Logistics Coordinator

Description

Position at Seaboard Solutions

Starting rate: $19 per hour

Long-term employment with opportunities for growth.

We offer excellent benefits including:

• 401(K) Retirement Saving Plan w/ Employer Match
• Low-Cost Health, Dental & Vision insurance (Starting DAY ONE)
• Tuition & Certification Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off – (15 Days; prorated before 1st year)
• Parental Leave
• Paid holidays
  
  

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for identifying, coordinating and maintaining logistics activities to include International and Domestic transportation as well as domestic distribution. Works closely with client's transportation and materials management teams to proactively manage customer and vendor supply chain segments and meet order processing, shipment delivery deadlines and the related supply chain reporting and processes. Maintains visibility of all shipment departures via all major modes of transportation. Coordinates transportation when necessary and obtains movement status from air carriers, ocean carriers, motor carriers, railroads, drayage carriers and warehouse operations. Continuously reviews and analyzes customer’s current supply chain network activities to identify improvements and reduce total costs. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

GEOGRAPHIC REGION:

Applications out of the geographic region for this position will not be considered.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required

• Two (2) years of experience in the transportation and distribution industry; to include: Import, documentation, coordinating inland trucking for LCL/FCL (Less/Full Container Load), cargo consolidation/deconsolidation, warehouse distribution programs to include segregation, cross-dock, PO management, retail distribution, vendor consigned shipments, special programs, etc.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge in motor carrier load tendering, routing, rate activities, ocean import activities, freight tracing and expediting activities.
• Knowledge in supply chain distribution activities to include order processing and replenishment programs.
• Basic to Intermediate proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English and Spanish (verbal and written).
• Strong time-management and organizational skills. Must be able to prioritize and be detail-oriented.
• Ability to work with limited supervision, multi-task and possess strong initiative.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers, vendors and fellow employees.
• Ability to think logically and follow procedures and instructions.
• Ability to work extended hours, holidays and weekends, as needed.
  
  

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Primary

• Analyzes and coordinates the movement of inbound international shipments via both Ocean and Air to include, but no limited to review of ocean BL or Air waybill, cargo clearance documents, arrival notices as well as submission of delivery orders and coordination of domestic transportation.
• Reviews packing slips, commercial invoices, Advance Shipment Notices and routing instructions for the proper distribution of cargo through customers warehouse distribution network.
• Coordinates inventory of stock and insures product orders are processed within customer routing, ship windows and warehouse release guidelines. Arranges warehousing and transportation of shipments to customers and investigates and respond to inquiries regarding distribution and shipping.
• Responsible for the entire life cycle of a shipment, tracking, disposition based on customer requirements, cargo distribution, retail routing and vendor routing requirements, internal allocation, delivery, and end delivery.
• Maintains management and overseas offices informed on a regular basis, alerting management of business opportunities, problems /issues.
• Verifies and keeps records on incoming and outgoing shipments.
• Responsible for the billing of all services rendered with the company’s defined billing cycle.
• Responsible for timely and accurate updating of events and tracking report, billing reports, and other reports associated with assigned accounts.
  
  

Secondary

• Works with air and ocean transportation carriers to ensure all shipment charges have been satisfied and documents presented in order to maintain the flow of cargo release.
• Recommends processes and concepts to improve movement efficiencies, cost savings, and profitability as applicable. Maintain and update standard operations procedures.
• Other related duties as assigned.
  
  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use his fingers.
• The employee frequently is required to talk and/or hear.
• The employee is continuously required to sit.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
  
  

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:

• Report safety hazards.
• Immediately report incidents involving injury, illness, or property damage.
• Wear protective PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) as instructed or necessary.
• Comply with all company safety policies, procedures, and rules.
• Refuse any unsafe task or operation.
• Participate in safety meetings and training.
• Be constantly aware of their personal safety and that of their coworkers.
  
  

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:

Reports directly to the Logistics Manager. Does not exercise supervision over any other position.

CONDITIONS:

• Indoors office. Exposed to controlled temperature and office environment.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually busy (many phones in open cubicles).
  
  

DISCLAIMER:

• The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
• The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
• We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
• If an applicant with a disability is unable or limited in their ability to use or access our online application center as a result of their disability, they can request reasonable accommodations by sending an email to [email protected]