Logistics Coordinator -2nd Shift

Job Summary

The Logistics Coordinator acts as a liaison between the customer service team, freight carriers, and Bay Cities Logistics Team. They ensure daily updates for items at Coastal/Packout facilities, coordinate farm-outs, and manage inventory and scheduling changes.

Job Function

• Ensures daily updates for items at Coastal/Packout facilities and follows up on stock and pallets needed.
• Schedules common carriers and "will calls" with the BCL Team or carriers.
• Coordinates farm-out items by creating checklists.
• Sends, updates, and tracks information required by the Shipping Department.
• Obtains quotes/rates for outside freight as needed.
• Maintains and adjusts the internal shipping schedule and warehouse inventory.
• Sets up delivery appointments as needed.
• Maintains OpenDock operations.

Requirements

• Educational Background: High school diploma or equivalent, preferably supplemented by relevant coursework or training in supervision.
• Experience: 2-3 years of considerable experience in shipping, warehousing, and inventory control.
• Computer Skills: Basic knowledge of computers.
• Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with the corrugated industry, shipping, receiving, inventory control, and warehousing practices, especially in Greater Los Angeles area.
• Communication Skills: Ability to communicate with internal production and customer service personnel.
• Time Management: Ability to work extended and variable hours, including different shifts.
• Driving License: Valid driver's license with a good driving record.
• Language Skills: Bilingual in Spanish/English is a plus.
• Physical Requirements: Forklift certification.

Work Environment

You will be working at the main headquarters, spending approximately 70% of your time in an office, 10% in meetings, and 20% on the manufacturing and distribution floor. You will collaborate with various teams within the organization and work in a team-oriented, results-driven environment.

Core Competencies

• High ethical standards: Demonstrates honesty, integrity, and a commitment to the company's goals and values.
• Customer Service Orientation: Works to build the Bay Cities brand and maintains strong relationships with all stakeholders.
• Project Management: Manages multiple tasks and projects with a focus on results and goal orientation.
• Communication: Communicates effectively through various media, both orally and in writing.
• Physical and Environmental Requirements: Regularly talks and hears, stands, sits, walks, reaches, lifts up to 50 pounds, uses close and color vision, works in a moderate-noise environment, and may travel up to 25% of the time.

Physical and Environmental Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
• The employee is frequently required to stand and sit.
• The employee is occasionally required to walk and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision.
• Work environment includes front-office and manufacturing in California.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Pre-Employment Verifications

• Background and reference checks.
• Drug screen.
• Physical examination.