Logistics Coordinator

Homechef; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance

Paid holidays, sick time and vacation time

401k program

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Home Chef is looking for a Logistics Coordinator in Chicago, Illinois. This role includes managing day-to-day logistics operations, tracking shipments, and facilitating communication between carriers and internal teams.

The ideal candidate will have a four-year degree and at least 1 year of logistics experience. Compensation for the role ranges from $60,000 to $65,000, with a comprehensive benefits package available.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of logistics and/or transportation experience required.
• Capable of quickly assessing competing priorities and maintaining fast response times.
• Strong sense for numbers in a business context.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and track all loads and troubleshoot issues with carriers.
• Communicate shipment status updates to carriers and team members.
• Audit and reconcile invoices prior to payment.

Skills

Autonomy

Strong communication skills

Logistics experience

Mastery of spreadsheet usage

Multi-tasking

Detail orientation

Education

Four-year degree in a related field

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

Founded in 2013, Home Chef is the leading meal solutions company with both a retail and online presence. Available online at homechef.com and in retail at more than 2,100 Kroger grocery stores, Home Chef is committed to inspiring and enabling more people to cook simple, delicious meals, no matter how busy they are.

In 2023, Home Chef introduced a new brand, Tempo! Tempo features a rotating selection of ready-to-heat meals delivered directly to your door. These meals are better-for-you versions of familiar favorites, designed to save you time and reduce stress while maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Our Tempo menu includes options that are protein-packed, fiber-rich, calorie and carb conscious, keto-friendly, and dietitian-approved.

Similar to our recipes, we recognize that variety is the spice of life, and therefore, our employees also bring their uniqueness and color to our fantastic team. We’re eager to work with humble team players and pragmatic next-level thinkers to innovate on Home Chef’s offerings.

The Logistics Coordinator is responsible for coordinating transportation activities, monitoring shipments, communicating with carriers and internal stakeholders, and resolving routine operational issues. The role supports logistics operations through execution of established processes, shipment tracking, reporting, and administrative activities.

Detailed Responsibilities

Manage Logistics day to day operations

• Monitor and track all loads and troubleshoot issues with carriers when problems arise
• Maintain accurate and timely shipment updates to ensure visibility and operational continuity
• Monitor and respond promptly to internal and external communications, providing shipment status updates and pertinent information to carriers, plant teams, and key stakeholders
• Serve as the primary point of contact for carriers to facilitate shipment execution and status updates while providing prompt, high-level customer service
• Coordinate the resolution of routine shipment issues while maintaining the best customer experience and elevate non routine concerns to management, as needed.
• Utilize approved carrier network and established routing guidelines to secure transportation capacity and tender freight assignments
• Light weekend and after hours tracking
• Utilize Home Chef’s Transportation Management System (TMS) to conduct daily operational tasks
• Use internal tools to communicate forecasted load requirements for truckload and LTL (less than truckload) shipments

Working cross functionally with plant teams

• Develop strong relationships and operational understanding with warehouse and production teams to coordinate load scheduling, dock appointments, and support efficient shipment execution
• Proactively communicate pertinent shipment details to/from carriers and internal teams
• Serve as the primary point of contact for freight exceptions (late pick ups, rescheduling, vendor issues, etc.) coordinating resolution in accordance with established procedures to best avoid customer delays.

Reporting, Auditing, Claims Management

• Audit and reconcile invoices prior to payment by accounts payable
• Raise claims and other exception items as required
• Maintain data within internal tools

This position requires less than 10% travel.

Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability needed for this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.

• Completion of a four-year degree program in a related field
• Highly autonomous and proactive
• Strong verbal and written communicator and negotiator
• 1+ year logistics and/or transportation experience required
• Mastery of spreadsheet usage (Excel, Google Sheets)
• Strong ability to multi-task and flexibly switch between tasks, detail orientation
• Strong sense for numbers in a business context e.g., prices, spend
• Capable of quickly assessing competing priorities and maintaining fast response times

More About Us

Perks and benefits

• Candidates can experience Home Chef as a customer - enter promo code PEOPLE30 for $30 off your first order!
• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance available
• Paid holidays, sick time and vacation time
• 401k program
• Flexible spending accounts for qualified medical, dependent care, parking, or transit expenses

How We Work Together

We are humble team players. We are warm and gracious with team members and customers. We seek feedback to improve ourselves - and respectfully listen to and accept input.

We are pragmatic next-level thinkers. We come up with novel and unique ideas. We explore new strategies to avoid being constrained by conventional thinking.

We take ownership. We approach ambiguous problems, prepared to dive in, get curious, and learn more. We are results-driven, always challenging ourselves to exceed goals.

Be at Home at Home Chef

We all show up authentically at Home Chef. Our team includes individuals with a variety of identities, backgrounds, and perspectives. You can trust that you’ll be able to bring your whole self to an inclusive and enjoyable workplace.

We welcome people of all races, colors, religions, national origin or ancestry, sex (including sexual identity), age, physical or mental disabilities, pregnancy, veteran or military status, unfavorable discharge from military service, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, order of protection status, citizenship status, arrest record or expunged/sealed convictions, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.

Home Chef is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Home Chef will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact our People team at [e-mail].

Compensation

Home Chef offers the base salary range as posted below, with the exact offer depending on factors such as geographic location, experience, skills, and internal equity. While compensation is within the provided range, it is not typical for offers to be made at the upper end. In addition to base salary, Home Chef provides a comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare coverage, 401k match, and paid time off.

Illinois Pay Range: $60,000—$65,000 USD