IQI - Logistics Coordinator (Analyst-Transport) - Stockton, CA

As a premier global food provider, the OSI Group partners with the world's leading foodservice and retail food brands to provide concept-to-table solutions that delight consumers around the globe.

Join us and discover a work experience where diverse ideas are met with enthusiasm, and where you can learn and grow to your full potential. We're looking for individuals who thrive in an entrepreneurial environment and who enjoy working as a team to deliver unparalleled service and solutions to our customers.

This role is an individual contributor and is responsible full cycle logistics support for customers - from processing customer orders, coordinating forecasts, ordering raw material to final transportation planning and all related communications

Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Customer Orders
• Process and verify customer orders; from purchase order through receiving and invoicing
• Forecast and analyze customer needs
• Liaise with Customer Service and 3rd party storage providers regarding order changes and securing approval for out of spec loads.
• Communicate and monitor OS& D, claims.
Transportation Planning
• Prepare daily labels and shipping documents
• Tender to freight carriers, schedule and manage Port Drayage, FTL & LTL freight
• Communicate with customers, vendors, trucking companies and brokers to ensure smooth end-to-end delivery of product
• Facilitate relationships with carrier partners to provide freight quotes, monitor service and expedite where necessary.
• Tender of freight to carriers utilizing most cost-effective manner to support on time delivery to our customers.
• Research and analyze freight costs and classifications, delivery methods and schedules to maximize opportunities for costs savings while still meeting needs of customers.

Inventory Control & Planning
• Verify product information, country of origin, shipment details and customer requirements before document issuance.
• Coordinate clearance with customs brokers
• Communicate schedule changes with internal and external warehouses
• Regularly review and analyze inventory for all warehouses
• Review receiving documents for accuracy

Other Responsibilities
• Support and assist in the creation of SOP's, training documents, KPI metrics and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Respond, collaborate, and communicate effectively with both internal and external stakeholders on issues and opportunities.

Experience & Skills

• 1-3 years of experience in related field is preferred.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, verbally and in writing, with all levels of the organization and with external vendors.
• Must be detail oriented, self-motivated and adhere to strict policies and procedures.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities at one time using effective organizational skills and judgment in an environment of frequently changing circumstances.
• Familiar with commercial invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, and shipping documentation strongly preferred.
• Excellent proficiency in all Microsoft Office Suite Products.

Education

• Associates degree or equivalent is preferred.

Work Environment

• Work is generally performed within a business professional office environment, with standard office equipment available.
• Work conditions are typical of an office environment.
• This role does not require any domestic travel.
• Position may require the physical agility of lifting up to 15 pounds.
• Position may require frequent and/or infrequent bending, squatting, pushing, pulling, stretching/reaching, use hands or fingers, talk, hear, feel objects, tools, controls and standing/walking on concrete flooring.
• Position may require the physical ability to stand/walk for Less than 4 hours.