What are the responsibilities and job description for the Logistics Coordinator position at Performance Foodservice?
Job Description
We Deliver the Goods:
Responsible for assisting the Logistics Manager in effectively managing the entire daily operations of inbound logistics in order to acquire control of inbound freight at less than delivered price to enhance bottom line income for the company. Solves freight problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where some standardization exists. Analyzes work-related situations and make decisions in an effective and timely manner. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and perform any duty assigned to best serve the company.
Position Responsibilities:
Required Education: High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience
Required Experience: 6 - 12 Months
Logistics / transportation administrative support experience in related area.
We Deliver the Goods:
- Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more
- Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America’s food distribution system
- Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect
Responsible for assisting the Logistics Manager in effectively managing the entire daily operations of inbound logistics in order to acquire control of inbound freight at less than delivered price to enhance bottom line income for the company. Solves freight problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where some standardization exists. Analyzes work-related situations and make decisions in an effective and timely manner. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and perform any duty assigned to best serve the company.
Position Responsibilities:
- Work with Logistics Manager to negotiate lowest freight costs without reducing service level.
- Generate period-end revenue report.
- Identify backhaul pickups that do not meet the minimum requirement for revenue.
- Identify loads to be moved by contract carriage and schedule such move.
- Monitor accepted loads and verify that the loads were delivered on time.
- Audit carriers’ freight bills to insure they agree with carriers’ confirmations.
- Coordinate with Accounting to file vendor charge-backs to orders with volumes that have been confirmed but not shipped by managed vendor.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Education: High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience
Required Experience: 6 - 12 Months
Logistics / transportation administrative support experience in related area.