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Job Title: Solutions Architect – Perishable Logistics & Cold Chain Operations

Location: Miami, FL (On-site

Position Type: Full-time

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Solutions Architect / Cold Chain Logistics Engineer to design, optimize, and scale our warehousing, transportation, and distribution operations. In this role, you will build end-to-end operational workflows specifically engineered for perishable freight (produce, floral, proteins). You will lead the design of cold storage facilities, cross-docking procedures, temperature-controlled transport routing, and logistics software integration to ensure zero temperature loss and maximum shelf-life preservation.

Key Responsibilities

Warehouse & Facility Design:

Design optimal warehouse layouts, rack configurations, and temperature-zoned staging areas for rapid cross-docking and cold storage.

Transportation & Distribution Strategy:

Engineer cold-chain distribution networks integrating air freight, ocean reefers, drayage, and final-mile refrigerated transport.

Map out time-sensitive delivery schedules and carrier routing to minimize transit times and reduce spoilage risk.

Process Engineering & Technology:

Select, configure, and implement logistics technology, including WMS, TMS, and real-time IoT temperature logging/telemetry.

Analyze operational KPIs (throughput, dock-to-stock times, temperature compliance) to identify bottlenecks and continuous improvement opportunities.

Regulatory & Quality Compliance:

Ensure full compliance with FDA, USDA, HACCP, IATA CEIV Fresh, and OSHA regulations.

Establish standard operating procedures (SOPs) for cold chain integrity during customs holds and airport/seaport transfers.

Qualifications & Requirements

Experience: 5+ years of operational design, logistics engineering, or cold-chain management experience within a freight forwarding or 3PL environment.

Industry Expertise: Deep domain knowledge of perishable freight handling, cold storage operations, and temperature-controlled freight movements.

Technical Proficiency: Hands-on experience implementing or configuring Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and Transportation Management Systems (TMS).

Education: Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).

Skills: Strong analytical, data modeling, and process mapping abilities; bilingual capabilities (English/Spanish) are highly preferred in the South Florida market.