Logistics Coordinator
Sun Gro HorticultureAgawam, MA
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Overview
Schedule
Full-time
Career level
Entry-level
Remote
On-site
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Job Description
Sun Gro Horticulture is one of the most prominent North American horticultural companies, employing over 800 staff and serving customers worldwide. Since its humble beginnings in 1929, it has become the leading supplier of soilless growing mixes to North America’s top 100 greenhouse and nursery growers, shipping over 70,000 truckloads of product annually. Sun Gro products are made to exacting standards and conform to high product quality and performance criteria.Sun Gro Horticulture recognizes that its success is due to the strength of its employees. A primary goal of Sun Gro® is to promote individual employees’ sense of accomplishment and contribution so that employees enjoy their association with Sun Gro Horticulture. The Company invests in its employees so that they are the most knowledgeable in the industry, and undertakes great efforts to nurture loyalty to, and teamwork at, Sun Gro.
Role: Logistics Coordinator
Job Summary: The Logistics Coordinator is responsible for the scheduling of trucks for delivery of product within a specified territory to Sun Gro customers. Responsible for building and maintaining relationships with trucking and transportation companies and logistics partners to achieve business goals.
Compensation: (as per wage transparency law / unionized plant)
Benefits
- Health Insurance (includes teledoc, virtual health, FSA, HCSA & other benefits)
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Health Spending Account
- Employee Support and Mental Wellness
- Short term disability
- 401k Match
- Paid vacation
- Floating days
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Engagement Events
- Awards and Recognition
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Service Awards
- Employee Perks & Discounts
Job Responsibilities
- Work with independent carriers to haul and deliver products to customers within an assigned geographic territory.
- Schedule full truckload shipments with carriers for pickup and delivery, approximately 75-100 loads/week
- Search, identify and negotiate rates with independent carriers to haul product while keeping costs down.
- Negotiate rates with existing carriers and brokers for same day loads as well as future capacity needs.
- Communicate and receive detailed customer load information by telephone, email, customer websites, or electronic tendering.
- Monitor and trace loads so that follow up can be made to the customer regarding issues that could effect on-time pick up or delivery.
- Effectively maintain, build and grow relationships with existing and/or new carriers.
- Communicate effectively and professionally with customer, operations personnel and executive management.
Qualifications
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment; attention to detail critical.
- Strong, self-driven individual able to book upward of 20+ loads a day, every day.
- Ability to communicate effectively both in person and on the phone with customers, carriers, internal and external business partners providing concise instruction or information.
- Ability to develop relations with internal and external customers.
- Ability to read, write and speak English fluently; bi-lingual Spanish a plus.
- Ability to manage complex transactional or emotional customer situations promptly and professionally meeting commitments for service and assistance.
- Advanced Excel and data management skills
- 1+ years proven freight booking experience in a trucking/transportation environment required.
- Previous experience in booking and negotiating truckload freight.
- General knowledge of freight, DOT rules and regulations.
- Prior Transportation Software knowledge and experience with Transportation Management systems (TMS)
- High School Diploma or GED
- Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain Management, or Logistics Transportation preferred.
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FAQs About Logistics Coordinator Jobs at Sun Gro Horticulture
What is the work location for this position at Sun Gro Horticulture?
This job at Sun Gro Horticulture is located in Agawam, MA, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.
What pay range can candidates expect for this role at Sun Gro Horticulture?
Employer has not shared pay details for this role.
What employment applies to this position at Sun Gro Horticulture?
Sun Gro Horticulture lists this role as a Full-time position.
What experience level is required for this role at Sun Gro Horticulture?
Sun Gro Horticulture is looking for a candidate with "Entry-level" experience level.
What benefits are offered by Sun Gro Horticulture for this role?
Sun Gro Horticulture offers following benefits: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Vacation, 401k Matching/Retirement Savings, Tuition/Education Assistance, and Health & Wellness Programs for this position. Actual benefits may vary depending on the employer's policies and employment terms.
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