Assistant Logistics Account Manager

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 Power Point
• 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
• Participat…