SAMBAZON is seeking a Logistics Coordinator. The Logistics Coordinator will develop, implement, manage, and optimize third-party logistics (3PL) processes, programs, and project initiatives. The operational scope of responsibilities will include but not be limited to customer freight, raw materials, and finished goods freight.
This role offers a generous benefits package, an annual bonus opportunity, and half-day Fridays! The position will work on-site in our San Clemente office.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
The following are examples of key responsibilities and are not an exhaustive list of all duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties may change depending on business needs.
- Will be responsible for assisting in the 4 key areas of freight: Production, Customer, International Customer, and International Ocean Freight to the US.
- The freight process includes ensuring that goods are shipped in the most timely and efficient manner according to customer requirements, planning the transportation route and payload, selecting the mode of transportation, tendering the order for transportation, and tracking the shipment from pick up through delivery.
- Rerouting freight as needed to meet demands and minimize costs. Assemble load fragments into consolidated loads, thus balancing freight savings, service, and contractual/legal requirements.
- Communicating fulfillment status and/or issues within the Organization to points including Supply Planning, Logistics Management, Sales, and Customer Service.
- Performing administrative tasks, such as invoice approvals, routing, tracking, and completing BOLs, Pick-up Sheets, and related documents.
- Negotiating Claims/Shortages and processing with both the carrier and/or third-party warehouses.
- Specializing in Costco US and international. This includes load tenders, consolidation, and working with international freight forwarders specific to Costco.
- Assisting with implementing, maintaining, and growing a domestic TMS platform launching in 2024.
- Performing other duties as needed and directed by the reporting manager.
Qualifications:
- Associate’s degree or higher is preferred
- Three plus years of experience in logistics, ocean freight, rail, supply chain, or a combination of experience in these preferred areas is preferred. Familiarity with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Prior experience with DOT regulations and safety training.
- Strong knowledge of “Less Than Truck Load” L.T.L.
- International freight will include basic knowledge of EXPORT SHIPPING documents, including NAFTA, TM-11, Commercial Invoices, Certificates of Origin, etc.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of an organization.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
- Ability to use and demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications to analyze and troubleshoot inventory discrepancies, develop and use spreadsheets, statistical analysis, and trends (Microsoft Word, Excel, PPT, Teams, etc.). Prior experience using, training, and/or developing on a SAP platform is preferred.
Knowledge & Skills:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills: the ability to use data to determine the best path forward and, in general, have a solution-oriented mindset.
- Excellent ability to build and maintain cross-functional working relationships in a team environment.
- Ability to analyze data timely, efficiently, effectively, and multi-task projects and assignments simultaneously.
- Strong organizational skills and close attention to detail.
- Ability to deal with and adapt to changing objectives, deadlines, and priorities beyond one’s control.
- Excellent Project Management and Communication Skills: can effectively lead a project from beginning to end and facilitate necessary communication across key stakeholders to drive alignment.
- Ability to take initiative and work autonomously: can run with something from beginning to end.
- Strong ability to work independently and remain self-motivated with minimal direct supervision.
- Strong ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
- Works well with ambiguity: ability to navigate in the grey and ask the right questions to get at the solution.
- Fosters creative thinking and ideas: not afraid to think outside the box and champion a creative idea.
Company Profile:
Founded in 2000, SAMBAZON, an acronym for Sustainable Management of the Brazilian Amazon, was the first company to introduce “certified Açaí” to the world, supplying organic and Fair Trade certified Açaí products from a proprietary supply chain to ensure transparency from the “palm of the tree to the palm of your hand.” SAMBAZON recently launched Seeding Change, a documentary highlighting mission-driven brands operating on triple-bottom-line business models and using commerce as a vehicle to create a more prosperous future for the people and the planet, similarly to how SAMBAZON uses the Delicious Powers of Açaí. All SAMBAZON products, including Smoothie Packs, Ready to Eat Açaí Bowls, Juices, Energy drinks and Açaí Bites are made from USDA Organic, Non-GMO, vegan, and Fair For Life Fair Trade Certified Açaí. SAMBAZON’s Fair Trade certification has helped to protect the Amazon Rainforest and its rich biodiversity and has helped to positively impact thousands of local growers.
With the commitment to invest a percentage of local Açaí purchases back into the community, SAMBAZON has contributed over $1 million to build healthcare centers, community centers, and schools. For more information about Seeding Change and SAMBAZON’s mission and products, visit www.sambazon.com.