Logistic Coordinator

Farm Direct Supply; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Farm Direct Supply is seeking a Logistics Coordinator in Atlanta, GA to coordinate shipments from farms to distribution centers and ensure proper temperature controls for freshness.

You will communicate with farmers, trucking companies, and retailers to ensure timely delivery, track shipments, and maintain records while growing knowledge of transportation software systems.

Qualifications

• Produce experience preferred.
• Truck booking experience.
• Knowledge of produce items, dispatching and logistics.
• Ability to learn and understand transportation software systems and technologies.
• Critical thinking and problem solving.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Track shipments, ensure timely delivery, and maintain records.
• Coordinate with warehouse, drivers, and other departments to ensure smooth operations.
• Plan and prioritize sales activities and planning processes to meet company goals.
• Book trucks and negotiate rates with carriers.
• Ensure carriers meet performance requirements including service quality and compliance.
• Manage shipments from booking to final delivery.

Skills

Produce experience

Truck booking

Logistics knowledge

Transportation software

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Scheduling deliveries for OTR trucks

Tools

DAT load board

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

We have an immediate opening for a Logistic Coordinator who will beresponsible for coordinating shipments from farms to distribution centers, ensuring that produce is transported and stored under the correct temperature conditions to maintain freshness.Will also be responsible for communicating with farmers, trucking companies, and retailers to ensure timely delivery and address any issues that may arise.

Requirements:

• Produce Experience preferred.
• Truck booking experience.
• Have a working knowledge of produce items, dispatching and logistics.
• Ability to learn and understand transportation software systems and technologies.
• Critical thinking and problem solving.

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Tracking shipments, ensuring timely delivery, and maintaining accurate records.
• This position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills.
• Plan and prioritize personal sales activities and planning processes to achieve agreed upon company goals and objectives.
• Book trucks.
• Negotiating for best rate and service with carriers.
• Ensure carriers meet or exceed performance requirements including customer service, quality, and compliance.
• Responsible for shipment from booking truck to final delivery.
• Communicates directly with warehouse personnel, supervisors, and other departments as necessary to ensure smooth operation.

Qualifications:

• The ideal candidate will have experience in managing logistics.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Extensive knowledge on DAT load board.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to learn and understand transportation software systems and technologies.
• Critical thinking and problem solving.
• Do you have experience scheduling delivery appointments for OTR Trucks.