• Logistics Coordinator

    Insight Global (Fontana, CA)


    Job Description

    The Logistics Coordinator is responsible for overseeing logistics activities throughout the life cycle of orders, including negotiating rates, booking shipments, tracking shipments, creating required shipping documentation (import, export, and domestic), updating customers, auditing and processing freight invoices, order entry, and filing paperwork. This role requires working independently and collaboratively to secure transportation for customer orders and procure qualified carriers to transport freight by air, ocean, rail, or truck in a timely manner while maximizing margins and minimizing risks. Essential responsibilities include managing all aspects of US imports, exports, and domestic shipments for inbound and outbound finished goods or raw materials through multiple modes of transportation and varying degrees of complexity. The manager assists in obtaining quotes on shipping lanes, selecting the best service providers based on price, service, and required delivery, and booking shipments with carriers through email, phone, and TMS systems. They track shipments from pickup through final delivery, identifying potential problems or delays and reporting them to key stakeholders. The manager ensures required documentation is completed accurately, processed, distributed, and released to all necessary parties in a timely manner while abiding by regulatory requirements. They audit freight invoices for accuracy, enter key data into SAP, send invoices to AP for payment, and maintain invoice logs and weekly reports. Additionally, the manager completes all necessary order entry into SAP daily, compiles and saves required documentation on shared drives and in SAP, and ensures required documentation is on file or maintained for the specified audit requirement period. As a problem-solver and solutions-provider, the manager addresses procurement-related issues with internal and external customers, vendors, carriers, freight forwarders, and government entities. They provide back-up support for other department team members, prepare reports, create, monitor, and update logistics KPIs, develop and maintain SOPs with continuous improvement opportunities in mind, and perform other tasks as assigned by the management team.

     

    We are a company committed to creating inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment opportunities without regard to race, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship status, disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected] . The EEOC "Know Your Rights" Poster is available here (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

     

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    Skills and Requirements

     

    - International Import experience - familiar with laws and regulations

     

    - 3+ years' experience in Supply Chain or Logistics

     

    - SAP (or similar WMS tool) experience - order entry, inventory creation, etc.

     

    - Manufacturing floor experience (not warehouse or wholesale environment) - Taiwanese speaking

    - Plastics experience null

    We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion,sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military oruniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, andordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected].