Logistics Administrator

Lamex Foods, Inc; BLOOMINGTON (MN); In loco; USD 40.000 - 60.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Life insurance

Short/Long-term disability

Sam’s Club / Costco membership

Descrizione del lavoro

Lamex Foods, Inc. in Bloomington, MN is seeking a Logistics Administrator to support our logistics team coordinating shipments from the US/Canada for export.

You will handle daily emails and calls, prioritize tasks, communicate with steamship lines, request vessel bookings, enter data into our internal systems, and provide weekly reports to management. A four-year college degree is preferred and strong MS Office skills are essential.

Competenze

• Strong computer literacy with Microsoft Office products.
• Unparalleled attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Able to work independently and contribute to a team.

Mansioni

• Correspond via daily emails and phone conversations to assist logistics staff.
• Prioritize daily and long-term tasks to maintain relationships and meet deadlines.
• Communicate with Steamship Line Customer Service to gather and present data to the team.

Conoscenze

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Independent work

Formazione

4-year college degree

Strumenti

Microsoft Office Suite

Descrizione del lavoro

We are currently seeking a Logistics Administrator to join our team in our Bloomington, MN location.

Who We Are

Lamex Foods, Inc. - One of the world's largest privately owned frozen and chilled food importers/exporters. Lamex Food Group is a worldwide network with 23 Lamex offices in 21 countries. Lamex Foods is part of a global food trading group headquartered in London, with $2b of revenue. In the nearly 45 years since its incorporation, Lamex Foods has become the largest single entity in the group, headquartered in Bloomington MN. The business is export driven with sales to more than 100 countries worldwide.

To learn more about us, please visit us at: http://www.lamexfoods.us

The Opportunity:

This position is primarily responsible for supporting the logistics team that coordinates shipments/traffic flow of goods from US/Canada for exportation to various countries by performing the duties listed below.

• Corresponds via daily emails and phone conversations to assist logistics staff.
• Demonstrates ability to prioritize daily and long-term tasks by effectively evaluating the urgency of duties and importance of maintaining all external and internal business relationships.
• Effectively communicates with logistics team to answer inquiries, facilitate requests, provide support, and address issues directly with steamship lines in daily workflow.
• Requests bookings on vessels that meets the needs of the booking coordinators’ requests including but not limited to cost-effectiveness and vessel scheduling.
• Communicates directly with Steamship Line Customer Service/Reps to gather, update and present accurate data to logistics team.
• Manages and distributes booking updates & notifications via email to the logistics team as vendor changes arise.
• Escalates any issues with securing bookings on preferred vessels to management.
• Sends weekly reports to Commercial, Management and Logistics team.
• Responsible for accurate data entry into internal system and databases.
• Meet project deadlines & goals set forth by Logistics Management.
• Assist administrative team with reviewing, validating and approving vendor invoices or other tasks outlined by management as needed.

Who you are:

• You have strong computer literacy and experience with Microsoft office products.
• You have unparalleled attention to detail, ability to manage multiple responsibilities at once, and handle a fast-paced environment.
• You are a self-starter.
• You can work independently as well as being willing and able to contribute to a team.
• You have strong oral and written communication skills.
• You have a 4-year College Degree (preferred).

Company Offers:

• Comprehensive benefits package available including: Healthcare & Dental Insurance options, Vision insurance.
• Health Savings & Flexible Spending Account options.
• Company paid Life Insurance, Short Term Disability and Long-Term disability insurance.
• Free membership to Sam’s Club or Costco, Free AAA Membership, Free LifeLock Identity Theft Insurance.