What are the responsibilities and job description for the Logistics Specialist position at Gotham Greens?
Logistics Specialist
Planning
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Plan outbound shipments of customer sales orders and intracompany transfers within capacity, resource and schedule constraints.
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Schedule delivery appointments using customer portals or email.
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Coordinate with Plant Operations teams to schedule and assign drivers to routes.
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Partner with 3PL brokers to request spot rate quotes and book carriers for shipments, as needed.
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Generate shipment documentation including bills of lading (BOL) and delivery invoices.
Support
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Primary contact for drivers and 3PL brokers to resolve delivery questions, exceptions and incidents.
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Coordinate sales order escalations with Customer Service, Sales and Plant Operations teams.
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Monitor and maintain accurate data in logistics platforms like TMS, telematics, fleet management, fuel cards, and 3PL load portals.
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Assist the Customer Service and Accounting teams with invoice reconciliation by reviewing completed shipment documentation like BOLs or proof of delivery (POD).
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Assist the Operations and HR leadership with DOT compliance including documenting, organizing and auditing required records.
Reporting
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Provide periodic analysis and reporting for leadership, including:
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On-time and in full performance
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Root cause analysis
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Freight cost by customer, lane and region
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Fleet utilization and capacity
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3PL scorecard
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Customer unload time
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DOT compliance
Candidate Qualifications
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2 years of fleet or third-party transportation management
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Can demonstrate industry knowledge of perishable commodity shipping or food and beverage distribution to major retailers.
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Familiarity with fleet route optimization, TMS, and telematics.
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Familiarity with DOT and commercial vehicle administrative requirements
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Experience with Microsoft Office apps like Outlook, Excel and Sharepoint
Salary : $65,000 - $70,000