Load Planner/Logistics Coordinator

Euro Foods Inc DBA Citterio USA•Freeland, PA

11h

About The Position

The Load Planner/Logistics Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and managing outbound shipment planning, order flow, and carrier scheduling to ensure accurate, timely, and efficient delivery of customer orders. This role acts as a key connection between Shipping, Customer Service, Carriers, and Internal Operations, helping maintain schedule accuracy, compliance, and smooth communication across departments.

Requirements

Strong organizational and multitasking skills in a fast-paced logistics environment.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work cross-functionally with Shipping, Customer Service, Warehouse Operations, and external carriers.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to respond effectively to schedule disruptions.
High attention to detail with strong numerical abilities (pallet counts, weight checks, load calculations).
Ability to prioritize tasks and meet tight deadlines.
Proficiency with logistics, warehouse, and transportation management systems (WMS/TMS).
Ability to handle high-volume workloads, especially during peak seasons.
Minimum 2 years of experience in logistics, load planning, transportation coordination, or warehouse operations.
Familiarity with shipping manifests, carrier scheduling, and dock coordination.
Experience with temperature-monitoring devices
High school diploma required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, or related field preferred.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with major retailers preferred.
Efficiency in SAP preferred.

Responsibilities

Process and manage order printouts and Goods issue (GI) dating.
Verify routing accuracy prior to shipment.
Prepare shipping manifests for the warehouse and shipping team.
Communicate manifests and shipment details to carriers.
Manage revisions, pallet counts, and weight calculations to ensure proper load planning and compliance.
Proactively set up advanced appointment communications for key retail accounts.
Provide purchase order (PO) details to carriers several times weekly to secure Required Delivery Dates (RDDs).
Maintain heightened scheduling accuracy and carrier coordination during peak periods.
Maintain daily communication with Shipping Supervisors regarding: Order transfers Manifest updates Schedule adjustments Driver arrival alerts Dock placement coordination
Conduct day-of-shipment communications with carrier to ensure schedule adherence.
Work closely with Customer Service daily regarding: Order revisions Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA) updates for deliveries in transit. Real-time detention issues at customer delivery sites.
Oversee and maintain the Shipping Board (internal scheduling control system) as the central control system for: Daily loading plans Future carrier appointment times Coordination with warehouse teams to align order picking schedules for upcoming shifts.
Manage temperature-monitoring devices
Download, track, and file temperature data for customer compliance and cold-chain documentation.
Generate sample pick tickets
Coordinate and process outbound sample shipments via UPS.