Logistics Technician

CJ Schwan’s; Marshall (MN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

CJ Schwan’s is seeking a Logistics Technician to manage centralized freight planning for finished goods and raw materials from Hopkins, MN or Marshall, MN. You will analyze transportation options, schedule deliveries, and work with plants and units to optimize cost and service.

You will use a Transportation Management System (TMS) and collaborate across teams, ensuring timely deliveries and cost awareness while supporting a broad portfolio of brands such as Red Baron®, bibigo®, Tony’s®, Big

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 1–2 years of related experience in transportation/logistics or carrier management.
• Ability to work in a team with problem resolution, cooperation, negotiation and consensus.
• Intermediate Windows OS skills and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook).
• Excel proficiency for creating models and evaluating scenarios.
• Experience with Transportation Management software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze transportation and distribution methods to develop economical, efficient carrier plans.
• Analyze logistics patterns, rates, and loads to identify cost reductions and service improvements.
• Communicate cost impacts to management and explain drivers to other units.
• Collaborate across teams to ensure clear communication and teamwork.
• Ensure freight is delivered in peak and non-peak periods.
• Serve as the primary contact for the freight service provider and coordinate pickups/deliveries.
• Act as the internal/external receiving/shipping point contact and coordinate with vendors and depots.
• Work with customers to resolve problems and address service issues.
• Manage information in a Transportation Management System (TMS) and guide team activities.

Skills

Logistics coordination

Carrier management

Data analysis

Excel

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma

Tools

TMS software

Microsoft Office

Job description

AtCJ Schwan’s, we don’t just make food — we help create moments that matter. From kids devouring pizza after soccer practice, to students laughing over dumplings in a cafeteria, to families enjoying pie during the holidays, our team members play an important role in bringing those everyday moments to life. Our portfolio includes iconic pizzas, global flavors and timeless desserts from brands likeRed Baron®, bibigo®, Tony’s®, Big Daddy’s®, Freschetta®, Pagoda®, Edwards® and Mrs. Smith’s®. Enjoyed in homes, schools, restaurants and just about everywhere people shop and eat, our products reflect a commitment to quality, innovation and the power of food to bring people together.

We are hiring aLogistics Technician to work out of either Hopkins, MN or Marshall, MNcompany headquarters, a position in whichyou will be responsible for developing and executing the centralized freight management plan for the delivery of finished goods and raw materials based on freight classifications, delivery schedules, deadlines, and other requirements for multiple plants and business units within Schwan's.

What You Will Do:

• Analyze transportation and distribution methods and procedures to develop the most economically advantageous, efficient, and carrier plan for delivering products based on freight rates, carrier, lanes, and delivery schedules.
• In addition to daily financial decisions, you'll analyze logistics patterns, rates, carrier resources, and other factors to discover or create cost reducing or service enhancing opportunities and performs routine and ad hoc analysis of carrier loads rates and service.
• Communicate the cost impacts of the plans to management and work with business units to create an understanding of cost drivers and opportunities for improvement.
• Operate in both an intra- and inter-team environment where communication, cooperation, and teamwork are critical to success.
• Be responsible for ensuring freight is delivered in both peak and non-peak periods.
• Be the primary contact for the freight service provider, who distributes loads to freight providers and makes appointments for pickup and delivery locations as needed.
• Be the primary contract for the internal receiving and shipping points (Plants, Depots, and Distribution Centers) as well as external receiving and shipping points (Vendors and Public Refrigerated Warehouses).
• Work with internal and external customers to solve problems and address service issues.
• Manages information in an advanced Transportation Management System (TMS) application and share in guiding team activities through rotating leadership roles.

What We Look For:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 1-2 years of related experience, ideally within transportation logistics, carrier management, or account management within transportation
• Must demonstrate the ability to succeed within a team framework applying concepts of problem resolution cooperation negotiation and group consensus.
• Must demonstrate intermediate skills in the operation of a personal computer in a Windows operating environment to include Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel Access) and Outlook.
• Intermediate proficiency in Excel including but not limited to the ability to create spreadsheets graphs and tables understand and modify existing tools create logical models for evaluating alternate scenarios.
• Must demonstrate intermediate proficiency in gathering, utilizing and interpreting data from multiple applications.
• Experience with Transportation Management software or other load building software preferred.

What We Offer:

The base salary range for this position is $48,000 - $80,000 annually with eligibility for a 5% annual incentive bonus, which is based on organizational performance. The salary range represents numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to education, skills, work experience, certifications, geography etc. As such, starting pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.

Beyond base salary, we offer a competitive Total Rewards package focusing on your overall well-being. We are proud to offer a strong foundation of health benefits, retirement and financial wellbeing, time off programs, wellbeing support programs.

The employing subsidiaries of Schwan's Company are Equal Employment Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, age, race, color, religion, gender, vet status, national origin, or other protected class

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