Description

Hickory Farms, LLC is a leading retailer of food gifts and specialty foods available online, in catalogs, in leading mass merchants, supermarkets and seasonal retail shopping locations in the US and Canada. In business since 1951, we are driven to be the best retailer in food girting space. Our corporate headquarters are in downtown Chicago, IL. We also have office in Joliet, IL; Richmond, CA; and Toronto, ON.

Hickory Farms is privately held with more than $150 million in revenue and is on an aggressive growth journey – combining both organic growth and acquisitive growth – developing new products, expanding into more gifting occasions, and reinventing our brand to grow our customer base. We are investing in our team and our infrastructure to support this growth. Every member of our nimble, entrepreneurial team makes an impact every day in a high-energy culture that we describe as “a 70-year-old start up.”

Hickory Farms is seeking a highly motivated and deeply process oriented Logistics Transportation Coordinator to join our growing supply chain team. In the Transportation Logistics Coordinator role, you will manage critical shipments to support Hickory Farms production, distribution, and everything in between. You will gain invaluable experience about Hickory Farms supply chain and understand our processes from the ground up. 

Requirements

•  Coordinate shipping and receiving functions.
•  Coordinate most cost-effective means to ship freight within expected requirements.
•  Develop reporting metrics to analyze carrier, customer, and budget expenses reporting metrics. 
•  Monitor shipments in transit and maintain tracking performance spread sheets.
•  Prepare shipping documentation such as picklists, bill of ladings, ASN paperwork to vendors.
•  Collaborate with finance and customer service team on producing supporting documentation to mitigate deductions/chargebacks. 
•  Develop and grow relationships with internal customers and vendors.
•  Contribute to a logistics organization by standardizing processes and establishing SOPs.

Requirements:

• Degree in logistics preferred or equivalate work experience. 

• E2 Transportation Management System experience a plus.

• Familiar with compliance requirements for retailers. 

• Parcel management experience a plus. 

• Proficient in Microsoft office suite (Excel critical to role – advanced Excel a plus).

• Attention to detail and well organized.

• Strong time management skills.

• Communication skills (written and oral).

• Ability to work well with others.

• Works well with deadlines.

• Understanding of transportation limitations and regulations.

• Flexible schedule (may work some Saturday’s during busy Season (November/December).

• Support the Distribution Center as needed.

 Compensation offered for this role is $45,500-$65,000 per year and is based on experience, skills and qualifications.