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8803 Whittier Blvd
Pico Rivera CA 90660
What is my purpose?
The Logistics Coordinator acts as a liaison between our customer service team, freight carriers and our company.
The Logistics Coordinator will work with our Team to secure Common carriers, expedite the sharing of information and documentation between customer service, carriers and our Team. As the Logistics Coordinator you will communicate with dispatchers and drivers to track the status of loads. Logistics Coordinators are customer-oriented and have the ability to multitask in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
JOB FUNCTION
What am I responsible for?
· Ensures daily updates are made for items running at Coastal/Packout facilities and follow-ups on stock and pallets needed.
· Ensures common carriers are scheduled as well as "will calls" with our Team and/or carriers.
· Coordinates farm out items by producing checklists for the items.
· Sends, updates, and tracks information required by Shipping Department.
· Obtains quotes/rates for outside freight using our Team as needed or requested.
· Monitors inventory and scheduling changes and determines appropriate timing for the pick-up, delivery, warehousing and staging of materials.
· Books purchase orders for freight orders.
· Interacts with production and customer service personnel in maintaining, adjusting the internal shipping schedule, and maintaining the warehouse inventory.
· Sets-up delivery appointments as needed or requested.
· Performs other duties as assigned.
· Monitor’s and operates OpenDock.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & COMPETENCIES
What do I need to be successful?
· High school or equivalent (GED), preferably supplemented by course work or training in supervision.
· 2-3 year’s considerable experience in shipping, warehousing and inventory control.
· Knowledge of computer basics.
· Considerable knowledge of corrugated industry, shipping, receiving, inventory control and warehousing control practices, a plus.
· Demonstrated understanding of different geographic typography and shipping and supply locations in Greater Los Angeles area.
· Ability to communicate with internal production and customer service personnel.
· Ability to readily make and respond to changes in shipping schedules.
· Ability to work extended and variable hours as required, assigned to different work shifts as needed.
· Valid Driver's License with DMV evidence of good driving record.
· Bilingual in Spanish/English a plus.
· Must be forklift certified.
What kind of environment will I be working in?
· You will be working at the main headquarters.
· You will spend approximately 70% of time in an office on the computer, 10% of your time in meetings, 20% of your time on the Manufacturing and Distribution floor.
· You will work collaboratively throughout the organization.
· You will work in a Team oriented, results driven environment.
Core Competencies
· High ethical standards. Models and supports organization’s goals and values; adapts to changing conditions; demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles. Consistently conducts themselves in an honest and trustworthy manner. Does not pursue their own individual objectives to the detriment of company goals. Sets an example for others to follow. Does the right thing.
· Demonstrates energy and passion about what they do and knows how to balance work and fun. Is generally optimistic and upbeat; fun to be around. Has a strong belief and zeal for the industry, the job, and the company. Conveys energy and intensity at work with a capacity for keeping others enthusiastic and involved.
· Operates with a customer service orientation internally and externally. Works to positively build the brand in everything he/she does. Builds strong, positive relationships with all stakeholders.
· Acts as an owner of the business and instills that same attitude and level of action in others. Is proactive in taking responsibility for all outcomes/results and avoids ‘pointing fingers’. Helps to create and maintain a strong feeling of belonging in the immediate and overall team.
· Regularly involves others in decisions that affect their job or work environment. Demonstrates co-operation and trust with colleagues and teams across organizational boundaries. Participates as a team player and establishes strong working relationships to deliver positive results.
· Strong project management skills, including the ability to prioritize, balance, and manage multiple efforts with strong results/goal orientation. Uses time effectively, prioritizes and organizes work flow; can orchestrate multiple activities at once. Agility and personal adaptability with the ability to
successfully manage multiple priorities with a high sense of urgency in a rapidly changing environment.
· Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work. Learns quickly when facing new problems; a relentless and versatile learner; open to change; strives for continuous improvement of self and processes.
· Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills with the ability to convey information and ideas in a variety of media, tactful, confident, at all levels, internal and external. Must have strong interpersonal skills and ability to manage multiple projects in a rapidly changing
