Our company is one that designs and manufactures high-quality consumer products that are offered online as well as brick and mortar retail stores. We are looking for an intelligent, success-driven, passionate individual with an entrepreneurial spirit to help us make our dreams reality.

The responsibilities of the person in this critical position are:

• Experience developing and managing vendor relationships with our 3PL’s and transportation vendors
• Develop an import/inbound logistics strategy – you will do this by using various integrated tools and vendor portals designed to minimize costs while optimizing lead times and on-time delivery receipts through collaboration with both internal and external team members. Shipments are primarily ocean import - must have the ability to consolidate international container shipments from multiple overseas vendors and handle multi-modal and complex routings
• Communicate with freight forwarders - review shipping documents such as bills of lading, manifests, and other paperwork to ensure that they conform to legal requirements
• Initiate/confirm bookings with domestic carriers
• Maximize all warehouse receipts by quickly identifying discrepancies for warehouse personnel to resolve in a timely manner
• Provide order/receipts forecasts to the warehouse to allow for proper staffing
• Identify areas of opportunity for process improvement, and be able to effectively collaborate with the necessary parties (systems, operations, finance as well as our off-site warehouse teams) to effectively execute
• Assist with all logistical functions to include tracking carrier activities, reconciling inbound receipts and demand planning activities
• Partner with multiple 3PL’s to coordinate dock times for receipt/pick up of inventory
• Monitor, retrieve and coach (staff and 3PL’s) on vendor compliance
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Advanced experience with Excel – knowledge of SmartSheets helpful
• Must have strong negotiation skills
• Ability to proactively solve problems
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Customer service oriented
• Highly motivated, organized self-starter who can work independently with little direct supervision
• Effectively communicate with other internal departments
• Team player that works well in a collaborative environment, willing to step up and fill gaps when necessary
• Ability to pivot quickly in a fast-paced environment while staying focused, using a high attention to detail
• Excellent work ethic – punctual, responsible, dependable, honest and have a positive, can-do attitude
• 1-3 years of importing/supply chain experience – Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Good general computer skills – MS Office (Work, Outlook), Internet, SAP & EDI preferred

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Adaptable/flexible – is able to take on various initiatives that help move the business forward
• Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture. Exceptional organizational skills including the ability to meet project deadlines
• Achievement-oriented -- enjoys taking on challenges, even if they might fail

Work Environment:

• Well lighted, heated/or air-conditioned indoor office/productive setting with adequate ventilation
• Light physical activity performing non-strenuous daily activities of a primarily administrative nature
• Ability to maneuver throughout the facility as needed
• Manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items and work with fingers
• Equal opportunity employer
• Job Type: Full-time

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Logistics: 1 year (Preferred)
• supply chain: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person