Logistics Coordinator

Designers Choice LLC; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a dedicated Logistics Coordinator to enhance its distribution processes. In this role, you will manage flower inventory logistics, ensuring efficient truck routing and shipment coordination. Your analytical skills will be crucial in identifying areas for improvement and implementing solutions that optimize resources across the organization. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a competitive advantage in the flower distribution industry while working in a dynamic environment. If you're passionate about logistics and continuous improvement, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in supply chain and logistics management.
• Knowledge of Lean & Six Sigma principles preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate shipments and manage logistics for flower inventory.
• Monitor and report on shipment statuses and delays.

Skills

Logic and reasoning

Problem-solving

Cost-benefit analysis

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain

Bachelor’s degree in Logistics

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

As a Logistics Coordinator you will provide support to the Logistics Department to manage the distribution of flower inventory, manage truck routes in the United States and push for continuous improvement of the department. The goal of the Logistics Department at Designers Choice LLC is to drive improvement in companywide strategies, analytics, methodologies, and systems to create a competitive advantage and optimize the use of the company’s resources.

Main Role and Responsibilities

·Create load reports and work with trucking carriers to coordinate the shipments to Boston,

Pennsylvania and other facilities within the Flower Network.

·Consolidate the product quantity information that needs to be shipped to non-Designers Choice

locations and send the pre-alert to the respective stakeholders.

·Work with partnering companies within the Flower Network to coordinate the delivery of their

product that will be shipped via Designers’ trucks outbound Miami.

·Work with the importer logistics team to ensure all third-party vendors have delivered their product

and to help resolve any discrepancies.

·Monitor incoming flight report for potential delays and make changes to the outbound plan if

·Track and communicate the status of the shipments to the receiving team and any changes to the

outbound Miami schedule to the respective stakeholders.

·Make weekly projections of the shipments to Boston and Pennsylvania to better optimize the truck

space.

·Input data into KPI file, generate report and send to respective stakeholders.

·Consolidate third-party shipment information to be invoiced and send monthly reports to accounts

receivable.

·Take ownership of the Queens Flowers inventory and use it according to our needs.

·Ensure all inventory is distributed using the FIFO method.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a fully comprehensive list of all activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Therefore, such duties may change, or new ones may be assigned, at any time.

Skills:

·Using logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions,

or approaches to problems.

·Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options

and implement solutions.

·Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Requirements

·Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field

·Previous experience in supply chain, focusing on international logistics, supply planning or inventory

management. (2 or more years preferred)

·Excellent skills with Microsoft Office

·Knowledge of Lean & Six Sigma principles is strongly preferred

·Ability to work in a high-paced environment

· Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing

with internal customers and suppliers

·Exceptional technical & problem-solving skills

·Ability to drive continuous improvement strategies in operational areas

·Proficient in English and Spanish

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Import & Export

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