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Logistics Coordinator

Flowers Bakeries
parental leave, 401(k)
United States, Tennessee, Crossville
1067 North Main Street (Show on map)
Sep 02, 2025
FRESH. FORWARD. FLOWERS. Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE:FLO) is not just about baking; it's about crafting moments of joy with every delicious bite. With 2024 sales of $5.1 billion, and as one of the leading producers of packaged bakery goods in the United States, Flowers Foods brings passion to the table. From the wholesome goodness of Nature's Own and Wonder to the bold and artisanal flavors of Dave's Killer Bread, the rustic goodness of Canyon Bakehouse, and the sweet delights of Tastykake, each product is a celebration of taste and quality. Beyond the oven, Flowers Foods fosters a culture that values and reflectsHonesty & Integrity, Respect & Inclusion, Sustainability, Passion, and Humility.With a commitment to innovation and a recipe for success, Flowers Foods is more than a bakery - it's a delightful journey into the heart of flavor and community. Full-time employees are offered the following benefits: Comprehensive health and medical benefits 401(k) Retirement savings plan Professional growth and leadership training Paid vacation, holidays, and parental leave Benefits may vary depending on your work location. Bringing Home the Dough Position handles the day-to-day duties required of all of the logistics of Flowers Snack customers from the Crossville DC along with Walmart frozen deliveries from Laurel Grocery. In addition, this person will route the cake deliveries to Flowers DSD bakeries. The objective is to maximize equipment utilization of inbound and outbound trucks within the network of Flowers cake division while minimizing transportation expenses and provide great service to our customers. Rising to the Challenge: Position Responsibilities * Address any unsolved opportunities on customer deliveries * Maintain relationship with dedicated and one-way carriers * Route Day 1 and Day 4 Warehouse Cake orders * Tender routes to carriers * Utilize dedicated equipment to backhaul inter-company shipments to the DC * Backhaul ingredients and packaging for cake plants * Adjust shipping times to meet production and carrier needs * Route Laurel Frozen Day 1 Cake shipments * Tender Laurel Frozen Routes * Route Day 1 and Day 4 DSD Cake orders from Crossville bakery * Route Day 1 ad Day 4 Cake orders from Tastykake Philadelphia * Coordinates 400+ weekly inbound loads from plants to Crossville DC * Coordinates 270+ weekly outbound loads to customers from 5 shipping Snack facilities * Coordinates 40 ingredient/packaging backhaul loads back to producing plants * Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures (EEO, Sexual Harassment, Sarbanes - Oxley, Safety, etc.) * Performance of other duties which are deemed by management to be an integral part of the job, including but not limited to fulfillment of work schedules, adhere to attendance policies, and other applicable operating rules, policies and procedures. Knead to Know: Preferred Qualifications * Minimum 3 years of shipping and relay experience and have knowledge of sales needs. Additional Ingredients: Essential Job Requirements * Bachelor's degree in operations, logistics or other supply chain management related field. We offer a competitive salary and an excellent total rewards package. Salary range of $60k-$70K. Please reply by 10/1/2025. Interested job seekers who successfully complete the series of pre-screening questions and who appear to possess the basic qualifications for this position may be contacted for a telephone interview. EEO Statement Flowers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Flowers encourages all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or people of any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. The job description above outlines the general nature and level of work expected from employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications for this position. Equivalent combination of education, experience, and skills may supplement above minimum job requirements. If you need assistance with submitting your resume due to a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to Anne Tolbert at Anne.Tolbert@flocorp.com or(1) 770 4592883.