Logistics Dispatcher – FT Kenosha, WI

Overview

Logistics Dispatcher – FT Kenosha, WI Jobs in Kenosha, WI at Heartland Produce Co.

Does your current employer treat you, their customers, and their vendors like family?

Join us at Heartland Produce Co, where we are passionate about delivering the Midwest’s finest produce—consistently fresh and always with excellence. Every day, we selflessly serve our customers, vendors, coworkers, and community, while having fun and keeping it real.

We’re eager to grow with passionate individuals who are dedicated to building strong relationships and driving mutual success.

Logistics Dispatcher – Support and take an active role in leading the day-to-day inbound logistics operations at our Kenosha, WI facility. This role is critical in ensuring product moves efficiently, cost-effectively, and on time – while delivering a best-in-class experience for our customers and partners. Also, plays a key part in ensuring inbound product flow supports our sales, inventory, and customer commitments.

Hours: 8am to 5pm Monday through Friday; every other weekend/after-hours on call (will be discussed upon interview)

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Maintain department performance within budget by optimizing logistics operations and reducing costs while enhancing customer experience

· Work closely with transportation partners to negotiate rates

· Coordinate load dispatching with procurement and carriers, provide daily tracking updates, and schedule delivery appointments

· Coordinate and strategize load building to maximize efficiency and minimize cost

· Make real-time decisions on routing, scheduling, and carrier selection to ensure optimal service and cost outcomes

· Identify and implement process improvements to drive efficiency, accuracy, and scalability within logistics operations

· Work with carriers, vendors and coworkers to mitigate claims

· Interact with carriers regarding billing issues to ensure accurate, timely payment

· Maintain effective and professional relationships with customers, produce vendors, carriers and coworkers

· Collaborate with warehouse receiving department to effectively receive loads and communicate with our transportation partners any discrepancies as noted

· Analyze opportunities and recommend solutions to improve key performance indicators (KPIs)

· Perform effectively under pressure while making sound, real-time decisions to keep operations running smoothly

· Adapt quickly to changing situations in a fast-paced environment

· Develop creative, effective solutions to operational challenges

· May be required to perform additional duties as needed

Qualifications:

· High School diploma or equivalent required – Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics or Transportation preferred

· 5+ years’ supply chain/logistics experience; produce or perishable goods experience preferred

· Strong written and verbal communication skills across multiple channels (phone, email, text)

· Able to prioritize and multi-task in a high-stress environment

· Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to investigate and resolve supply chain discrepancies

· Attention to detail with emphasis on accuracy and quality

· Proficient in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Outlook

Benefits and Compensation

· Competitive salary based on experience

· 100% employer-paid insurance (Medical, Basic Life and Dental) for employees — eligible after 31 days

· 80% employer-paid insurance (Medical and Dental) for dependents — eligible after 31 days

· Vision and Voluntary Life insurance

· Short-term and Long-term disability coverage

· Critical Illness and Accident coverage

· Flex Spending Account (FSA)

· Traditional and Roth 401(k) – Employer Match up to 5%

· Paid Time Off and Holidays

· Tuition Assistance Program

· Quarterly discretionary incentive program

We are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Join us in building a team that reflects the diversity of the world we live in.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Supply Chain/Logistics/Transportation: 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Title: Logistics Dispatcher – FT Kenosha, WI

Company: Heartland Produce Co.

Location: Kenosha, WI