Logistics Specialist

Logistics SpecialistKnoxville Plant - Knoxville, TN 37919OverviewPosition Type Full Time Category Supply ChainDescriptionThe Reily Foods Company has a passion for flavor and has been providing iconic foods and beverages that create meals and memories for over 120 years! Our products consist of New England Coffee, French Market Coffee, Luzianne Iced Tea, Blue Plate Mayonnaise, Swans Down Cake Flour, Tiger Sauce, and Carroll Shelby Chili (to name a few) and can be found in foodservice and retail locations around the country.Duties & Responsibilities:Transportation Planning & Scheduling: Execute daily transportation planning and scheduling of outbound sales orders for distribution to over 600 customer accounts.Freight Cost Mitigation: Ensure cost-efficiency of outbound freight by effectively utilizing diverse modes of transportation, spot market quoting, truckload consolidation, and cross-docking opportunities.Shipment Tracking & Visibility: Maintain daily communication with carriers and freight brokers to track transit progress, resolve routine transit delays, and provide real-time status updates to the Customer Service team.Key Account Service Delivery: Proactively monitor and ensure on-time delivery for key accounts to optimize service levels and minimize late delivery penalties.Logistics Administration: Support daily administrative procedures, including manual shipment tendering, manual ship-confirming for non-advanced warehouses, freight invoicing, carrier claims, and customer chargebacks/deductions.System Support: Support the implementation, integration, and maintenance of cross-functional supply chain software systems, including MRP (Material Requirements Planning), WMS (Warehouse Management System), and TMS.QualificationsQualifications & Education Requirements:Bachelor's degree preferredExperience in customer service, logistics, and/or supply chain preferredProficient with Microsoft Office SuiteExcellent written and verbal communication skillsStrong organizational capabilities.We offer a comprehensive and thoughtfully designed benefits package that supports the well-being, financial security, and work-life balance of our employees.10 Paid Company HolidaysGenerous Paid Vacation & Sick TimeComprehensive, Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage for you and your familyHealth Savings Account (HSA) with company contributionsFlexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Dependent Care FSA (DCFSA)401(k) Retirement Plan with company match and discretionary profit sharingEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) and financial wellness resourcesCompany?Paid DisabilityCompany?Paid Life Insurance equal to 1.5X annual compensationAnd more benefits designed to support your health, wealth, and well?beingTogether, these benefits reflect our commitment to caring for our employees both inside and outside the workplace.