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Logistics Coordinator
We are looking for a competent Logistics Coordinator to oversee and facilitate the supply chain operations of our company. You will be the one to coordinate personnel and processes to achieve the effective distribution of goods. You will be responsible to coordinate good leaving factory through arrival at the customer.
A great asset for a Logistics Coordinator is their communication and negotiation skills. They are also well-versed in supply management principles and practices. Candidate must have experience with goods produced in China and shipped to the US.
The goal is to ensure the smooth operations of a variety of channels aiming for maximum efficiency.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and monitor supply chain operations-
Manage the day to day operations that support supply chain, order fulfillment, warehouse, and customer support.
- Ensure premises, assets and communication ways are used effectively
- Build strong relationships to ensure value, cost and service alignment
- Utilize logistics IT to optimize procedures
- Supervise orders and arrange stocking of raw materials and equipment to ensure they meet needs
- Responsible for supply chain from origin to receipt in warehouse through delivery to customer – B2C drop ship/B2B Wholesale direct ship to store, e-commerce drop ship.
- Communicate with suppliers, retailers, customers etc. to achieve profitable deals and mutual satisfaction
- Plan and track the shipment of final products according to customer requirements
- Keep logs and records of warehouse stock, executed orders etc.
- Forecast inventory needs based on sales trends
- Prepare accurate reports for upper management
Requirements
- Proven experience as a logistics coordinator
- Strong Excel skills is a MUST.
- Experience in customer service will be appreciated
- Knowledge of laws, regulations and ISO requirements
- Ability to work with little supervision and track multiple processes
- Computer-savvy with a working knowledge of logistics software (ERP)
- Outstanding organizational and coordination abilities
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- BSc/BA in business administration, supply chain management or relevant field
Hours: 9:00AM-6:00 PM
Location: Brooklyn NY
Salary dependent on experience.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $70,000.00 to $80,000.00 /year
Gain experience in supply chain and operations by working with a rapidly growing, skincare focused company! Glow Recipe is hiring a strategic and motivation associate manager in supply chain that focuses on logistics and warehousing.
Responsibilities
- Analyze and generate reporting to monitor and identify areas of opportunity
- Assist day-to-day operations regarding warehouse, inventory, and purchase orders.
- Facilitate communications with suppliers and distributors.
- Manage Freight forwarder and vendor relationships
- Manage allocations of non-saleable collateral including tester units & testers, samples, pre-packs, and other marketing materials.
- Create and manage assemblies of kits and SKUs
- Manage and coordinate the movement of inventory
- Point of Contact with Warehouse/ Fulfillment Center
- Develops priority ship schedule based on brand side-by-side calendar for all accounts and national calendar; prioritizes ship deadlines based on needs.
- Reconcile actual shipments with allocations monthly and advise the Director of Operations of any significant deviations. Alert the Account Management and Planners on a timely basis of any changes in product availability or allocations.
- Maintain changes made to allocations, and generate reports to track orders of shipped vs. allocated to ensure timely shipments.
- Point of Contact with Warehouse
- Manage and coordinate inbound and outbound logistics
- Create commercial invoices and work with custom brokers for international shipments
Requirements
- Candidates must be self-starters and have a passion for operations and supply chain
- Strong computer and analytical skills, including advanced Excel functions.
- Should have the ability to work independently or as part of a team as needed.
- Must be able to manage multiple projects in a fast-moving environment
- Quickbooks experience helpful
- Experience in beauty preferred
- EDI/Fulfillment experience preferred
- Reports directly to the Director of Operations
Job Type: Full-time
Experience:
- Logistics Management: 3 years (Required)
- Supply Chain Management: 3 years (Required)
Discover Night, a rapidly growing company is looking for a highly motivated, detail-oriented individual to own the day-to-day logistical and operational needs of our multi-channel, consumer goods company. 3-5 years of previous experience (specifically with a consumer goods company) is a must as our environment is very fast paced requiring skills to operate independent of constant supervision. Huge opportunity to grow within company as skills are proven and relationship is solidified.
The ideal candidate will be familiar with logistics management, international supply chain, and a multi- channel retail business. He/She is hyper-organized and proactively finds ways to make the entire company more efficient. This role is intended for someone who has cross functional skills with experience in optimizing back end processes. He/she will be expected to document/implement these new processes once approved by upper management.
Operations/Logistics Leadership: Overall analysis of each of our existing operational procedures. Document, audit and record all existing process. Set KPIs, benchmarks and best practices. Ensure execution and monitor success. Provide monthly performance reports.
Item Management: Individual responsible for managing and executing item setup and management. Plus, working with accounting to ensure Quickbooks records are accurate. Item management includes, but not limited to:
- Individual responsible for creating appropriate finished goods and component skus based inline with a intelligent ordering system.
- Individual will manage GS1 and assign UPC to items as needed.
- BOMs: Individual responsible for creating BOMs, managing BOMs and providing these to manufacturing and fulfillment partners to ensure accuracy of assembly.
- Inventory Management: Manage inventory across multiple 3PLs. Set minimum reorder points for in line items based on lead times and sales. Make recommendations for purchase orders. Provide accurate reporting to executive team with performance metrics such as turn, shrink, etc.
- 3PL Management: Manage constant communication with fulfillment partners. Negotiate rates and terms, look for opportunities to improve cost and efficiencies. Explore new resources based on needs and make recommendations. Responsible for auditing these charges/invoices and setting cost targets for shipping, fulfillment, and warehousing.
- Inbound Freight Management: Manage relationship with freight forwarder. Ensure accuracy of packing list, make sure inventory is received properly and packing slips/BOLs are signed. Look for opportunities to improve efficiencies and cut cost. Responsible for auditing these invoices for accuracy.
- Outbound Freight Management: Negotiate rates with common carriers (FedEx, UPS, USPS) and freight companies. Route pickups for warehouse customers and provide necessary documentation required for pickup (BOL, packing slips). Audit invoices for accuracy. Look for ways to improve cost (i.e: shipping material optimization).
- Order Processing: Daily management/review/processing of new orders from all channels (wholesale and direct). Individual will be responsible for ensuring accuracy of orders received (costs, item numbers, ship dates, quantities) and every aspect of the process from the time order is received until the time it ships. Individual will need to understand intricacies of all order portals (EDI, Commercehub, vendor portals, shipstation) and look for opportunities to improve efficiencies.
- Operations Compliance: Ensure compliance for national retail partners and logistical aspects of the business (ensuring proper labeling, carton markings, ship window adherence, etc), provide proper documentation of compliance to negate risk of chargebacks, responsible for appealing chargebacks should they occur.
- Customer Success: Manage day-to-day customer service management, building a robust and effective feedback loop from end users to the product, growth, and development teams.
- Special Projects: Alongside the executive team, design and execute special products related to strategy, product, and financing.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Detail and process oriented with exceptional organizational skills
- 3+ years of logistics/operations experience
- Hands on experience with order processing, 3PL management, freight negotiations and fulfillment compliance
- Intimate understanding of item setup and management
- Omni-channel experience with a consumer good product including both b2b and b2c
- Holistic understanding of the digital retail experience
- Strong analytical skill set, capable of data-driven decision-making and problem-solving
- Excellent communication skills, combined with the ability to collaborate across functions
TOOLS:
- Quickbooks Desktop
- Shopify
- Amazon Marketplace
- Dropbox
- EDI
- Asana
- ZenDesk
- Microsoft 365
This is a key position within the Dorvin D. Leis Company Inc. (DDL). The position reports to the Operations Manager and Island Manager and provides leadership, management, direction, and guidance to all of the Big Island warehouse facilities. The Warehouse and Logistics Manager must to be a strong supervisor, an effective leader and a highly regarded administrator. The Warehouse and
Logistics Manager has the responsibility to manage, coordinate and oversee all business operations of the warehouse facilities in order to effectively support the field with any and all needs they may require. They must possess very effective communication skills, be detailed coordinators, and be a strong team leader and team player. This is a dynamic position with constantly changing variables and priorities that will require the ability to be flexible and quickly adaptable. The Warehouse and Logistics Manager must also be committed and believe in the Company mission, values and goals as well as being a great Company representative.
Job description:
Management of all aspects of the different warehouse facilities to include all related storage locations.
Direct activities of the warehouse facilities to obtain optimum use of equipment, facilities and personnel.
Coordinate material efforts with appropriate Construction Foreman, Project Managers and Purchasing personnel to ensure that field operations are maintained at maximum efficiency.
Enforce compliance of warehouse personnel with OSHA, administrative policies, procedures, safety rules, and governmental regulations. Train and develop employees and approve employee actions and pay changes.
Specific Responsibilities (not limited to):
Direct supervision of warehouse personnel to ensure that all warehouse resources remain constantly ready to support the field.
Receive, inspect, store, locate and issue jobsite materials and prepare required documentation and records.
Verify freight documents and purchase orders against physical shipment for correct number, damage, etc.
Document overages or shortages in material shipments and photograph damages.
Place material in proper areas according to storage and handling lists.
Implement warehouse design to accommodate material storage and handling.
Inspect and monitor warehouse cleanliness, organization and safety.
Outbound shipments – locate and prepare materials for shipment, coordinate loading and schedule deliveries.
Insure all items are warehoused (stored) according to field work procedures and company standards.
Accountable for equipment and tool maintenance, tracking. leasing, repairing, etc. and maintain all applicable records.
Provide vehicle and equipment fleet support. This will include, but is not limited to: mechanical maintenance (scheduling & performance), bodywork (scheduling & performance), and washing, cleaning &, detailing as needed. Rental and return of construction equipment. Works closely with the fleet and equipment manager.
Process local supplies as directed and required.
Placing daily orders per field requirements.
Ensure all warehouse facility conditions and employees are safe and adhere to effective safety practices.
Perform additional assignments as directed by supervisor .
Personal Attributes:
Self-Management Skills
Personal Accountability
Results Orientation
Resiliency
Accountability for Others
Leading Others
Flexibility
Planning and Organization
Decision Making
Teamwork
Self Starting Ability
Experience and Background:
High School Curriculum
3 years experience in warehouse supervision.
Working knowledge of warehouse procedures, techniques and systems.
Knowledge of shipping and receiving activities.
Knowledge of Software Required:
Microsoft Windows Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)
Adobe Acrobat
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace. All applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen.
Job Type: Full-time
Experience:
- relevant: 1 year (Preferred)
- Logistics: 1 year (Preferred)
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday