Logistics Coordinator

DEL REAL LLC•Jurupa Valley, CA

26d

About The Position

Hello! We are looking for a dedicated Logistics Coordinator to join the team! Del Real Foods is a traditional Mexican food manufacturer born out of a family farm. Today, Del Real Food makes tamales, carnitas, salsas, and other recipes inspired by the Cardenas' native Jalisco -- all created by hand with fresh ingredients and nothing artificial. Food and family lie at the core of everything we believe at Del Real Foods, and we invite you to apply to join and experience out company culture first hand, where we view our teams as family, with a shared appreciation for what it means to savor both food, and family. In the role . the Logistics Coordinator will support inbound and outbound transportation needs and assist the Transportation Manager with daily and weekly shipping activities.

Requirements

High School/ G.E.D
Minimum 2 years’ experience on the field (Food Industry is a plus)
Bilingual (English/Spanish)
Effective communication, including writing, speaking and interpersonal communication
Quick critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
Excellent customer service and client relations skills
Keep organization and time management skills
Good collaboration and team-work abilities
Great leadership and goal-setting skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Bilingual Spanish & English preferred
Knowledge of Microsoft Office
Ability to use computers, software and other technology for communication purposes

Responsibilities

Follows and enforces employee’s safety procedures
Report any unsafe conditions to immediate supervisor or manager
Follow, Monitor, and Enforce all food safety procedures
Follows and enforces SQF requirements (Facilities, Equipment, SSOP, SOP, GMP’s, and ETC)
Follows and enforces USDA & FDA guidelines and regulations
Follow Company Policies, Regulations, and Lunch & Break Policies
Serve as backup to Transportation Manager as needed
Assist transportation, warehouse, and other departments with shipping activities
Negotiate transportation rates or services for outbound & inbound loads
Give practical recommendations on how to reduce freight cost by consolidating weekly orders from LTL to Full Truck loads
Maintain companies’ transportation cost below budget
Monitor and control company’s transportation expenses per customer; per load; per destination; per delivery point and type of charges (this will support monthly expenses)
Maintain close communication with Carriers
Coordinate, monitor and track weekly outbound schedule with Carriers to assure orders meet on time scheduled pickup and delivery appointments
Report to Management and Customer Service on any issues concerning transportation, product shortages and damages at time of delivery
Responding immediately to customer questions and notifying them of any delays on deliveries