What are the responsibilities and job description for the Logistics Coordinator position at Rhino Foods Inc?
Description
Why you are here:
Delicious things, done right is the foundation of how our team has been successful in providing ready-to-eat ingredients for ice cream and frozen desserts for more than 40 years. Customer satisfaction, quality ingredients, a robust food safety program and continual innovation in ice cream inclusions are kind of our thing. As a certified B corporation, Rhino is working to use business as a source for good.
As our Logistics Coordinator, you'll be a key player in our distribution network, orchestrating the movement of inventory, managing relationships with carriers and third-party logistics (3PL) partners while ensuring our customers receive their orders on time, every time. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience across multiple facets of supply chain management while making a tangible impact on our business.
What you’ll accomplish:
Inventory Management and Order Fulfillment
- Oversee inventory levels across Rhino warehouses and 3PL sites, ensuring availability meets volume, turnover, and quality standards
- Manage finished goods inventory transfers, including scheduling and updating Transfer Orders in ERP systems
- Execute order allocations for customer shipments from 3PL sites
- Update shipping documents and maintain accurate records
Transportation and Freight Coordination
- Serve as the main contact for carriers, brokers, and 3PL locations
- Organize freight for transfers and customer shipments, including scheduling pickups
- Run weekly PO reports for inbound raw materials and arrange freight for Rhino-managed purchase orders
- Facilitate freight claims and assist in negotiating carrier schedules and rates
Vendor and Partner Relationship Management
- Act as the primary liaison between Rhino Foods and our logistics partners
- Manage and resolve issues related to 3PL and logistics operations
- Approve carrier, broker, and 3PL invoices for Finance
- Collaborate with Sales and Distribution teams to meet customer service priorities
Process Improvement and Analysis
- Identify and participate in logistics-related process improvements
- Conduct research on transportation and 3PL markets to stay informed of industry trends
- Maintain and update logistics procedures and policies
- Stay informed on factors affecting distribution capacity, such as inventory levels, QA testing, and shipping requirements
Cross-functional Collaboration and Adaptability
- Work closely with Sales, Distribution, and Finance teams to ensure smooth operations
- Communicate effectively about supply chain status, challenges, and solutions
Requirements
What you’ll need to succeed:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- 1-3 years of experience in logistics or transportation
- Sharp attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to thrive under pressure
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Proven ability to work in a cross-functional environment
- Proficiency with computers and ERP systems
- Basic math skills for inventory and cost calculations
Rhino Foods is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”). We support employment opportunities for all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.
Employment is subject to successful screening on national sex offender registries.
