Freight Coordinator II

Job Ref: 177824 Location: Providence, RI 02903 Location Flexibility: Remote Category: Procurement Job Type: Full-time Job Status: Exempt Anticipated Closing Date: Aug. 12, 2026 Pay Basis Yearly Pay Range $45000.00 - $81500.00 Annually ($21.63 - $39.18 Hourly) Brand UNFI

What does it mean to be part of the UNFI Procurement Team?

The Procurement team is a key contributor to UNFI and is responsible for strategic planning, purchasing, and management of over $2B in inventory. The procurement teams work hand in hand to support our customers and suppliers' needs, while achieving the goal of providing high service levels, and working towards creating new innovative solutions to drive UNFI's growth. Partnering with our suppliers and customers, we strive to make them stronger, our supply chain better, and our food solutions more inspired.

Job Overview:

Responsible for the logistical coordination of all purchase orders applying to the assigned lanes, consolidation distribution centers, and carriers for this position. This position acts as the single point of contact between UNFI Replenishment, UNFI Operations, and 3PL Partners (Carriers) to achieve the highest quality of logistics performance and service level expectations at the optimal cost. This includes all coordination and communication from product pick up to final destination while balancing freight costs, monitoring transit times, and internal operations schedules.

Job Responsibilities:

• Works directly with Cross Dock Coordinators to ensure efficient operational execution.
• Identify delays/opportunities and hosts meeting/calls with local teams to correct.
• Understanding of dispatch issues and procedures including West Coast to East Region consolidation loads.
• Track and trace UNFI Cross Dock orders based on their future lost sales.
• Able to promptly identify expense reduction opportunities, and can articulate to members in management to address.
• Promptly identify service opportunities, and articulate to members in management to address.
• Fluent in all TMS/UNFI related supply chain reporting and metrics.
• Responsible for interpreting and recommending solutions
• Actively participate in transportation planning and carrier performance meeting.
• Consistent mastery exhibition of Freight Coordinator I essential functions and basic duties.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

Education/ Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred or equivalent experience.

Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred or equivalent experience.
• Previous procurement, logistics, or transportation experience.

Knowledge/Skills/ Abilities:

• Demonstrated knowledge of applicable Warehouse Management Systems functions, and Transportation Management Systems
• Understanding of dispatch issues and procedures including West Coast to East Region consolidation loads
• Efficient service level, on time metrics, and freight cost metrics
• Core understanding of the Master Scheduling Teams role in the Supply Chain
• Excellent working relationships and coordination with internal and external business partners
• Good judgment is required for this position as there may be times when direct supervision may not be immediately available.

Work Environment:

Remote Role:

• This position is classified as remote, where the associate will perform remote work from their primary residence. Remote associates are welcome to work from the office but are not required to do so. While remote associates are not required to work from an office regularly, they may be required to come to the office or other UNFI locations for necessary business reasons or if directed to do so by their manager.

Physical Environment/Demands:

Office Roles:

• Most work is performed in a temperature-controlled office environment.
• Incumbent may sit for long periods of time at a desk or computer terminal.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• Incumbent may use calculators, keyboards, telephones, and other office equipment in the course of a normal workday.
• Stooping, bending, twisting, and reaching may be required in the completion of job duties.

#LI-REMOTE

UNFI is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for all. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected ground. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the job selection process. - M/F/Veteran/Disability. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Company: United Natural Foods Inc.

Compensation:

UNFI anticipates paying the above-referenced pay rate (or within the above-referenced pay range) for this position. Actual Pay, where applicable, will depend on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, education, experience, training, and any requirements under applicable collective bargaining agreements. UNFI is committed to transparency in pay in compliance with applicable state/provincial and local laws.

Benefits:

For Washington positions (or positions that may be performed remotely from Washington), Click HERE for Washington-specific paid time off details.

Candidates hired into this position will also be eligible to participate in the following benefits programs: Paid Time Off; Sick Time; paid holidays and parental leave; 401K Program (or retirement savings plan if in Canada); medical, dental, vision, life, and accidental death/dismemberment insurance; short-term and long-term disability insurance program, Flexible Spending Account and/or Health Savings Account (U.S. only), subject to meeting the eligibility requirements and the terms and conditions of these programs, and subject to any requirements under applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Sales Positions Only: For sales positions that are commission-based, the above range is an estimate of total potential commission-based compensation during an associate's first year, but UNFI offers an introductory period minimum of $680 per week. After the introductory period, as a 100% commission-based role, there is no set salary. UNFI's commission plans are uncapped and average earnings vary depending on territory and sales achieved, among other factors.

UNFI's compensation, benefits, and paid time off policies are subject to change in the Company's sole discretion, consistent with applicable law. This job posting should not be construed as an offer of employment with certain terms, nor should it be construed as a guaranteed minimum.

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act or for Canadian applicants in accordance with provincial human rights legislation.