Logistics Coordinator

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.

The Logistics Coordinator will support inbound and outbound transportation needs and assist the Logistics Manager with daily and weekly shipping activities.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Life Insurance offered
• Competitive 401(k) plan
• Vacation Time
• 9 Paid Holidays

Responsibilities and Duties:

·     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

Position Area Duties

• Serve as backup to Logistics Manager as needed
• Assist logistics, 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 pick up 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

Requirements and Duties:

·         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 purpose

·         High School / G.E.D

·         Minimum 2 years’ experience on the field (Food Industry is a plus)

·         Bilingual (English/Spanish

After completing an application, qualified candidates will be scheduled for a phone screen followed by an interview with the logistics management team. Selected candidates will then be scheduled for an offer of employment and orientation!

We look forward to meeting you soon!

Sincerely,

            --The HR Team