Logistics Coordinator

Vinh Hoan USA Inc.; Tustin (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Year-end bonus

Weekly sponsored lunches

Annual outings for employees

Job summary

Vinh Hoan USA Inc. in Tustin is looking for a Transportation Coordinator to manage shipping and delivery logistics for seafood products. This role requires excellent English skills and a minimum of 2 years experience in transportation coordination.

As part of a small team, your contributions will be highly valued in a friendly office environment. The company offers health insurance, year-end bonuses, and weekly sponsored lunches, making it a great place to work and eat.

Qualifications

• Excellent English is required; proficiency in reading and writing.
• 2+ years hands-on transportation coordination experience.
• Experience dealing with major cargo terminals is essential.

Responsibilities

• Collect shipping documents from overseas suppliers.
• Coordinate appointments and freight with customers.
• Track shipments and update arrival notices with customers.

Skills

Transportation coordination

Bilingual in Spanish

Detail oriented

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Job description

Our company is Vinh Hoan USA Inc. We are a subsidiary and exclusive importer of products from Vinh Hoan Corporation who farm and produce swai (Vietnamese catfish) for food and ingredients. Vinh Hoan Corporation is the leading fish producer from Vietnam, having 20 years of success in the seafood industry with sustainable farming as well as safety and production practices meeting the highest international standards (www.vinhhoan.com).

Our company was established in 2008 to bring Vinh Hoan Corporation's products to the U.S. Food products range from frozen to breaded filets to fish burger. Ingredient products are gelatin and collagen which is sought after for its clinical results and being the only certified sustainable source. Our customers in the U.S. are food distributors who sell to restaurants such as Restaurant Depot, large retailers such as Trader Joe's and Costco, and specialized ingredient distributor such as Gencor Pacific. Our business is lean and efficient with no warehousing, only direct delivery to customers after import. We currently hold ~ 50% U.S. market share.

Job Description

• Collect shipping documents from overseas suppliers and create shipment advise for customers
• Coordinate appointments and freight with customers
• Coordinate among Customs brokers and truckers to deliver products to customers’ warehouses
• Track shipments and update arrival notice with customers
• Collect subsequent trucker and broker invoices
• Keep record and organize documents
• Answer and direct phone calls
• Mail documents and samples
• Assist other team members with logistics if needed

Qualifications

• Excellent English is required. Must be able to read and write proficiently in English. Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.
• 2+ years hands‑on transportation coordination experience. Experience with frozen seafood is a plus.
• Experience dealing with major cargo terminals (ports, rail depots). Understanding of Contracts, Invoice, Bill of Lading and Import/Export Logistics.
• Must be a fast worker with high accuracy, detail oriented with strong organizational and record keeping skills.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), PDF.

Additional Information

Our Tustin office has 5 team members consisting of our President, Accountant, Import Coordinator, Logistics Coordinator, and Project Manager. This is a family business, hence your voice and contribution are highly valued. The office is friendly with a snack area that is always full. Everyone shares news and stories during lunch break together. Besides health insurance and year‑end bonus, the company sponsors lunch for all employees every Friday. It is a great way to try the many restaurants and ethnic cuisines of Orange County. The company also sponsors annual outings for employees and their families. Past outings include trip to Catalina Island, Legoland and Honolulu. Company events include Christmas party, summer BBQ, etc.