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Kane's is seeking a full-time Logistics Coordinator to join our team in Pinellas Park!

About Us

Kane's Furniture has been an industry leader for over 75 years. Throughout the years, Kane’s has grown to 17 Florida stores, from Melbourne and Orlando, over to Tampa, and down to Naples. We achieved this because we never lost our focus. Our primary goal is and will always be providing the best customer service. This commitment constantly drives us to become an even better brand than we were yesterday. We service our customers through building amazing teams and giving back to our community. Kane's partners with Junior Achievement, Ronald McDonald House Charities, and Habitat for Humanity just to name a few.

Job Summary

Responsible for the planning and communication for both domestic and international logistics flows to support and sustain company goals. Responsible for managing and coordinating logistics operations accurately and timely. Coordinates delivery, pick-up times and tracks shipments. Manages the relationship with our freight vendors and continually seeks the best service and costs based on company goals. Responsible for coordinating late delivery notices, rescheduling deliveries and cancellations.

Key Responsibilities

1. Assumes responsibility for the coordination of effective Supply Chain and Logistics operations.

+ Manages & schedules inbound shipments for domestic trucks / import containers.

+ Updates internal systems to ensure accurate availability of information.

+ Identifies and corrects discrepancies and issues with transportation vendors.

+ Stays in constant communication with freight forwarders, steamship lines, truck fleets to review the best service and costs.

+ Coordinates the scheduled arrival of all shipment to level the overflow for the distribution center’s receiving operations. Balance vs level

2. Assumes responsibility for preparing and maintaining logistics records and reports.

+ Prepares and submits invoice and paperwork for billing. Responsible for initiating chargebacks.

3. Develops effective business relationships w/vendor partners

+ Obtains and conveys information as appropriate.

+ Promotes goodwill and a positive image of Kane’s.

4. Assumes responsibility for related duties as required or assigned.

+ Assists other departments as necessary.

+ Completes special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

+ 3+ years’ experience in logistics specifically international shipments.

+ High School Diploma, College Degree preferred.

Required Knowledge

+ Thorough understanding of international imports, trucking and broker regulations is essential

+ Initiative and resourcefulness in identifying problems and taking action to resolve

+ Exceptional oral and written communication skills

+ Managing domestic and international shipments

+ Container/ocean experience

+ Plan, organize and execute, with attention to detail

+ Creativity and idea generation: challenge all associates to never be content with the status quo

+ Analytical and decision-making: quantify decisions whenever possible and relate to the company’s financial goals

+ Adaptability and flexibility: set priorities and adjust, as necessary, without disruption to the main course

+ Highly proficient in MS Office, specifically Excel & Outlook

+ Negotiation experience

What We Offer

+ Health, Dental and Vision coverage

+ Short and Long Term Disability

+ 401k/Profit Sharing Plan

+ Paid Vacation

+ Generous Employee Discount

Work Location and Setting

+ In-Office - Monday - Friday

+ Work location - 5700 70th Avenue North, Pinellas Park, FL 33781

+ No hazardous or significantly unpleasant conditions (such as in a typical office.)

Kane Furniture LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other classification protected by federal, state or local law.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment background and drug testing.

Kane's is proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.

Kane’s is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to sex (Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex), race, color, religion, age, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation or disability. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply. If you believe you have been discriminated against, please call our hotline at 877-824-5782. You also have the right to file a charge of discrimination with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.