Preferred Freezer Services Careers
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PREFERRED CAREERS
Preferred Freezer is very proud of its team. Hundreds of diligent and motivated employees make up the excellent work force that drive our constant growth and make Preferred Freezer the best choice in frozen food services and the leader in cold storage.

We have facilities all over the country and are expanding all the time. If you are interested in a position with us, please submit your resume to the e-mail address below.

The Following is a list of benefits we offer:
• Health Insurance
• Medical Plan
• Prescription Drug Program
• Dental Plan
• Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Employer Match
• Paid Vacation, Sick & Personal Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Flexible Spending Account


Submit your resume to: resumes@preferredfreezer.com

Logistics Coordinator
Jersey City, NJ

LOGISTICS COORDINATOR

JOB SUMMARY

The Logistics Coordinator will be responsible for managing a portfolio of Preferred Freezer Services Logistics (PSFL) clients.  Duties will include updating clients on the status of their shipments throughout the transportation lifecycle, managing through carrier and capacity issues and presenting the client with timely solutions that meet their pick up, delivery and transit requirements, interacting with Sales and Operations to improve the delivery of our services, presenting suggestions on how to increase the organization’s operational efficiency and effectiveness based on client conversations and interaction and the creation/management of KPI’s and client scorecards and/or satisfaction surveys.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide our clients with the highest levels of customer service, maintain constant client and carrier communications, solutions based “can do” attitudes and consummate professionalism throughout the transportation lifecycle
Identify and prioritize client’s logistics needs, partner with warehouse operations and logistics to communicate recommendations to management in order to achieve a holistic, efficient and effective end to end product distribution model
Assist in the development sustainable cost-effective solutions that leverage Preferred Freezer Services (PFS) inbound and outbound volume, systems, and partnerships
Assist in the creation and implementation a transportation capacity strategy that includes contingency plans to support varying levels of company sales and changes to supply/demand patterns including market/capacity driven price fluctuations
Follow existing processes and procedures to ensure daily execution of transportation policies, operating standards, and service level agreements
Assist in the development and support the use of key performance indicators (KPIs), metrics and periodic reporting to help drive execution and process uniformity and compliance across all regions and with all clients and transportation providers
Adhere to existing logistics processes and apply both industry and organizational best practices
CORE COMPETENCIES:

Drive for positive results – persistence and consistency, pushes themselves and the organization for results that exceed expectations, stretch organizational boundaries, and eliminate road blocks while still maintaining positive client and co-worker relationships

Customer service skills – energized by tough challenges, engages client and coworkers and instills confidence in our ability to deliver a quality service on a consistent basis

Priority setting – functions effectively in a fast paced and dynamic environment, ability to focus on what is important, copes with change, thrives in chaos, can shift gears when necessary

Conflict Management – steps up in conflict situations, focused listener, constantly strives to achieve balance and compromise so that all parties benefit

Decision making – can make the “tough call” in a timely manner without procrastination but based decision on analysis, fact, experience and good judgment

Problem solving – utilizes rigorous logic & sound methods to solve issues with effective & creative solutions, looks beyond the obvious to deliver greater value for customers and the enterprise

Strategic agility – anticipates future consequences and trends, possesses broad knowledge of the industry, provides valuable perspective, anticipates issues and impact points, and develops strategies to mitigate risk

Business acumen – understands and is knowledgeable about business and industry best practices, the competitive landscape, strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats to the organization along with industry trends and relevant sources and uses of information

Organizational agility – learns how to navigate the organization, knowledge and understanding of how to get things done through both formal and informal channels and networks


JOB REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business and/or Supply Chain/Logistics discipline required.
3 - 5 years’ experience or equivalent in transportation and/or supply chain required. 
LEAN/Six Sigma experience (Green belt or higher) a plus.  Experience with logistics-related SAAS software a plus.
Must possess thorough understanding of supply chain and transportation methods/modes, cost structures, service requirements, tariffs, fuel scales, accessorials, equipment and infrastructure in order to ensure optimal day-to-day management of clients.
Ability to effectively communicate with individuals/groups from varied backgrounds and skill levels.
Detail and multi-task oriented. Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Strong interpersonal skills, written and verbal communication skills, and implementation and facilitation skills.
This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. The responsibilities, tasks, and duties of the jobholder might differ from those outlined in the job description and that other duties, as assigned, might be part of the job.
EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s Degree
5 years of Logistics experience
2 years of experience as a Logistics Coordinator or similar role/function