Transportation Coordinator

Ken’s Foods is a family owned business that takes pride in its roots.  Ken's Foods, Inc was incorporated in 1958, and currently has plant operations in Marlborough, Massachusetts, McDonough, Georgia, Las Vegas, Nevada, and Lebanon, Indiana.  In addition, Ken's employs over 1000 employees nationally. To this day, Ken’s is still owned by the same family, as they continue their tradition of flavor obsession.  Joining Ken’s Foods is becoming part of an enthusiastic team.  Whether you’re in our state-of-the-art facilities or in our corporate headquarters, you’ll enjoy a warm company culture and get all the tools you will need to succeed in your career. 

The Transportation Coordinator will support Ken’s Transportation Department in an effective and professional manner.  The successful candidate enjoys working in a team environment, has good organizational skills, can prioritize and follow through on everyday tasks while working in a fast-paced environment.  Candidates should possess solid verbal and written communication skills in their daily activities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Communication with internal and external customers; as well as with transportation service providers, food distributors and grocery buyers.
• Schedule customer delivery appointments via telephone, email and through various commercial and proprietary websites.
• Coordinate product returns as instructed while communicating with Ken’s carriers and warehouse facilities.
• Monitor and track Ken’s shipments to ensure timely deliveries to our customers.
• Capture and compile relative data for transportation reporting.   
• Research and authorize carrier requests for transportation charges beyond contracted pricing.
• Work cooperatively with other Ken’s Foods departments such as purchasing, production planning, customer service and warehouse operations when necessary.   
• Become familiar with our transportation management systems including shipment planning & execution    
• Collaborate with a variety of both dry and refrigerated transportation service providers.
• Work efficiently with Microsoft excel, word and outlook.
• Flexibility in performing other duties and projects assigned by department management team.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma is required.  Additional college degree and/or courses are a plus. 

Experience multi-tasking in a fast-paced office environment is valuable.  One year of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Employment with Ken’s Foods is contingent upon successful completion of a drug test, background screening, and pre-employment assessment.