Logistics Coordinator
Listed on 2026-01-03
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Transportation
About Us:
Falcon Farms is one of the leading fresh cut-flower distributors in the United States. Since 1987, the company has grown in production and commercialization, to 10 flower production farms in Colombia and Ecuador, with more than 700 acres of land and a team of over 5,000 people. The organization's commercial and distribution footprint in Miami, Atlanta, Phoenix, Dallas and Long Beach allows us to service national wholesale and mass market accounts.
Current business prospects, and the incorporation of new clients have embarked Falcon on an aggressive path to deepen our regional footprint in the Texas region.
Falcon thrives on a highly entrepreneurial culture and a flat organization that fosters strong collaboration and calculated risk-taking. The nature of an agricultural product like flowers, with high seasonality and subject to variability in factors affecting production, requires high flexibility and the ability to make decisions and adapt to changing circumstances in very short term, while remaining firm on strategy execution.
Position OverviewCoordinate and oversee the execution of the facility's logistics operations across Receiving, Shipping, and Transportation, ensuring full compliance with the operational plan, established processes, traceability controls, safety standards, and performance indicators defined by the organization.
Responsibilities and ExpectationsPlanning
- Plan and organize the resources required to execute daily operational plans, implementing controls to minimize losses and optimize resource utilization.
- Participate in logistics budget planning and cost control initiatives.
Coordination & Execution
- Coordinate Receiving, temporary storage, Shipping, and Transportation operations.
- Ensure compliance with scanning, counting, photographic documentation, and PO validation procedures.
- Guarantee accurate and timely data entry and updates within company systems.
- Monitor the use of trucks, forklifts, equipment, and operational materials, ensuring preventive and corrective maintenance.
- Consolidate, track, and report performance against defined KPIs, proactively identifying and communicating deviations.
- Lead and propose logistics optimization, automation, and process redesign projects.
- Direct and supervise area leaders, ensuring interdepartmental communication, achievement of operational goals, and continuous training and development of personnel.
- Maintain ongoing operational communication with corporate headquarters and internal departments.
Performance Assurance (Role KPIs)
- Ensure compliance with all performance indicators assigned to the role, adhering to DOT and OSHA regulations, industrial safety standards, licensing, insurance requirements, and operational and driving permits.
- Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 3–5 years of experience in similar logistics or operations leadership roles.
- Proven experience leading high-volume logistics operations and teams.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel; knowledge of Power BI preferred.
- Strong knowledge of inventory control, traceability, transportation safety, and logistics cost management.
- Experience in perishable goods, transportation, or distribution environments is a plus.
- Fully bilingual (English–Spanish), both written and spoken.
- Solid understanding of KPI metrics and performance management.
- Highly organized, proactive, and self-directed.
- Preferred:
Experience in fresh-cut floral or perishable supply chains.
Note
- This position is 100% on-site and does not include a relocation allowance.
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