Logistics Planner

About Roth Premium Foods

Roth Premium Foods is one of the fastest-growing refrigerated and frozen prepared food manufacturers in the U.S., producing fully cooked proteins and meal solutions for the grocery, deli, club, convenience store, and foodservice channels. At Roth Premium Foods, we’re passionate about delivering high-quality food products through precision, care, and innovation.

Job Summary

We’re looking for a Logistics Planner who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. This is a hands-on role that plays a key part in ensuring the smooth, efficient, and cost-effective flow of goods across our network. The ideal candidate is detail-driven, proactive, and enjoys solving problems to keep our operations running seamlessly. This role will report to the Plant Director / EVP of Operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and manage transportation for sales, transfer, and purchase orders — including carrier selection, routing, and multi-stop coordination.
• Coordinate inbound deliveries of raw materials and outbound shipments of finished goods in alignment with production and customer schedules.
• Track and trace shipments, proactively identifying delivery risks and communicating updates to internal and external stakeholders.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with carriers, 3PL partners, and external storage facilities to ensure reliable and on-time performance.
• Monitor logistics KPIs (on-time delivery, routing compliance, tender acceptance) and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Review freight costs, rates, and accessorial charges to optimize cost efficiency and ensure financial accuracy.
• Oversee inventory accuracy through cycle counts, reconciliations, and ERP / WMS reporting to support traceability and recall readiness.
• Collaborate closely with production, procurement, and quality teams to align warehouse and transportation priorities.
• Lead or support logistics improvement and cost-savings projects that enhance service levels and operational efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, regulatory, and company standards — including OSHA and handling of food-grade materials.
• Maintain and continuously improve departmental SOPs to strengthen consistency and performance across logistics operations.
• Act as a problem-solver — resolving transportation issues, proposing alternatives, and ensuring minimal operational disruption.

What you will bring

Work Environment & Physical Demands