Logistics Planner: On-Time Shipments & Cost Optimization

Reily Foods Company; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10 Paid Holidays

Paid vacation & sick time

Medical, dental & vision coverage

Health Savings Account (HSA) with 회사 기

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

401(k) retirement plan with company

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Disability insurance

Life insurance 1.5x annual pay

Job summary

Reily Foods Company is seeking a Logistics Coordinator to plan daily outbound transportation, manage carrier relations, and ensure timely deliveries for a broad customer base. You will support logistics processes and collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize service levels.

Ideal candidates have a background in customer service or supply chain, strong communication skills, and proficiency with common office software. On-site role with comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience in customer service, logistics, and/or supply chain preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suites.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Transportation planning & scheduling for outbound sales orders across 600+ customer accounts.
• Freight cost mitigation through diverse modes, spot quotes, consolidation, and cross-docking.
• Shipment tracking & visibility with carriers and freight brokers, real-time status updates.
• Key account service delivery to ensure on-time delivery and minimize penalties.
• Logistics administration including shipment tendering, ship-confirming for non-advanced warehouses, invoicing, carrier claims, and deductions.
• System support for MRP, WMS, and TMS implementations and maintenance.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Logistics

Customer service

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MRP

WMS

TMS

Job description

Reily Foods Company is seeking a Logistics Coordinator to plan daily outbound transportation, manage carrier relations, and ensure timely deliveries for a broad customer base. You will support logistics processes and collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize service levels.

Ideal candidates have a background in customer service or supply chain, strong communication skills, and proficiency with common office software. On-site role with comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.