Logistics Specialist

Reily Foods Company; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Vacation time

Medical coverage

HSA contributions

FSA

401(k) match

EAP & wellness

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

The Reily Foods Company is seeking a Transportation Planner to manage daily outbound order planning and scheduling for distribution to over 600 customer accounts in our Tennessee operation.

Responsibilities include freight cost mitigation, shipment tracking, and ensuring on-time delivery for key accounts, while supporting system implementation and cross-functional supply chain software like MRP, WMS, and TMS.

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

• Plan and schedule outbound sales orders for 600+ accounts.
• Mitigate outbound freight costs via mode optimization & cross-docking.
• Track shipments and provide real-time updates to the Customer Service team.
• Ensure on-time delivery for key accounts and minimize penalties.
• Support daily logistics admin tasks including invoicing and claims.
• Assist with SC software systems (MRP, WMS, TMS) integration and maintenance.

Skills

Transportation planning

Logistics coordination

Customer service

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suites

Job description

The Reily Foods Company has a passion for flavor and has been providing iconic foods and beverages that create meals and memories for over 120 years! Our products consist of New England Coffee, French Market Coffee, Luzianne Iced Tea, Blue Plate Mayonnaise, Swans Down Cake Flour, Tiger Sauce, and Carroll Shelby Chili (to name a few) and can be found in foodservice and retail locations around the country.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Transportation Planning & Scheduling: Execute daily transportation planning and scheduling of outbound sales orders for distribution to over 600 customer accounts.
• Freight Cost Mitigation: Ensure cost-efficiency of outbound freight by effectively utilizing diverse modes of transportation, spot market quoting, truckload consolidation, and cross-docking opportunities.
• Shipment Tracking & Visibility: Maintain daily communication with carriers and freight brokers to track transit progress, resolve routine transit delays, and provide real-time status updates to the Customer Service team.
• Key Account Service Delivery: Proactively monitor and ensure on-time delivery for key accounts to optimize service levels and minimize late delivery penalties.
• Logistics Administration: Support daily administrative procedures, including manual shipment tendering, manual ship-confirming for non-advanced warehouses, freight invoicing, carrier claims, and customer chargebacks/deductions.
• System Support: Support the implementation, integration, and maintenance of cross-functional supply chain software systems, including MRP (Material Requirements Planning), WMS (Warehouse Management System), and TMS.

Qualifications

Qualifications & Education Requirements

• 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.

We offer a comprehensive and thoughtfully designed benefits package that supports the well-being, financial security, and work-life balance of our employees.

• 10 Paid Company Holidays
• Generous Paid Vacation & Sick Time
• Comprehensive, Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage for you and your family
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Dependent Care FSA (DCFSA)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match and discretionary profit sharing
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and financial wellness resources
• Company-Paid Disability
• Company-Paid Life Insurance equal to 1.5X annual compensation
• And more benefits designed to support your health, wealth, and well-being

Together, these benefits reflect our commitment to caring for our employees both inside and outside the workplace.