Inbound Logistics Coordinator
About The Position
The Inbound/Logistics Coordinator works in the Logistics department to help deliver fresh and frozen seafood quickly and with a high level of customer service. The role coordinates incoming purchase orders and shipments, communicates operational and logistical issues, and works closely with purchasing, accounts payable/receivable, operations, and sales. The position may involve physical work, helping customers with will-call orders, placing labels on FedEx shipments, answering questions, and researching matters such as order billing. The successful candidate is dependable, intelligent, detail-oriented, motivated to meet departmental goals, and willing to go the extra mile to serve customers.
Requirements
- At least three years of relevant work experience.
- Effective written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills for interacting with internal and external customers.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to multitask.
- Excellent time-management skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.
- High school diploma or GED, or a combination of relevant work experience.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of the transportation industry.
- Bilingual English/Spanish skills.
- Working knowledge of GPS software.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate purchase orders from cold storage facilities and airport cargo stations.
- Communicate production and operational issues to the Logistics Supervisor.
- Communicate logistical issues, including routing and drivers, to the Logistics Supervisor.
- Assist with FedEx shipments.
- Handle grocery accounts, schedule delivery appointments, and create bills of lading (BOLs).
- Check in drivers and process returns.
- Monitor incoming shipments to help ensure they are not delayed.
- Coordinate cold storage appointments.
- Coordinate product delivery schedules with vendors and the appointment calendar.
- Review purchase orders and shipping documents for accuracy.
- Distribute next-day shipments appropriately.
- Prepare and update the daily inbound summary.
- Assist customers with will-call orders and place labels on FedEx shipments as needed.
- Answer questions and research information such as order billing as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
