Logistics Coordinator

Pacific Cycle Inc., a division of Dorel Industries Inc., is a global leader in branded consumer products. Pacific Cycle designs, markets, and distributes high-quality bicycles and other recreational products around the world. As the parent company of such legendary brands as Schwinn, Mongoose, and Kid Trax, Pacific Cycle delivers some of the biggest names in outdoor recreation. But it’s not just the names customer’s trust, it’s the look and feel of our products, our superior quality, and the outstanding customer service that help us bring these premium brands to the hands and feet of our customers. Headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin, one of the top bicycle-friendly cities in the nation, Pacific Cycle has locations in Illinois, California, Georgia, Toronto, Canada, and Shanghai, China. Our culture is as fun and lively as the lifestyle brands we represent where innovative ideas are welcomed, and customer satisfaction is a top priority.  Come join our team!!!

The Logistics Coordinator is responsible for facilitating communication of these shipments, manage booking and shipment exceptions, performing data analysis to allow for timely decision making, and make sure shipments follow customs compliance guidelines.  This position requires constant and detailed communication to make sure shipments are delivered timely.  This position will perform a variety of receiving clerical responsibilities in a professional, timely manner to support the organizational objectives of the department. This position partners with carriers to schedule all inbound shipping appointments.
 

Logistics Coordinator

Shift: Monday - Friday Day shift 

Wages: $16.00 per hour 

Daily and Weekly responsibilities

•             Coordinate the arrival and oversee the unloading of all inbound containers, LCL shipments, and air freight from ocean port or airport

•             Log all inbound freight including containers, truckloads, parcel carriers, and air

•             Make sure container or shipment release is issued timely by the carrier to dray carrier and that containers or shipments are made available at ocean port or airport

•             Manage full and empty pools of containers and keep per diem and bobtail-deadhead costs to a minimum.

•             Chargeback dray carriers if containers are not properly returned to terminals within the free time

•             Provide daily reports of empty containers, full containers, in-transit containers to Operations staff daily

•             Ensure dray carriers receive dispatch reports with daily delivery requirements

•             Work closely with outbound logistics team & Warehouse Supervisor to prioritize inbound based on outbound requirements.

•             Keep warehouse team and dray carriers informed of inbound container schedules and 12-week forecasts

•             Create and distribute bi-weekly dray carrier allocation report to dray carriers, ocean carriers, and Port terminals.

•             Create TO’s as needed and/or distribute to warehouse personnel.

•             Ensure empty containers and chassis are returned in the allotted free time.

•             Coordinate communication between Port of Oakland Terminals and Dray carriers regarding one-stop container piles, free flow piles, pre-mounted containers, appointment containers, and appointment exempt containers.

•             Track shipments

•             Trace inbound containers/LCL shipments and update SAP delivery dates (Warehouse ETAs) and SAP vessel dock dates as necessary.

•             Perform timely and accurate data entry into SAP (date changes, vessel name changes)

•             Inform Logistics Manager/Logistics Specialists/Customer Service/Planning and Sales Departments of late deliveries for ocean or air shipments via weekly SAP reporting

•             Create inbound deliveries and shipments as needed in SAP

•             Establish Dray carrier performance metrics to hold accountability and provide input on dray performance to Logistics Manager (full container and LCL)

•             Provide input to Logistic Manager regarding factory container loading performance (full container and LCL)

•             Document any incidents of non-compliance in regard to container loading, slip-sheeting, damage, overages/shortages, UN/hazardous compliance, or documentation deficiencies/discrepancies.

•             Submit claims to ocean carriers for damaged products due to bad container equipment or operational negligence.

Essential Qualifications

•             Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

•             High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent required.

•             Minimum two (2) years of clerical experience.

•             Ability to operate basic office equipment.

•             Proficient in Microsoft Excel/Word.

•             Exhibits exceptional customer service.

•             Must be able to effectively prioritize workload.

•             Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. 

•             Ability to multitask in a fast-paced work environment.

Environmental Factors

• Exposure to weather and temperatures can range from cold to hot in the warehouse area.
• Noise level can be moderate to high throughout the facility.
• Uses a computer keyboard/mouse and views monitor for extended periods.

Dorel Sports is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability, or protected veteran status.