What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Coordinator position at B&G Foods, Inc.?
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Responsbilities:
- Plan and Schedule Shipments: Arrange transportation for inbound and outbound freight, ensuring compliance with delivery timelines and customer requirements.
- Carrier Management: Communicate with carriers and logistics partners to secure capacity, negotiate rates, and resolve service issues.
- Track and Monitor Shipments: Maintain visibility of shipments in transit, proactively address delays, and provide status updates to internal teams.
- Documentation & Compliance: Prepare and review shipping documents, bills of lading, and ensure compliance with DOT, OSHA, and company policies.
- Cost Optimization: Analyze freight costs and identify opportunities for savings without compromising service quality.
- Problem Resolution: Investigate and resolve transportation-related discrepancies, claims, and exceptions.
- Reporting: Generate and maintain transportation performance reports, KPIs, and cost analysis for management review.
- All other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Education: Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field preferred.
- Experience: 2 years in transportation, logistics, or supply chain coordination.
- Proficiency in Transportation Management Systems (TMS) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) platforms (e.g., JD Edwards).
- Experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) such as PKMS.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
- Ability to use data analysis tools for reporting and KPI tracking.
- Familiarity with EDI transactions and carrier portals for shipment visibility.
Compensation:
Base Pay Range:
$43,500.00 - $72,500.00
Final base pay will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to; role responsibilities, experience, skills, education, geographic location, and/or internal pay equity. Please keep in mind that we consider internal pay equity and hiring at the maximum of the salary range uncommon.
Benefits:
We offer a variety of benefits that include comprehensive, affordable health and wellness coverage for you and your family.
- Paid time off (holidays, vacation and sick days)
- Medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision coverage
- Life, disability and AD&D insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Flexible spending accounts
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Employee assistance programs
- Telemedicine
- Work-life balance
- Employee discounts
- Wellness program
- Paid parental leave
Benefits may vary by location and position.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
B&G Foods is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you’d like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law,
Salary : $43,500 - $72,500