Founded in 1922 and third generation owned, Wish Farms is a year-round supplier of berries with growing operations throughout the USA, Canada, Mexico and South America. Nationally recognized for quality and innovation, Wish Farms is an industry leader marketing and shipping produce for independent growers for 100 years.
While our mission is to provide the best tasting berries, our brand is defined by much more than the product we deliver and the retailer you find it in. It is defined and protected by us, the employees. With that in mind, we have created 33 fundamentals, which serve as a shared language across our organization and is the basis for how we do business.
We have a career opportunity available for a talented and motivated individual to join our team as a Logistics Coordinator at our state-of-the-art headquarters in Plant City, FL.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:
- Supports the daily logistics needs of the sales department
- Ensures timely entry and accuracy of scheduling appointments from third party systems
- Notifies customers of freight arrivals, pickups, movement, and deliveries
- Maintains and provides updated shipping records in a format to present to stakeholders
- Facilitates quick professional communication between carriers, sales, and warehouses
- Certifies that orders are delivered in full and in a timely manner
- Track, trace, and update the status of shipments using company systems
- Review and confirm correct rates for proper payments
- Weekly updates sales department on changing freight rates
- Pulls and reports on freight trends
- Some nights and weekends expected
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Able to navigate through a multitude of orders and match deliveries based on proper matrix
- Work under pressure in a fast-paced environment and manage time to meet the needs of the business
- Able to build relationships and work cross-functionally within multiple departments within Wish Farms
- Maintain a mutually beneficial relationship with vendors by being a liaison between companies/departments
- Ability to troubleshoot and solve complex problems through use of data and analytical thinking
- Extremely well organized with high level of attention to detail in high pressure situations
- Able to engage in professional communication with customers, DC's, and all levels of the organization
- Positive attitude and desire to learn and grow in the positions
- Can properly prioritize, multi-task, and meet all deadlines
- Has proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.
PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience with proven business & people skills
- Knowledge of multiple transportation and logistics disciplines
- 1+ years of load planning, data coordinating, or transportation and customer service experience strongly preferred
COMPENSATION/BENEFITS:
Wish Farms offers a competitive salary, paid holidays, PTO, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, FSA, HSA with company match, supplemental coverage options, and a 401(k) with a 4% company match.
Beyond the basics, we're proud to offer an exceptional workplace experience. Our state-of-the-art headquarters in Plant City, Florida, features electric vehicle parking, a thoughtfully designed walking trail around a pond, an onsite gym with subsidized personal training, and an onsite café offering delicious, healthy lunches prepared by our in-house chef. Enjoy unlimited coffee and snacks and you will often have the opportunity to take home fresh berries!
This is a full-time, in-person role based at our headquarters in Plant City, FL.
