Logistics Associate - National Accounts

Vanguard Renewables - Weston, MA

Full-time

Weston, MA

Support Activities for Agriculture and Forestry

About the position

The Logistics Associate - National Accounts at Vanguard Renewables plays a crucial role in supporting the National Sales Team by managing logistics operations related to organic sales across North America. This position involves utilizing an internally developed Materials Management System to oversee the sourcing, tracking, and management of inbound and outbound loads associated with anaerobic digesters and strategic partners. The role requires strong communication skills to collaborate with various stakeholders and ensure streamlined operations within the logistics framework.

Responsibilities

• Dispatch & manage multiple hauling, logistics, and end site disposal companies
• Develop routes, schedules, and timelines for operational partners
• Interface with operations and logistics stakeholders to coordinate services in the field
• Field inbound calls to help service current and prospective customers
• Source reliable carriers with competitive pricing
• Provide accurate quotes to the Sales team
• Maintain paperwork and MMS system upkeep
• Support market managers for new business service strategies and pricing
• Support, develop, and implement service strategy for National customers
• Negotiate and improve existing work processes
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills to interact effectively
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• 1-3 years of trucking and logistics sourcing and load management experience, preferably in the waste/recycling industry
• Bachelor of Science (BS) is preferred

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in sustainability, recycling, or organics/food-based industry
• Proven ability to solve complex hauling and logistics problems
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Extremely detail-oriented and organized
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and Google Suite
• Ability to mentor and develop staff and build a cohesive and results-driven department