Description
Title: Assistant Logistics Account Manager
Reports To: Director of Logistics
Location: Delray Beach, FL
Type: Full-Time | Onsite | Exempt
COMPANY SUMMARY
Pero Family Farms is a market share leader with over a century of dedication, commitment, and integrity. Operating since 1908, Pero is the farm trusted by retailers and consumers alike. We are a fully integrated farming operation, with departments that specialize in organic farming, logistics, global supply chain management, national sales operations, food processing operations, and strategic marketing functions. Our operation includes over 35,000 acres spanning across the East Coast of the United States from Florida to New York, with distribution and production facilities in several different states. We pride ourselves in maintaining a strong family heritage and tradition that has been dedicated to quality, innovation, and excellent customer service that has been feeding America’s families for over a century. Our family’s passion for farming remains unwavering, with a vision to continue the tradition for many generations to come, whilst maintaining the reverence and trust it has established with the American consumer. As we expand our offering to include an assortment of organic vegetable options; we have become one of the largest organic vegetable growers in the country and we are looking to grow our workforce family. Join us in continuing and strengthening our position as a market share leader dedicated and trusted by retailers and consumers alike.
JOB SUMMARY
Primarily responsible for booking and managing outside transportation for PTC Logistics. The Assistant Logistics Account Manager will book the loads on orders and ensure the effective management of each load in order to provide optimal customer service. This position in conjunction with the Director of Logistics will organize the efficient distribution of inbound raw materials to the processing facility, and outbound finished goods to each Regional Distribution Center and the customer to ensure that orders are correctly satisfied and cost efficient. The Assistant Logistics Account Manager is expected to manage the daily activities and resolve any issues under his/her qualified discretion.
Requirements
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Manage outside truckload transportation for Pero Family Farms loads
- Book Trucks off of DAT
- Negotiating for the best rate and service with carriers
- Ensure carriers meet or exceed performance requirements including customer service, quality, and compliance
- Responsible for shipment from booking truck to final delivery
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Truck booking experience (reefer freight is a plus)
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Extensive knowledge on DAT load board
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to learn and understand transportation software systems and technologies
- Critical thinking and problem-solving
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Work is primarily performed in a professional office or hybrid environment
- Frequent interaction with logistics providers, customers, internal operations, transportation, and warehouse teams
- Standard business hours, Monday through Friday, with occasional extended hours to support shipments, resolve issues, or meet deadlines
- Fast-paced, deadline-driven environment requiring the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
- Regular use of computers, phones, transportation management systems (TMS), and standard office equipment
- Occasional travel to customer sites, warehouses, distribution centers, or carrier locations
- May occasionally work in warehouse or transportation environments, with exposure to noise, moving equipment, temperature fluctuations, and vehicle traffic
- Participation in meetings, conference calls, and on-site reviews related to logistics performance and customer service
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to sit for extended periods while working at a computer workstation
- Frequent use of hands and fingers for keyboarding, data entry, and system navigation
- Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout office, warehouse, or distribution environments as needed
- Visual acuity required for reviewing shipping documents, reports, and electronic data
- Ability to hear and communicate clearly in person and via phone or virtual meetings
- Occasional lifting, carrying, or moving of materials such as files, packages, or equipment (generally up to 25 lbs.)
- Ability to safely travel by car or other transportation methods as required
- Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) when entering warehouse or operational areas
COMPANY BENEFITS/PERKS
- 401(k)
- Health, Dental, Vision Insurance and more
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
The company (Pero) reserves the right to alter, amend, expand or contract these duties and responsibilities as the company's needs evolve.
Skills Required
- Truck booking experience; reefer freight experience is a plus
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Extensive knowledge of the DAT load board
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to learn and understand transportation software systems and technologies
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Ability to sit for extended periods and frequently use computers for keyboarding, data entry, and system navigation
- Ability to work in office, warehouse, and transportation environments and wear required PPE
- Ability to occasionally lift, carry, or move materials generally up to 25 pounds
- Ability to safely travel by car or other transportation methods as required
What We Do
Pero Family Farms is a 5th generation, family-owned and operated farming company that grows a large variety of fresh vegetables and provides produce and food products.
