Strategic Logistics Planner & Carrier Liaison

dfa; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Berkshire Dairy and Food Products LLC seeks a Logistics Planner to manage daily transportation activities, plan routes, and coordinate shipments nationwide. You will work with carriers, warehouses, and customers to optimize load efficiency and on-time delivery.

The role requires 2–5 years in logistics and a Bachelor’s in a related field, with experience using transportation management systems and MS Office. Candidates should be able to negotiate terms and adapt to scheduling changes.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in business, logistics, supply chain or related field.
• 2–5 years of logistics planning, transportation, distribution, or related experience with motor carrier knowledge.
• Certification and/or license may be required during the course of employment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily dry and refrigerated truckload, LTL, and specialized freight movements.
• Plan and prepare schedules that balance all parties' needs with load efficiency and profitability.
• Develop and maintain relationships with carriers, brokers, and transportation providers.
• Communicate with plant personnel, broker/asset carriers, and warehouse/shipping locations to resolve shipment issues; keep all informed of changes.
• Ensure freight is scheduled and executed according to customer delivery requirements and capacities.

Skills

Logistics planning

Transportation management systems

Carrier relationship management

Negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, logistics, supply chain or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Berkshire Dairy and Food Products LLC seeks a Logistics Planner to manage daily transportation activities, plan routes, and coordinate shipments nationwide. You will work with carriers, warehouses, and customers to optimize load efficiency and on-time delivery.

The role requires 2–5 years in logistics and a Bachelor’s in a related field, with experience using transportation management systems and MS Office. Candidates should be able to negotiate terms and adapt to scheduling changes.