MASTER IN COLD LOGISTICS
Senior Refrigerated Freight Broker / Cold Chain Logistics Specialist
We are seeking an elite Senior Refrigerated Freight Broker / Cold Chain Logistics Expert to join our logistics team. This is not an entry-level role—we’re looking for a true cold chain master with a proven track record in brokering refrigerated freight, managing temperature-controlled warehousing, understanding end-to-end quality control (QC) protocols, and optimizing cold logistics performance across the board. If you live and breathe reefer freight, understand the fragility and precision of perishable shipments, and have a reputation for getting the job done flawlessly, we want to talk to you. Our company recognizes the importance of family work balance and has a reputation for treating its employees fairly. Recently voted one of the top ten best places to work, our family owned, asset based logistics company has been in business over 30 years.
Key Responsibilities:
- Freight Brokerage & Carrier Management
- Source and manage top-tier temperature-controlled carriers (LTL and FTL)
- Negotiate competitive rates while ensuring strict cold chain compliance
- Maintain a robust carrier network specializing in produce, dairy, meat, pharmaceuticals, and other temperature-sensitive freight
- Cold Chain Expertise
- Ensure all shipments meet temperature requirements and industry-specific standards (FSMA, FDA, GFSI, etc.)
- Work cross-functionally to monitor cold chain integrity from pickup through final delivery
- Serve as the subject-matter expert on reefer operations and technology
- Warehousing & Distribution
- Coordinate with refrigerated and frozen storage facilities across multiple regions
- Optimize warehouse inventory turnover and cold storage space utilization
- Ensure accurate inbound/outbound inventory management and temperature compliance
- Quality Control & Compliance
- Oversee product integrity checks, temperature logs, and handling protocols
- Troubleshoot claims, temperature excursions, and service failures
- Maintain QC documentation and ensure compliance with all federal and customer requirements
- Customer & Vendor Relations
- Act as a trusted logistics advisor to customers with highly sensitive freight
- Provide white-glove service and proactive communication throughout the shipping process
- Build lasting relationships with shippers, carriers, warehouse teams, and 3PL/4PL partners
Qualifications:
- Minimum 7 years of experience in refrigerated freight brokerage, cold chain logistics, or temperature-controlled warehousing
- Deep knowledge of reefer trailers, temperature monitoring systems, and spoilage mitigation
- Proven ability to manage crisis situations (e.g. reefer failure, rejected loads, temperature excursions)
- Familiarity with major food and pharma regulations (FSMA, HACCP, FDA, USDA, etc.)
- Strong communication, negotiation, and analytical skills
- Experience with TMS and WMS platforms (e.g., McLeod, Blue Yonder, Descartes)
- Industry certifications a plus (CFS, HACCP, CSCP, etc.)
What We’re Looking For:
- A strategic thinker with operational grit
- A logistical tactician who can think three steps ahead
- A cold chain perfectionist who refuses to let product integrity slip
- Someone who’s been on the floor, in the field, and at the table making big decisions
Salary: Depending on Experience-Generous Base + Commission (90K – 175K + Commissions)
If you are a master of cold logistics, apply by submitting your resume with qualifications to linda.powell@gogpac.com
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.
GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.
