Transportation Coordinator
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Job DescriptionJob Description

Summary: The Transportation Coordinator is responsible for all Burry Managed freight and will need to research industry trends and carriers on a daily basis in an effort to keep costs down during negotiations, all the while ensuring we maintain historically high on-time rates. 24/7 availability is critical.

Responsibilities:

• Manage all Burry managed loads.
• Negotiate with carriers & broker partners to ensure we find cost savings.
• Deliver a 99% On-Time delivery score each quarter.
• Enter freight invoices into payables and submit month-end accruals.
• Work with cross-functional teams to manage and dispute exceptions.
• Research industry trends and source new potential carrier partners.
• Do whatever possible to execute on-time and in-full delivery to our customers.

Qualifications:

• Three years of freight experience required. A Bachelor's degree or at least five+ years of industry experience required.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills are required.
• Demonstrated proficiency within the Microsoft Office suite.
• Personable with strong negotiation skills.
• Ability to problem solve.
• Reliable and hard working.
• Ability to be available after hours for delivery exceptions (alternating days with other team members).

Projected salary: Approx $60k + benefits. Will vary depending on quality of candidate.

Company DescriptionOur Mission:At Burry Foods, it is our mission to provide superior products and services to the Food Service and In-Store Bakery markets. Our knowledgeable staff, competitive programs and quality manufacturing guarantee our success. We offer tailored support, dedicated account teams, innovative marketing, supply chain management and a national distribution channel. Respect, integrity, focus and ambition allow us to exceed our customers' expectationsAbout Burry Foods:The Burry brand has roots back to 1888, with a long, successful run of baking cookies and crackers. In recent years Burry Foods has renewed our focus as a manufacturer of quality baked goods; highlighted by our Burry branded lines of Bagels, English Muffins, Cake Muffins, Breads, Rolls, Crackers, and Croutons. We pride ourselves on supplying quality products, service, and value to our customers nationwide; and for over 125 years, the Burry brand has maintained it's commitment to its valued customers.Company DescriptionOur Mission:\r\n\r\nAt Burry Foods, it is our mission to provide superior products and services to the Food Service and In-Store Bakery markets. Our knowledgeable staff, competitive programs and quality manufacturing guarantee our success. We offer tailored support, dedicated account teams, innovative marketing, supply chain management and a national distribution channel. Respect, integrity, focus and ambition allow us to exceed our customers' expectations\r\n\r\nAbout Burry Foods:\r\n\r\nThe Burry brand has roots back to 1888, with a long, successful run of baking cookies and crackers. In recent years Burry Foods has renewed our focus as a manufacturer of quality baked goods; highlighted by our Burry branded lines of Bagels, English Muffins, Cake Muffins, Breads, Rolls, Crackers, and Croutons. We pride ourselves on supplying quality products, service, and value to our customers nationwide; and for over 125 years, the Burry brand has maintained it's commitment to its valued customers.