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Transportation Coordinator

Job Description: 

Rocket Farms is the nation’s top grower for Orchids, Potted Herbs, Miniature Roses, potted Christmas Trees and a unique assortment of other flowers and indoor plants, including Bamboo, Cactus & Succulents, and Venus Fly Traps among others.  With over 10 greenhouse growing facilities throughout the California coast, Rocket Farms manages over 8.3 million square feet of growing space, making us the third largest greenhouse grower in the United States.  We provide high quality products across multiple retail channels and regional retailers across the country.  We are committed to providing innovative product solutions that pair superior plant materials with uniquely designed decorative containers and accessories.

The Transportation Coordinator is responsible for shipment management and executing the supporting paperwork & system controls for all domestic shipping.  Additional key duties include coordinating negotiations on freight rates, executing, expediting and monitoring proper routing, and documents.  Also supports sales and other departments.

Position Reports to: 
Vice President, Supply Chain
Compensation/Salary: 
DOE
Responsibilities & Duties: 
  • Organizes shipments and plans loads for the HMB operation and other locations
  • Coordinates negotiations of freight rates
  • Supervises internal farm truck delivery employee(s) activities
  • Responsible for carrier selection and notification of daily shipping
  • Coordinates customer-owned or procured trucks for pick-up
  • Responsible for driver orientation, door assignments, on-site rules and driver sign-ins/outs
  • Work with Department of Agriculture and prepares all necessary certifications insuring compliance with government requirements
  • Partners with sales and customer logistics to help manage customer expectations
  • Insures shipment tracking & tracing and other inquiries including rate quotes and special requests
  • Effectively works with carriers and potential carriers with regard to performance and rates
  • Responsible for managing internal delivery truck daily logs and driver compliance with safety practices
  • Supports transportation needs of the sales and marketing in preparation for customer programs
  • Responsible for daily batch runs
  • Prints, sorts and distributes all paperwork including labels for outbound orders
  • Effective and timely management of daily shipping confirmations and order releases
  • Supports other duties as required
Qualifications: 
  • 3 to 5 years Transportation Coordinator experience
  • 2 year college degree strongly preferred
  • Basic computer experience
  • Work long hours during peak shipping periods
  • Ability to multi-task and adapt quickly to continuous change
  • Use independent judgment to analyze problems and to implement appropriate solutions
  • Effectively interact with individuals at all levels within and outside the company
  • Establish and follow priorities
  • Communicate effectively verbally and in writing
  • Respond timely to inquiries and complaints from internal and external clients

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package. Apply today!

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. M/F/D/V.

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