Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Inbound Logistics Coordinator

Pay rate: $20.00-$23.00 DOE

Schedule: 7:00am to 3:30pm / Monday-Friday

Location: South Gate, CA

Summary:

The Logistics Coordinator maintains a high level of communication with vendors, suppliers, Ocean Carriers, Ocean Carriers Reps, Forwarders, Customs Brokers, local trucking companies, Accounting Department, Purchasing Manager, Purchasing Assistant, and warehouse staff to ensure the smooth movement of containers and shipments from origin to destination.

Key Activities and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the movement of import containers and inbound domestic shipments, tracks, traces and updates their status until they are delivered.
• Maintains communication with vendors and ocean carriers to ensure bookings are secure with the Carriers and monitors bookings from when booking is placed, until shipment departs.
• Ensures that all paperwork needed is received and sent to Brokers to ensure shipments are clear of any potential holds.
• Monitors container availability and in gated dates and works with house trucker to avoid potential Dwell, demurrage, and detention charges.
• Schedules Container deliveries with house port truckers and freight forwarders following internal guidelines, and cost efficiencies.
• Reviews import documentation which includes: ISF, commercial invoices, Bill of Ladings, and related shipping documents for submittal to designated customs broker and Accounting Department.
• Maintains ETA (arrival dates) /changes in BC for containers that are in transit, based on information received from ocean carriers, their portals, forwarders, and/or arrival notices and notifies appropriate departments/ entities.
• Monitors empty containers to ensure that all containers received are returned to its proper destination and avoid unnecessary fees.
• Reviews invoices (Vendors and freight companies) for pricing and order accuracy and discusses any issues with the Purchasing Manager.
• Handles Direct Import shipments, from placing order, obtaining shipping documentation, creating documentation, and submitting to appropriate departments/companies via e-mails or portals.
• Assists the Purchasing Manager on other duties as needed

Requirements:

• 2 years of Logistics experience
• Bilingual in English and Spanish
• Must be able to work well under pressure in a fast paced environment

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 5x8
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Application Question(s):

• Is South Gate, CA commutable for you?

Experience:

• Inbound Logistics Coordinator: 2 years (Preferred)
• Ocean Freight: 2 years (Preferred)
• Scheduling Containers: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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