partners to ensure contractual deliveries are achieved as negotiated.


• Participates in the Invoicing review process to ensure accuracy and support the Accounts Payable team.


• Directly supports the development and tracking of department Key Performance Indicators to drive continuous improvement.


• Actively participates in personal development training opportunities to enhance business acumen and soft skills.


• Serves as lead liaison for internal “customer” departments (Customer Solutions, Sales, Procurement, Demand Planning) to solve ad hoc events that challenge the flow of forecasted business Operations.


• Assist department leadership in creation of training programs and SOPs.


• Other responsibilities w/ similar skill and work conditions as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Effectively utilizes available tools to maximize contribution.


• Manages Expenses.


• Understands relationships of resources, processes and profit.


• Ability to leverage critical thinking skills to project future state, and the ability to prepare and deliver one’s division to its optimum performance.


• Build relationships at all levels.


• Practices early intervention; resolves issues early.


• Communicate clearly and effectively.


• Inspires trust and builds Teamwork.


• Is a Motivator.


• Demonstrates sound and ethical decision-making, even under pressure


• Patient; challenges appropriately


• Open to ideas of others


• Consistent


• Persuasive in getting others to consider his/her or company’s point of view


• Communicates effectively; has a point of view


• Inspires trust; viewpoint actively sought by others


• Overcomes objections with logic and effective communication skills


• Able to deliver message of "Culture change"; in a positive, constructive and effective manner


• Is a Leader and is viewed as one.


• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.


• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organizations HRIS and talent management systems.


• Ability to recognize and define problems and opportunities; collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.


• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have strong computer skillset. Including knowledge of databases, spreadsheet, Word, and PowerPoint software.


• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of an organization.


• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.


• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.


• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.


• At least 1 – 2 years related transportation experience required.


• Experience with transportation management systems

Our Total Compensation Package Includes:

• Medical, dental and vision benefits


• 401k with Company match and Profit-Sharing Plan


• Paid time off including vacation, sick time and holidays


• Education Assistance Program


• Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability


• Discounts on Blount products at Company retail locations