Logistics Coordinator

Kinder's•Walnut Creek, CA

22h•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Logistics Coordinator in our fast-paced Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) company, you will play a crucial role in managing the efficient flow of goods and materials from suppliers to our distribution centers and final customers. This role is a critical hub in our supply chain, requiring precise coordination between procurement, production, warehouse, and transportation teams. Your primary responsibilities will involve coordinating transportation, monitoring inventory levels, and ensuring timely delivery of products. Beyond day-to-day execution, you will be empowered to design, implement and refine logistics processes. This is a high-impact opportunity to contribute to the scalable growth and continued success of the Kinder’s brand. If you possess the necessary skills and thrive in a challenging environment, we welcome your application.

Requirements

2–3 years in Logistics or Supply Chain Operations, ideally within the CPG industry.
Expert knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Teams).
Proven ability to troubleshoot complex operational issues and implement creative, sustainable solutions.
Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and collaborate with both internal stakeholders and external partners.
A self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment, manages multiple priorities with ease, and requires minimal supervision.
Flexible, efficient, and motivated self-starter that requires little direction, with a proven ability in creative problem solving and managing multiple priorities
A commitment and passion for being an active participant in our fast-paced, high growth company.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with ERP, SAP, or TMS platforms is highly preferred.
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a related field is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Facilitate domestics and international shipments by partnering with carriers, freight forwarders, and 3pl providers to ensure on-time delivery of products.
Ensure adherence to delivery schedules and resolve transit delays proactively.
Monitor real-time inventory levels to maintain optimal stock balance.
Collaborate with procurement and production to prevent stock-outs and minimize carrying costs.
Implement strategic inventory control measures to optimize warehouse space utilization.
Execute customer and internal purchase orders with high accuracy and speed.
Partner with the Sales team to validate order specifications and resolve discrepancies.
Coordinate with warehouses to prioritize shipments based on urgency and customer requirements
Identify bottlenecks in the supply chain to enhance efficiency and propose data-driven process enhancements.
Support the onboarding and optimization of the Transportation Management System (TMS).
Collaborate cross-functionally to implement industry best practices and reduce lead times.
Maintain meticulous documentation for shipments and regulatory compliance.
Generate logistics performance reports and identify opportunities for cost savings, rate negotiations and key performance indicator improvements.