Logistics Coordinator

Gold Star Foods; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive employee benefits

PTO

Paid holidays

Additional company programs

Job summary

Gold Star Foods is seeking a detail-oriented Logistics Coordinator to ensure the smooth movement of products through the supply chain. You will trace shipments, manage carrier performance, and resolve delivery issues while collaborating with dispatchers and cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional customer service.

The role requires strong analytical skills, proficiency in Excel, and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2+ years in transportation preferred.
• Experience with LTL and TL transportation preferred.
• Experience in frozen/refrigerated or temperature-controlled transport is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage carrier performance by tracing and recording shipments.
• File carrier claims, collect funds, and resolve failed deliveries.
• Collaborate with dispatchers to resolve delivery issues in the marketplace.
• Provide solutions to Sales and Procurement teams for deliveries and billing.
• Research, record, and maintain carrier and customer files and statistics.

Skills

Organized

Analytical

Problem solving

Excel PivotTables

VLOOKUPs

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Join the Good Source Solutions Team

At Good Source Solutions, our purpose is to help our customers reduce their food costs while creating valuable solutions for our vendor partners. Our goal is to be the sought-after partner in the food distribution industry, where quality, low cost, and value-added solutions are paramount.

By connecting opportunities created by our manufacturers with the needs of our customers, we continue to build a trusted brand and deliver exceptional value throughout the food distribution supply chain.

We are currently seeking a Logistics Coordinator to join our team. This is a great opportunity for a detail-oriented, solutions-focused professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and collaborating across multiple departments.

Position Overview

The Logistics Coordinator is an integral part of our team and is responsible for facilitating the movement of products through logistical channels while ensuring accurate, timely deliveries and an exceptional customer experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage carrier performance by tracing and recording shipments assigned by dispatchers.
• File carrier claims, collect funds from carriers, and work toward resolution of failed deliveries involving overages, shortages, and damages.
• Partner with dispatchers to resolve delivery issues in the marketplace.
• Provide creative, timely solutions to Sales and Procurement teams to overcome challenges related to deliveries, billing, proof of delivery (POD), carrier services, and other transportation needs.
• Research, record, and maintain carrier and customer files and statistics used to support the company's logistical supply chain.
• Maintain accurate and organized transportation and shipment records.
• Assist with special projects and other logistics-related responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications & Skills

We're looking for someone who is organized, analytical, and comfortable solving problems in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to work effectively under pressure and make calculated, rational decisions in high-pressure situations.
• Strong analytical and statistical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including PivotTables and VLOOKUPs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple departments and levels of an organization.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2+ years of experience in the transportation industry preferred.
• Experience or familiarity with closely related transportation functions preferred.
• Experience with LTL (Less-Than-Truckload) and TL (Truckload) transportation preferred.
• Experience in frozen, refrigerated, or other temperature-controlled transportation environments is a plus.
• Familiarity with warehousing and warehouse operations as they relate to transportation is preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

Starting pay: $26.00 per hour

Good Source Solutions offers a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support our employees. Benefits include:

• Comprehensive employee benefits
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• Additional company benefits and programs

Working Conditions & Physical Demands

This position is primarily performed in an office setting at a desk equipped with a computer, monitors, phone, and other applicable resources and equipment. The position routinely requires sitting at a desk and walking short distances throughout the office, primarily on level surfaces, during the workday.

The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

Reasonable accommodations