Logistics Specialist

## Logistics SpecialistApplylocations: Clackamas, Oregontime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 3 Days Agojob requisition id: JR102528It'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:Plan and coordinate transportation logistics, including fleet management, routing, and scheduling of deliveries.Monitor transportation costs, negotiate contracts with carriers, and manage vendor relationships.Track shipment progress and resolve any issues that arise during transportation.Ensure compliance with transportation regulations and safety standards.Analyze transportation data to identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements.Qualifications and Educational Requirements:Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.Proven experience (3+ years) in transport logistics, preferably within the food distribution or manufacturing industry.Strong understanding of transportation management systems (TMS) and logistics software.Excellent organizational and multitasking skills with the ability to prioritize workload.Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate with internal teams and external partners.Knowledge of regulatory requirements related to transportation and logistics operations.### About Us**We are Quirch Foods. Our Passion is your Joy.**We are one of the largest distributors of food products in the U.S., Latin America, and the Caribbean, with a customer list that includes independent and chain supermarkets, foodservice distributors, processors and manufacturers, cruise lines, and restaurants.With 55 years of solid history and experience, today we operate a fleet of just under 500 refrigerated trucks and over 2.3 million square feet of combined distribution space through 22 facilities in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee, Alabama, Louisiana, Illinois, Texas, Washington, Oregon, and Puerto Rico. Quirch Foods owns a portfolio of proprietary food brands and offers domestic and international logistics, cold chain services, marketing support, as well as advanced technological solutions to provide unmatched service to its customers. #J-18808-Ljbffr