Logistics Coordinator

Position:
Driver Manager - Planner

Reports to:

Logistics Manager Created:
January 2026

Location:

Delivery Manager - Planner

• Cultivate, grow and maintain an effective team.
• Ensure a consistent and prioritized departmental recruitment and retention plan in accordance with company policies and initiatives.
• Lead, develop, and manage assigned drivers to ensure safe, professional, and compliant delivery operations.
• Own driver staffing, performance, scheduling, availability, and retention for assigned drivers, including H2A drivers.
• Manage driver schedules, PTO, rotations, and timekeeping to ensure coverage, compliance, and accurate payroll.
• Oversee assigned delivery equipment, facilities, and documentation to ensure readiness, compliance, and cost control.
• Manage delivery-related costs within budget, identify efficiencies, and accelerate exceptions as needed.
• Provide professional communication and support to internal teams, customers, and weekend logistics coverage as required.
• Ensure compliance with FMCSA, DOT, HOS, ELD, and company safety standards, including investigations and corrective actions when needed.
• Maintain costs and profits within budget, and identify cost savings where appropriate.
• Identify and address inefficient processes/procedures or operational deficiencies.
• Escalate key activities/initiatives outside of budget parameters to upper management.

• Plan, publish, and execute daily routes for assigned market(s), balancing capacity, HOS, customer expectations, and farm availability.
• Coordinate with logistics, sales, and farm operations to ensure orders are sourced, scheduled, and delivered accurately.
• Maintain daily and monthly visibility into delivery performance, capacity, and key metrics.

• Provide early‑morning dispatch coverage to confirm all company drivers are up and running on time and address issues early.
• Support service recovery efforts, including delays, breakdowns, rejected material, and route adjustments.
• Coordinate with logistics and farm teams when adjustments are needed.

Must demonstrate the ability to be a team player and build positive working relationships with others.

Comprehensive knowledge of FMCSA and DOT regulations.

Comprehensive understanding of using Electronic Logging Devices (ELD's), Paper Logs, Global Positioning Systems (GPS), and Drive Cam Systems.

3+ years' experience working in the transportation, driver management, routing, or logistics operations preferred.

Ability to discern what issues need to be brought to upper management.

Ability to be reached after hours for accidents, incidents, attendance, and other operational situations.

Ability to communicate effectively and keep records.

Ability to be physically/consistently present for critical onsite collaboration.

Ability to communicate professionally (internally and externally).

Ability to manage in a flexible, quickly changing environment.

Ability and willingness to operate a forklift as needed.

Strong Microsoft product computer skills, specifically Excel.

Willingness to learn, grow, and to apply direction provided.

Must be able to work independently.

Willing and able to work in the elements as needed.

Ability to work flexible hours to include, but not limited to, early AM/PM, nights and weekends, and hours that could fluctuate day‑to‑day.

• Have the courage to speak up and stop unsafe acts.
• Comply with safety regulations.
• Commit to appropriate training.
• Provide appropriate equipment and maintenance.
• Safely produce results.

• Be fair and do the right thing.
• Be accountable for our actions and learn from our mistakes.
• Build teamwork, collaboration and trust.
• Establish and maintain healthy relationships with customers and other team members.

• Adhere to quality standards for products—on time and on budget.
• Be disciplined to established processes and deadlines.
• Innovate—work to improve processes and products.
• Use effective communication and information.

• Be a servant leader and role model for others.
• Create an environment where people can thrive and reach their greatest potential.
• Focus on providing a world class customer experience.
• Value relationships and results.

• Have the will to succeed and overcome obstacles.
• Never be satisfied with the status quo.
• Bring new ideas to the table.
• Stamp out complacency.

To instill a culture of growth and success for our People, customers and the communities we serve.

To grow and deliver superior, quality products that inspire outdoor experiences.