Logistics Coordinator

Mini Melts of America Inc; La Trappe (PA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Mini Melts of America Inc. in Trevose, PA is seeking a Logistics Coordinator to lead national freight and shipping operations for ice cream products and equipment from the central distribution center to depots and customers.

You will oversee freight planning, carrier relationships, cost management, and inventory support in partnership with depot leadership and operations teams to improve shipping efficiency and service reliability across the country.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of freight management, logistics, transportation, or distribution experience.
• Strong understanding of demand planning and inventory coordination.
• Experience negotiating freight rates and carrier agreements.
• Familiarity with fleet tracking or logistics systems (Samsara, Geotab, Verizon Connect).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and logistics tools.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with operations and depot teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement freight strategies to improve efficiency and cost effectiveness.
• Negotiate rates, terms, and service levels with carriers.
• Coordinate daily product shipments with fleet administration.
• Collaborate with regional leaders to assess inventory needs.
• Monitor carrier performance and shipment accuracy.
• Coordinate backhaul revenue with third-party brokers.
• Coordinate shipments from central distribution center to depots and customers.
• Communicate shipment timing and capacity constraints to maintain availability.

Skills

Freight management

Logistics coordination

Transportation planning

Demand planning

Carrier relationships

Negotiation

Cross-functional teamwork

Microsoft Excel

Analytics

Tools

Samsara

Geotab

Verizon Connect

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Professional Trevose, PA, US

Salary Range: $75,000.00 To $80,000.00 Annually

Position Summary

The Logistics Coordinator is responsible for leading national freight and shipping operations, with a focus on the movement of ice cream products and equipment from the central distribution center to depots and third-party customers across the country. This role oversees freight planning, carrier relationships, backhaul revenue, shipment coordination, cost management, and inventory support in partnership with depot leadership and operations teams. The Logistics Coordinator plays a key role in improving shipping efficiency, maintaining service reliability, and supporting scalable distribution practices across the organization.

Responsibilities

Freight Operations

• Develop and implement freight strategies that improve shipping efficiency, service levels, and cost effectiveness.
• Negotiate freight rates, shipping terms, and service expectations with carriers and logistics partners.
• Coordinate daily product and equipment shipments in partnership with the fleet administration team.
• Collaborate with regional leaders and depot managers to assess inventory needs and support market requirements.
• Monitor carrier performance, delivery timelines, and shipment accuracy to ensure reliable execution.
• Work with third party brokers to coordinate backhaul revenue
• Coordinate product shipments from the central distribution center to depots and third-party customers.
• Support inventory availability by proactively communicating shipment timing, capacity constraints, and service risks.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• 3+ years of freight management, logistics, transportation, or distribution experience, preferably in a national or multi-regional environment.
• Strong understanding of demand planning, inventory coordination, and direct-store-delivery operating models.
• Experience negotiating freight rates, carrier agreements, and shipping costs with external partners.
• Familiarity with fleet tracking or logistics systems such as Samsara, Geotab, Verizon Connect, or similar platforms.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, spreadsheet development, and demand planning or logistics management tools.
• Excellent organizational, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with operations, fleet administration, regional leadership, and depot teams.

Core Competencies

• Carrier and vendor relationship management
• Freight cost control and operational efficiency
• Demand planning and shipment coordination
• Cross-functional communication and collaboration
• Continuous improvement and process optimization