Job Description:
We are now seeking a Freight Coordinator to join our team in Sacramento, CA.
Primary Purpose: The Freight Coordinator facilitates, secures and coordinates direct in-bound freight for products purchased at competitive rates.
Essential Functions:
- Coordinate purchases, hire carriers and dispatch carriers.
- Effectively load trucks to fullest capacity to ensure freight rates are at lowest cost per case.
- Manage loading process at the pick-up points to assure timely receiving of product.
- Monitor current transportation rates to keep company competitive.
- Participate in setting carriers’ standards and policies.
- Monitor insurance requirements mandated by company.
- Review and monitor contract agreements.
- Negotiate freight credits as needed for damaged product, late trucks, etc.
- Purchase assigned products.
The successful candidate will have:
- Current produce license to purchase produce. No PACA restrictions on that license.
- Effective written and oral communications.
- Proficient in Windows-based computer applications and computer research skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Ability to adjust work to a changing environment.
- Ability to be available after hours via phone to answer questions and problem solve.
- Ability to perform the primary functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.
Compensation/Salary:
DOE
Education:
- High School graduate required. Three years’ experience in the produce and transportation field a plus.