Transportation Specialist

quirchfoods; Coral Gables (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

quirchfoods is seeking a Transportation Coordinator to manage daily shipping operations, schedule carriers, and ensure on-time delivery in a fast-paced environment. You will collaborate with warehousing, customer service, purchasing, and logistics to track shipments, maintain records, optimize routes, monitor performance, and support process improvements.

Clinical candidates with a focus on food distribution and cold chain logistics are preferred; relevant experience will be evaluated for fit

Qualifications

• 1–3 years in transportation, logistics, supply chain, or related field.
• Knowledge of transportation operations, shipment tracking, and carrier coordination.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and transportation or logistics management systems.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily transportation activities, including shipment scheduling and carrier communication.
• Track inbound and outbound shipments to ensure timely delivery and resolve transportation issues.
• Maintain transportation records, shipment documentation, and system updates.
• Assist with route coordination and load planning to optimize efficiency.
• Communicate with warehouse, customer service, purchasing, and logistics teams regarding shipment status and delivery needs.
• Monitor transportation performance and support reporting on key metrics such as on-time delivery and freight costs.
• Assist with freight invoice review and discrepancy resolution.
• Support carrier performance monitoring and maintain positive relationships with transportation providers.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and transportation procedures.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance transportation operations.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Logistics or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Transportation management systems

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate daily transportation activities, including shipment scheduling and carrier communication.
• Track inbound and outbound shipments to ensure timely delivery and resolve transportation issues.
• Maintain transportation records, shipment documentation, and system updates.
• Assist with route coordination and load planning to optimize efficiency.
• Communicate with warehouse, customer service, purchasing, and logistics teams regarding shipment status and delivery needs.
• Monitor transportation performance and support reporting on key metrics such as on-time delivery and freight costs.
• Assist with freight invoice review and discrepancy resolution.
• Support carrier performance monitoring and maintain positive relationships with transportation providers.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and transportation procedures.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance transportation operations.

Qualifications and Educational Requirements:

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field preferred.
• 1-3 years of experience in transportation, logistics, supply chain, or related field.
• Knowledge of transportation operations, shipment tracking, and carrier coordination.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and transportation or logistics management systems.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Experience in food distribution or cold chain logistics preferred.