Transportation Specialist
Quirch Foods
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- Location
- Coral Gables, United States
- Work style
- On-site
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- Oct 15
- 5 days ago
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About the company
Quirch Foods
Food & beverages · 1,001 to 5,000 employees
It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.
What you'll do
- Coordinate transportation activities, track shipments, support route coordination and load planning, and communicate shipment needs across teams.
- Monitor transportation performance, review freight invoices, support carrier relationships, and help improve operations.
What you need
- An associate’s or bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred.
- Education: an associate degree or a bachelor's degree
Key skills
shipment trackingcarrier coordinationMicrosoft Officetransportation operationslogistics management systemscommunication skillscold chain logistics
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It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!
We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Coordinate daily transportation activities, including shipment scheduling and carrier communication. • Track inbound and outbound shipments to ensure timely delivery and resolve transportation issues. • Maintain transportation records, shipment documentation, and system updates. • Assist with route coordination and load planning to optimize efficiency. • Communicate with warehouse, customer service, purchasing, and logistics teams regarding shipment status and delivery needs. • Monitor transportation performance and support reporting on key metrics such as on-time delivery and freight costs. • Assist with freight invoice review and discrepancy resolution. • Support carrier performance monitoring and maintain positive relationships with transportation providers. • Ensure compliance with company policies and transportation procedures. • Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance transportation operations.
Qualifications and Educational Requirements:
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field preferred. • 1–3 years of experience in transportation, logistics, supply chain, or related field. • Knowledge of transportation operations, shipment tracking, and carrier coordination. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and transportation or logistics management systems. • Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills. • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities. • Experience in food distribution or cold chain logistics preferred.