- Coordinate the supply chain from raw material sourcing through production and fulfillment
- Place and track purchase orders
- Coordinate with suppliers, manufacturers, co-packers, freight providers, customs brokers, and 3PLs
- Schedule pickups and deliveries
- Track shipments and proactively identify delays or potential issues
- Coordinate international and domestic freight across time zones including China, Hawaii, and the U.S.
- Ensure smooth handoffs between suppliers, production facilities, freight providers, and fulfillment partners
- Coordinate customs documentation and requirements
- Work with customs brokers to clear shipments efficiently
- Manage ocean and air freight shipments
- Track bills of lading, shipping documentation, delivery schedules, and related paperwork
- Work with UPS, DHL, and FedEx as required
- Assist with freight insurance and shipment-related documentation
- Create and manage purchase orders
- Track invoices and payments
- Ensure suppliers and vendors are paid appropriately and on time
- Maintain accurate records and organized documentation
- Assist with bookkeeping and intercompany paperwork
- Monitor production timelines and deadlines
- Communicate with co-packers and manufacturing partners
- Track raw materials and production requirements
- Coordinate finished goods movement to fulfillment or 3PL locations
- Flag potential supply or production issues before they impact customers
- Become the operational owner of the supply chain and reduce day-to-day coordination required from the founder
Requirements
- Previous experience in logistics, supply chain, purchasing, operations, manufacturing, freight, or a related field
- Experience coordinating multiple vendors or external partners
- Strong organizational and project-management skills
- Experience with purchase orders, invoices, shipping documentation, or similar operational paperwork
- Strong written and verbal English communication
- Excellent attention to detail
- Comfortable working independently in a remote environment
- Strong proficiency with spreadsheets and business software
- CPG, food & beverage, manufacturing, co-packing, or wholesale experience preferred
- International logistics and freight experience preferred
- Experience with ocean freight/LCL shipments preferred
- Experience working with customs brokers preferred
- Experience coordinating with suppliers in Asia preferred
- Familiarity with FreightOS preferred
- Experience with ClearIt preferred
- Experience coordinating with 3PLs preferred
- Basic bookkeeping or accounting experience preferred
Core Competencies
Demonstrates expertise in supply chain coordination, logistics management, and vendor relations, with a strong focus on documentation accuracy and operational efficiency. Proficient in managing international and domestic freight, ensuring timely deliveries, and maintaining organized records.
Highest-signal resume keywords
- Supply Chain Coordination
- Logistics Management
- Purchase Order Management
- International Freight Experience
- Customs Documentation
ATS Optimization Keywords
Hard Skills
- Logistics
- Supply Chain Management
- Purchase Orders
- Shipping Documentation
- Freight Coordination
- Bookkeeping
- Project Management
- Attention to Detail
- Vendor Management
- Production Tracking
Soft Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Communication Skills
- Independent Work
Industry Keywords
- CPG
- Food & Beverage
- Manufacturing
- Co-Packing
- Wholesale
- International Logistics
- Ocean Freight
- Customs Brokers
- 3PLs
Tools & Technologies
- FreightOS
- ClearIt
- Spreadsheets
- Business Software
- UPS
- DHL
- FedEx