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Logistics Coordinator
SmartTalent is hiring for a client in Woodinville whose focus is Organic Products. This is a Temp to hire position as a Logistics Coordinator. Ideal candidate will have experience with LTL & FTL Logistics coordination. There are lots of growth opportunities within a small organization. Work with a team who is extremely knowledgeable about the industry.
PAY: $25 - $35
LOCATION: Woodinville, WA
SCHEDULE:
Mon – Fri 8am - 5pm
BENEFITS OFFERED:
o Paid Weekly
o Direct Deposit
o Paid Training
o Paid Sick Leave
o Affordable Healthcare Plan
o Full-Time
Job Duties/Responsibilities:
• Create customer orders forms, pull correct inventory information, and fill out shipment release forms as per customer PO, their shipping/receiving, and quality requirements.
• E-mail shipment release information to the warehouse, customer, and the freight companies who are hauling company products.
• Monitor warehouses pick up and deliveries, request BOL and POD from our warehouses and trucking companies to initiate customer invoicing.
• LTL, FTL and Inter-modal Freight management and transportation of goods to the customer.
• Should be an excellent negotiator and have a good sense of overall judgment.
• Daily negotiation of rate quotes with trucking companies, brokers, and freight forwarders via email and phone.
• Attention to detail and accuracy is essential.
• Organize files and confirm receipt of documents.
• Research carriers and warehouse companies create KPI’s for these preferred vendors.
• Maintain records, track and provide status updates, and quality requirements for all customers shipments.
• Provide exceptional customer service when updating customers on their shipment status.
• Communicate needs and objectives with managers and key personnel via email, meetings, presentations, and spreadsheets.
• Assist in inventory management and reconciliation.
• Work with internal teams to coordinate inbound and outbound trucks to and from our warehouses and provide tracking information.
• Take initiatives and contribute to a team environment.
• Audit freight bills and find solutions resulting from problems with freight companies.
• Managing claims with customers and filing, tracking, and following up on claims payment with freight companies.
• Follow proper food safety protocols and company SOPs.
• Follow established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
• Operate forklift and other equipment to assist with shipping and receiving of food ingredients.
• The above is intended to describe the general content of and the requirements for satisfactory performance in this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of the duties, responsibilities, or requirements of this position.
Qualifications:
• High School Diploma or GED; Associates Degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school preferred.
• Must have strong organizational skills, and accuracy when working with numbers.
• Capability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Experience working in a Warehouse, Logistics, or Manufacturing and Distribution environment is a plus.
• Minimum 1 Year on-the job Logistics Coordination experience preferably in the food commodities/ingredients industry is a plus.
• Knowledge of inventory management software is a plus.
• Ability to negotiate shipping rates with trucking companies.
• A team player with the capacity to develop and sustain constructive relations with customers, vendors, and co-workers via verbal and email communications
• Knowledge of Microsoft Programs (Outlook, Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint, OneDrive)
• Forklift experience is preferred but not required
Apply today and one of our recruiters will help you get started asap!
SmartTalent Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
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Salary : $25 - $35
