Join our team as a Logistics Coordinator, where your skills will drive real impact! You'll be at the heart of our operations, managing both inbound and outbound logistics while working closely with key departments to optimize processes and cut costs. With opportunities to shape logistics strategies, negotiate contracts, and improve performance metrics, you’ll play a crucial role in keeping our supply chain running smoothly. We offer a dynamic, fast-paced environment where your ideas are valued, and your growth is encouraged.
If you're looking for a role where you can make a difference and be a key player in our success, this is the opportunity for you!
Responsibilities
- Oversee booking and accuracy for all outbound shipments and select inbound shipments.
- Develop and monitor key logistics metrics such as pickup schedules, delivery performance, transportation costs, and order accuracy.
- Draft, negotiate, and manage transportation agreements with shipping partners.
- Conduct quantitative analysis to identify opportunities for performance improvements and cost reductions.
- Provide timely and accurate routing updates to internal teams (e.g., Production Planning, Accounting, Sales, and Warehouse) and external vendors or carriers as needed.
- Track outbound shipments, prepare freight costs, and input/report required activity data; coordinate freight estimates and costs.
- Create financial and transactional spreadsheets and reports to support cost accounting, budgeting, and projections related to freight costs.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues (e.g., system errors, carrier problems), and identify alternative solutions as needed.
- Communicate effectively with relevant departments to address and resolve logistics challenges.
- Execute tasks with efficiency and attention to detail, adapting to shifting priorities as necessary.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable Federal, State, local, and company regulations, including standards related to sanitation, safety, transportation, and HACCP programs.
Educational and Requirements
- Associate of Arts (A.A.) or similar required; Bachelor of Science (B.S.) or Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Business or equivalent preferred.
- Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in warehouse shipping and receiving logistics.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Familiarity with or ability to quickly learn about the Food Processing and Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industries.
- Strong research and analytical skills.
- Team-oriented with a collaborative approach.
- Proactive and solution-focused mindset.
- Knowledge of inventory management, production, and shipping scheduling; ability to quickly learn specifics related to meat products.
- Proficiency with ERP software systems.
- Understanding of USDA requirements and HACCP plans.
- Knowledge of relevant Federal, State, local, and company regulations, with the ability to quickly learn new requirements.
- Intermediate to advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel including PivotTables).
- Strong skills in budgeting, cost accounting, and cost management.
- Effective project management and problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop contingency plans.
- Proven ability to meet deadlines, targets, and goals.
- Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal.
- Strong interpersonal and listening skills, with the ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively.
Preferred Skills and Qualifications
- Familiarity with best practices in supply chain management.
- Ability to leverage data for enhancing logistics efficiency.
- Strong customer service skills.
- Knowledge of warehouse and transportation management.
- Experience in the Food Processing or Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry.
- Bilingual in Spanish and English.