Logistics Coordinator
SUMMARY: Responsible for over-the-road trucks that pick up, secure, and deliver freight, product, and/or commodities for So Good Brand to designated customer destinations nationwide.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Creates and manages daily/weekly trucking schedules.
- The coordinator will manage OTIF deliveries including, but not limited to:
- Work within TMS platform to tender orders to carrier partners
- Ensure pick-up and delivery appointments are made
- Track, record and monitor load movement in TMS platform
- Coordinate any special customer requirements,
- Organize rescues as needed
- Keep all stakeholders up to date
- Responsible for daily transport-related queries and/or issues, including after hour support for haulers, plant, and customer issues.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES:
- Works closely with Operations to ensure on-time departure and route guide compliance.
- Performs other related duties and participates in special projects as assigned.
WHO YOU ARE:
- Highly organized and process-oriented
- Motivated to learn in a fast-paced environment, hungry to advance
- Able to manage all company business according to the cultural objectives of the company (values and behaviors)
- Great communicator – ability to be clear and concise and use optimal channels of communication
- Natural problem solver who can quickly analyze information and come up with multiple potential solutions
- Comply with all company and regulatory policies/guidelines relating to associate safety, food safety and food quality
- Bring a positive, can-do attitude every day
- Not easily rattled, able to be assertive when needed
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:
The following are required competencies of the position that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job:
- Strong math and analytical skills
- Strong computer skills, familiarity with MS Office programs, email, etc.
- Understanding of TMS programs and ability to navigate various portals/ program functionality
- Familiarity with inventory management or warehouse management experience is a plus
- Familiarity with refrigerated TL & LTL services is a plus
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
- High School Diploma/AA Degree Preferred
- 2+ years transportation / logistics experience
- Previous experience in Customer Service
- Proven success in a prior, similar role
HOW TO APPLY:
Email resume and cover letter to jobs@sogoodsoyou.com
Your cover letter should answer the question: “How do you embody our motto of For the Love of Body & Planet™ in your life?
ABOUT SO GOOD SO YOU
So Good So You is a leading brand and manufacturer of premium plant-based functional beverages in the exciting natural & better-for-you food and beverage industry. Founded in 2014 in Minneapolis, we were recently featured as the top 20% of Inc’s Fast 5000 – the fastest-growing privately-held companies in the US. So Good So You’s industry-leading premium probiotic juice shots are carried in over 4000 locations in 47 states throughout the US. As a mission-driven brand that does all things For the Love of Body and Planet ™, we strive for diversity and inclusion. As a majority female-owned business, we advocate for social justice and closing the opportunity-gap within our minority communities. Our current workforce is 74% female and 46% BIPOC and we actively seek to hire and support the career growth of minority, BIPOC and diversity candidates.
FOR THE LOVE OF BODY AND PLANET ™
Our company believes that we are So Good, Together™ and strives to inspire an active lifestyle that is in harmony with the environment – that starts with embracing a lifestyle based predominantly on plant-based foods, reducing our waste and being conscious of our carbon footprint. We operate a renewable energy powered Zero Waste manufacturing facility and have a goal to be a Carbon Positive company by 2022. We believe in the power of community – surrounding yourself with healthy, happy people exponentially increases your chances of being healthy and happy too! We are following our passions and are committed to supporting our community – our employees, families, friends and customers – to find and follow their own passions!
