TDMK–Specialist, Logistics

KeHE Distributors, LLC; Minnesota; Presencial; USD 32.000 - 45.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

FSA/HSA

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid sick time

STD/LTD

ESOP

Holiday pay

Descripción de la vacante

KeHE Distributors, LLC is seeking a Logistics Specialist in Minnesota to coordinate carrier relations, track shipments, and schedule loads. The role requires strong communication and multitasking abilities, with 2+ years in logistics coordination.

The position is full-time and on-site, offering comprehensive benefits after 30 days and opportunities for professional growth within a growing, employee-owned distributor of natural and organic products.

Formación

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in logistics coordination, carrier relations, or a similar role.

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate and communicate with carriers to meet load requirements.
• Track shipments and provide timely updates with PO numbers.
• Schedule truck load deliveries and pickups.
• Maintain carrier relationships and monitor performance.
• Enter and verify load data in the company system.
• Prepare weekly pickup reports and transport-related documentation.

Conocimientos

Communication

Independent work

Multitasking

Attention to detail

MS Office

Logistics systems

Weekend hours

Educación

HS diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Herramientas

None

Descripción del empleo

Why Work for KeHE?

• Full-time
• Pay Range: $23.00/Hr. - $33.74/Hr.
• Shift Days: , Shift Time:
• Benefits after 30 days
  • Health/Rx
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Flexible and health spending accounts (FSA/HSA)
  • Supplemental life insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Paid time off
  • Paid sick time
  • Short term & long term disability coverage (STD/LTD)
  • Employee stock ownership (ESOP)
  • Holiday pay for company designated holidays

Overview

At KeHE, we're obsessed with creating solutions, unboxing potential, and serving others - and it all starts with you. As an employee-owned distributor of natural and organic, specialty, and fresh products, we're committed to making a positive impact and scaling our success together. With a culture that fosters development and opportunity, you'll be embarking on a career that's moving forward. When you join KeHE, you're becoming part of a team that is a force for good.

Primary Responsibilities

The Logistics Specialist is responsible for maintaining effective communication with carriers, track, and trace shipments, ensure load requirements are met, coordinating and scheduling shipments, and assist in maintaining customer relationships. As with all positions at KeHE Distributors, we expect that all actions will be consistent with KeHE's Mission, Vision, and Values.

Essential Functions

DUTIES, TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintains appropriate communication methods with each carrier to ensure all load requirements are understood and achieved.
• Actively tracks and traces all truck loads to monitor shipment status and provides timely updates along with tracking PO numbers to maintain accurate records for orders.
• Ensures status entry and load updates are entered into the system accurately and in a timely manner.
• Schedules appointments for truck loads to ensure efficient delivery and pickup schedules.
• Identifies appropriate carriers for each load and ensures load requirements are met according to company standards.
• Builds and maintains positive relationships with carriers, monitors carrier performance, and addresses any issues promptly.
• Coordinates between operations teams and escalates concerns to appropriate channels and teams.
• Compiles a list of all truck load activity and communicates it to other teams to ensure continuity of operations.
• Tracks all damages, shortages, and overages and communicates them to the appropriate parties for resolution.
• Ensure carrier information is input accurately into the company software system to maintain data integrity.
• Assists with onboarding of new carriers and ensures company compliance standards are met by the carriers.
• Handles order entry of truck loads along with maintaining records of truck loads, cancellations, and any adjustments made to truck loads.
• Prepares and distributes pickup reports for truck loads weekly.
• Coordinates with carriers, suppliers, and internal teams to ensure smooth execution of transportation activities.
• Generates and distributes reports such as truck load reports of orders and KeHE groupings report to teams and/or stakeholders to ensure tracking and documentation information is accurate.
• Tracks carrier performance
• Other duties and projects as assigned.
• May be required to answer phone calls after scheduled work hours and/or weekends as needed by company.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Attention to detail.
• Proficiency in relevant software applications, such as Microsoft Office and logistics management systems.
• Ability to work after scheduled work hours and/or on weekends.

Minimum Requirements, Qualifications, Additional Skills, Aptitude

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in logistics coordination, carrier relations, or a similar role.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Requisition ID

2026-30113

Equal Employer Opportunity Statement

KeHE Distributors provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or faith, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training as well as the administration of all Human Resources and Talent Acquisition processes.