** Must be willing and able to work from the Amboy, NJ office **
Overview
The Logistics Coordinator manages all inbound, outbound, and interfacility transportation for Gourmet Nut. This role ensures materials and finished goods move efficiently, cost-effectively, and on time — supporting production needs, 3PL coordination, and strong OTIF performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate with Purchasing and vendors to schedule and confirm on-time delivery of raw materials and packaging.
- Track incoming shipments, resolve carrier or vendor issues, and maintain visibility of inbound ETAs.
- Execute customer routing instructions through customer portals (e.g., Walmart, Target, Amazon, etc.).
- Book, confirm, and track LTL, FTL, and container shipments for all outbound orders.
- Build and maintain daily and weekly shipping schedules aligned with production output and customer delivery deadlines.
- Partner with Shipping and Customer Service teams to achieve high On-Time In-Full (OTIF) scores.
- Manage and schedule transfers between Gourmet Nut facilities (Perth Amboy, Edison, etc.) and 3PL locations.
- Ensure all transfers are documented accurately and executed on schedule to support production, replenishment, and fulfillment.
- Monitor and analyze freight costs, lane utilization, and carrier performance to identify savings and efficiency opportunities.
- Maintain accurate BOLs, tracking, and carrier confirmations in NetSuite and shared systems.
- Support freight bid processes and help negotiate competitive rates and service levels.
- Work closely with Purchasing, Production, Shipping, and Customer Service to ensure materials and finished goods are where they need to be, when they need to be.
- Escalate and resolve delays or bottlenecks proactively.
- Ensure all transportation activities meet food safety, quality, and customer standards — including proper loading practices, temperature monitoring, maintaining cleanliness, and preventing shipping violations.