Transportation Specialist

## Transportation Specialist Apply:
Coral Gables, Florida:
Full time:
Posted Today:
JR103020

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!  We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.###

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate daily transportation activities, including shipment scheduling and carrier communication.
• Track inbound and outbound shipments to ensure timely delivery and resolve transportation issues.
• Maintain transportation records, shipment documentation, and system updates.
• Assist with route coordination and load planning to optimize efficiency.
• Communicate with warehouse, customer service, purchasing, and logistics teams regarding shipment status and delivery needs.
• Monitor transportation performance and support reporting on key metrics such as on-time delivery and freight costs.
• Assist with freight invoice review and discrepancy resolution.
• Support carrier performance monitoring and maintain positive relationships with transportation providers.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and transportation procedures.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance transportation operations.### Qualifications and

Educational Requirements:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field preferred.
• 1–3 years of experience in transportation, logistics, supply chain, or related field.
• Knowledge of transportation operations, shipment tracking, and carrier coordination.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and transportation or logistics management systems.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Experience in food distribution or cold chain logistics preferred.### About Us
** We are Quirch Foods. Our Passion is your Joy.
** We are one of the largest distributors of food products in the U.S., Latin America, and the Caribbean, with a customer list that includes independent and chain supermarkets, food service distributors, processors and manufacturers, cruise lines, and restaurants.

With 55 years of solid history and experience, today we operate a fleet of just under 500 refrigerated trucks and over 2.3 million square feet of combined distribution space through 22 facilities in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee, Alabama, Louisiana, Illinois, Texas, Washington, Oregon, and Puerto Rico.
Quirch Foods owns a portfolio of proprietary food brands and offers domestic and international logistics, cold chain services, marketing support, as well as advanced technological solutions to provide unmatched service to its customers.

Our culture is one of Win/Win, not just for our customers but also for every team member. We take pride in our diverse workforce, and each team member takes part in the company’s continuous growth.