Job Description:
International Fresh Produce Grower and Distributor searching for qualified, bilingual Transportation Coordinator who is service-oriented, cost-conscious, and a good communicator.
This person will manage all fresh produce transportation needs for USA and Canada customers. Includes ensuring compliance with Company standards, federal rules, and DOT regulations.
Compensation/Salary:
DOE
Responsibilities & Duties:
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Understanding of carriers (LTL and FTL)
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Uploads all data in system and coordinate processes
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Processes Customs paperwork as needed
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Supports vendor invoicing process and troubleshoot issues such as:
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Discrepancies
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Fetching timely invoices
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Coordinating payment terms and transportation contracts as needed
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Requests quotes
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Bid submissions
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Day to day transportation movement operations
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Supports new programs/facilities including:
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Allocation
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Understands inventory levels
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Coordinates transfers between facilities to ensure volume needs for our customers
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Seeks and sets up new transportation vendors
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Creates analytical data to assist other departments in making business decisions. Includes:
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Rates per mile
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Vendor performance
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Control expenses
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Processes and manages Transportation Claims
Qualifications:
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Experience in contracting freight moves internationally and domestically
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Experience with cross-border shipments, including preparation of customs documentation
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Strong systems capabilities and experience, preferably with Microsoft products including Excel, Word, PowerPoint
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Some knowledge of SAP or other ERPs preferred
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Solid communication skills, both verbally and in writing
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Ability to follow and enforce prescribed processes for order entry in our ERP system, used to bid out, award and track in-process shipments
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Ability to stay organized while coordinating multiple projects
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Clerical skills including filing, data entry, freight bill audit, etc.
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Solid negotiating skills
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Flexibility supporting other areas of operations
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Produce experience preferred
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Bilingual English/Spanish preferred