Logistics Administrator

Sysco Northeast Rdc; Chain (PA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading foodservice distribution company in Pennsylvania seeks a qualified individual to manage backhaul operations. Responsibilities include supervising drivers, handling product claims, and reviewing financial data. Applicants should have a high school diploma and relevant experience, along with strong communication skills. This role offers a dynamic environment in logistics management.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of related experience and/or training required.

Responsibilities

• Manage backhaul opportunities, cross docks, and over the road drivers.
• Provide technical, customer relations, and personnel management for major programs.
• Supervise team of Class A drivers ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Handle all product discrepancy claims including shipping overages.
• Monitor backhaul revenue and prepare reports with recommendations.

Skills

Knowledge of Interstate Commerce Law

PC experience

Foodservice distribution

Excellent written communication skills

Excellent verbal communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent experience

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

This position is created for PRDC operation company (OpCo) that have long-distance routes handled in house. The main function is to manage backhaul opportunities, cross docks and over the road drivers.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide technical, customer relations, and personnel management for major programs and projects
• Building loads and scheduling pick-ups and drivers for backhauls
• Supervising team of Class A drivers, which includes ensuring adequate knowledge of regulations, up to date training, monitoring the performance of driving teams and conducting performance reviews
• Handles all product discrepancy claims including shipping overages, shorts, a damaged and total loss
• Responds to receiving inquiries, communicate feedback from contract carriers and Transportation to Merchandising and vice versa
• Financial review and planning
• This involves monitoring backhaul revenue, load fill, customer pick up and logistics earned income along with preparing reports with analyzed data and recommendations for improvement
• Also responsible for actively seeking new backhaul opportunities with Merchandising and Transportation department
• Handles all product discrepancy claims including shipping overages, shorts, damaged and total loss

QUALIFICATIONS

Education
High School Diploma or equivalent experience

Experience
1-3 years related experience and/or training required

Skills
Knowledge of Interstate Commerce Law, PC experience is required, 40 wpm, foodservice distribution, excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Decision Making Authority

• Most important decisions made fully independently:
• Determines appropriate trucks for backhaul use
• Builds the loads for each truck
• Schedules appointments for outside carriers
• Settles claim issues
• Most important decisions made with review and approval of other individuals or supervisors (include the reviews/approvals required)
• Determining which backhaul opportunities should be used, reviewed with VP Merchandising and Transportation
• Review and approve salary increases, promotions, and terminations with VP Transportation