Transport Coordinator

Posted One Month Ago
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Hiring Remotely in New Jersey, USA
Remote
Mid level
Food • Logistics • Professional Services • Agriculture
The Role
Coordinate end-to-end final-mile transportation across North America, ensuring on-time deliveries, cost control, vendor performance, compliance, and service quality. Manage transport providers, freight quotations, invoices, agreements, and market trends while supporting budgeting and performance reviews. Collaborate with sales, warehouse, planning, and growers to provide delivery updates, customer quotes, and logistics insights.
Summary Generated by Built In
We are looking for a highly organised and proactive Transport Coordinator to join our dynamic logistics team. In this role, you will take ownership of end-to-end transport coordination, ensuring seamless delivery from warehouse to customer across North America.

You’ll play a critical role in managing transport providers, optimizing freight costs, and ensuring exceptional service delivery—ultimately contributing to stronger margins and superior returns for our growers.

This position is open for people located in Florida or New Jersey and Philadelphia area.

Key Performance Outputs

Supply Chain & Logistics
  • Coordinate “final mile” logistics for customer deliveries
  • Ensure on-time delivery performance across all shipments
  • Oversee freight costs, quotations, and vendor performance
  • Monitor freight market trends and rate fluctuations
  • Act as the primary liaison with transport service providers
  • Support annual freight budgeting and performance reviews
  • Maintain compliance with audit procedures and logistics standards
Sales & Operations Support
  • Assist with customer quotes and cost calculations
  • Provide timely updates on purchase orders and deliveries
  • Collaborate with sales, warehouse, and planning teams
  • Ensure alignment with customer delivery requirements
    Share insights and operational updates with stakeholders

Vendor & Compliance Management
  • Manage vendor agreements and ensure stakeholder alignment
  • Validate invoices and ensure compliance with contractual terms
  • Maintain strong, reliable vendor relationships
Grower Focus
  • Support initiatives to maximize returns for growers
  • Communicate relevant logistics and cost insights
  • Ensure transparency between logistics, sales, and growers


Requirements
Qualifications & Experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Logistics, Administration, or similar
  • Minimum 3 years’ experience in supply chain/logistics
Technical Skills
  • Experience with NetSuite or similar ERP systems
  • Strong Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
  • Knowledge of routing and tracking software
  • Strong analytical and planning capabilities
Key Competencies
  • Excellent coordination and organizational skills
  • Strong decision-making and problem-solving ability
  • Detail-focused with a results-driven mindset
  • Ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Proactive and solutions-oriented approach
Why join Us?
  • Be part of a high-impact logistics team driving operational excellence
  • Work in an international environment across North America
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams and industry experts
  • Contribute directly to customer satisfaction and grower success

Benefits


Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Logistics, Administration, or a related field
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in supply chain or logistics
  • Experience with NetSuite or a similar ERP system
  • Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
  • Knowledge of routing and tracking software
  • Strong analytical and planning capabilities
  • Excellent coordination and organizational skills
  • Strong decision-making and problem-solving ability
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
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The Company
HQ: Drakenstein
255 Employees
Year Founded: 2002

What We Do

United Exports is a global leader and vertically integrated company in the agricultural supply chain, specializing in fruit production and export, from breeding to distribution.

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