Indianapolis Fruit Company Hiring for Transportation Manager at Indianapolis, IN Full Time

At Indianapolis Fruit Company (Indy Fruit), our distribution network and premium supply chain provide our team the necessary tools to deliver a full-service retail experience for our customers that will differentiate them from competition and provide great opportunities for success. Indy Fruit team members thrive in our dynamic and collaborative environment in this fast-paced and ever-changing industry.

Indy Fruit recognizes the importance of being able to provide our team members and their families with quality benefits as part of their overall compensation package. We provide a comprehensive and competitive package that delivers quality and value while satisfying the diverse needs of our workforce.

Since 1947, Indy Fruit has been delivering fresh fruits and vegetables to our valued retail partners throughout the Midwest. We look forward to adding you to our team and continuing our company growth.

Opportunity To Execute And Improve The Following Areas

• The Transportation Manager will execute accurate and complete customer order fulfillment, quality product delivery, and departure expectations.
• Research and resolve inbound and outbound delivery solutions.
• Utilize the company ERP system to review customer orders and delivery route scheduling for improvement opportunities.
• Regularly analyze and condense routes for more efficient deliveries.
• Communicate with the Sales Team to reposition priority customers on route schedules as needed.
• Collaborate regularly with the Sales and Transportation teams to manage order change requests, delivery time change requests, and delivery fulfillment.
• Assist in pallet build configuration and revisions to meet customer expectations and operate efficiently.
• Collaborate with the Warehouse management team to monitor inventory levels, procure products from sister companies when needed, and manage the transfer of substitute products.

Competencies, Education, And Skills To Be Successful

• A minimum of an associate degree or a bachelor’s degree in related field preferred
• Previous experience in refrigerated food manufacturing or distributor operation preferred.
• Proficient skills in Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, Microsoft Office (particularly Excel), and common E Mail systems

Benefits

• Health & Welfare Benefits (medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverages)
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Cellphone, and laptop
• Weekly Pay

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or another legally protected status.