JOB FILLED - Transportation Supervisor

Calavo Growers, Inc. is a global avocado-industry leader. The company also markets other fresh produce items including tomatoes and tropical produce. The company’s Calavo Foods business segment manufacturers and distributes guacamole, guacamole hummus and salsa. Calavo’s Renaissance Food Group markets healthy, high-quality lifestyle products for consumers through the Garden Highway and Chef Essentials brands. Founded in 1924, Calavo serves supermarket retailers, restaurant changes, food distributors and produce wholesalers.
 
We are currently recruiting for a Transportation Supervisor who will coordinate the transportation of all the deliveries and inbound shipments of all productions; will be responsible for the transportation and logistical requirements for movement of all products from this location throughout NJ/Northeast. Essential duties include, but are not limited to, dispatching common carriers for deliveries, negotiating rates and delivery schedules, creating route plans with sales managers, setting appointments and assisting carriers when issues arise, monitoring rates/schedules/delivery and availability of trucks.
 
Requirements include a degree in logistics, transportation or related field and/or a combination of education and related work, 5+ years’ experience in transportation/fleet management in the perishable food/agriculture distribution industry, previous experience with inventory/freight systems, knowledge of DOT regulations and east coast traffic patterns,  ability to effectively negotiate contracts and vendor management, ability to perform basic cost/benefit analysis, solid PC skills in MS Office, excellent problem solving skills, sound judgment displaying willingness to make decisions, excellent communication skills both verbal and written (bi lingual English/Spanish preferred but not required) and strong demonstrated ability to prioritize and plan work activities in an ever changing, fast paced environment.
 
For consideration, qualified candidates should email a cover letter including salary requirements along with a resume to hr@calavo.com. Please visit us at www.calavo.com to find out more about us and our exciting product line!
 
Calavo Growers, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.
 
No telephone calls please.
No walk-ins please.