Logistics Coordinator
This position is a key administrative and logistics execution role for industrial ingredients, flavors, and seasonings. A qualified individual will work closely with our operations and sales team, supporting all facets of the shipment preparation to receipt details process. In the daily execution of this position, the individual will work directly with Sales, Accounting, and Operations.
The ideal candidate must be a self-driven, team player with initiative and strong writing and communication skills.
Position Purpose:
- Dispatches freight movement to appropriate transportation company’s in order to meet customers and or TFS operational expectations.
- Communicates, answers inquiries and provides documentation to customers, transportation company’s and shipping facilities.
- Ability to understand and operate in all areas of the logistics operation.
- Support the logistics team with daily reconciliation of all related documentation.
- Support keeping the Transportation Management System updated. Execute the daily reconciliation of carrier invoices and assist with the freight approval process.
- Manage the daily activity to ensure customer expectations are achieved or exceeded. Participates in a “customer centric” culture within the team.
- Confirm the proper documentation has been received and properly completed for all shipments.
- Communicate with key stake holders including carriers, brokers, customers and internal departments. Proactively work with the entire TFS team to assist in problem resolution.
- Ability to use computers, software and other technology for transportation, inventory and communication purposes.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Proficient working with Microsoft products and, Google Docs.
- Transportation management systems experience a plus
- Excellent communication skills; written and verbal.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Attention to detail and problem solving.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task.
Experience and Education:
- 2 years of experience in logistics, customer service or related field within an office environment.
- Bachelor’s degree with a focus in supply chain or related field of study.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to review documents and communicate accurate details.
Department:
- TBD
Reports To:
- TBD
Backup:
- Logistic Colleagues
Collaborates with:
- All Departments
About the Company:
The Food Source International Inc. is a technical ingredient company with a pulse on what is next. Founded in 1997, we prioritize quality, clean, and safe ingredients and seasonings that provide unique solutions to technical challenges that food processors face. Our passion for improving taste, wholesomeness, and health in food is at our core. We have increased our customer base by hiring creative, forward thinking team members who are extremely customer centric. Our customers are our business. Want to learn more? Check out our website at: www.foodsourceinc.com
TFS Core Values:
Collaborative Teamwork
We all play a role in the company’s success. We collaborate every day to do our part to support each other. Authentic, respectful, and inclusive conversations support our personal and professional growth. Communication happens daily, great ideas come from everyone, and this supports autonomy in our work.
Customer Centric
Each person at TFS plays a role in driving an agile business that helps to serve our customers. We value relationships of our employees, customers, and vendors. We collaborate to meet or exceed our customer’s needs.
Accountability
We are responsible for sourcing quality products that are cost-effective, and we deliver them accurately and timely. We hold each other accountable to service the customer.
Creativity
The way it has always been, is not the way it has to be. Whether it is people, process, or product, relevant innovation and curiosity in all aspects drives our motivation.
Passion
Food is our passion. The integrity in our communication and service drives our passion to ensure safe quality ingredients and seasonings.
The Food Source International offers the following benefits to full time employees:
- HEALTH, VISION, DENTAL · 401(K) · PAID VACATION/PTO/HOLIDAYS · TUITION REIMBURSEMENT· WELLNESS ACTIVITIES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday-Office hours 8:30-5:00
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by the law.
EMAIL: dawnah@foodsourceinc.com for questions. Or Check out Indeed to apply online.