Logistics Coordinator - Shipments, Scheduling & Optimization

Perdue Farms, Inc.; Salisbury (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) matching

Job summary

Perdue Transportation Incorporated (PTI) is the transportation service and logistics provider for Perdue Foods, part of Perdue Farms. PTI coordinates shipments, supports transportation and distribution activities, and ensures on-time delivery to internal and external customers.

The role involves monitoring logistics performance and resolving operational challenges to support service and efficiency goals. The Logistics Coordinator position offers a hospital of teamwork, a structured schedule, and

Qualifications

• 4-year degree in a business-related field or a 2-year degree with a minimum of 5 years of Logistics or Transportation experience.
• Candidates should possess strong coordination and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Arrange customer orders and transfer orders into successful shipments, considering payload, product availability, transit miles, and customer delivery windows.
• Maintain a loading schedule that meets plant capacity and collaborate with the shipping facility to adjust to changing capacity.
• Move orders through the transfer process for consolidation, considering product availability and transportation capacity.
• Collaborate with internal customers, including Customer Service, Wholesale Sales, Supply, and Transportation.
• Provide daily support to sales teams and supply teams regarding order changes and additions.
• Track and monitor cost and lane analysis using existing tools to support continuous improvement.

Education

Business-related degree or 5+ years logistics/transportation experience

Job description

Perdue Transportation Incorporated (PTI) is the transportation service and logistics provider for Perdue Foods, part of Perdue Farms. PTI coordinates shipments, supports transportation and distribution activities, and ensures on-time delivery to internal and external customers.

The role involves monitoring logistics performance and resolving operational challenges to support service and efficiency goals. The Logistics Coordinator position offers a hospital of teamwork, a structured schedule, and