Brokerage - Logistics Coordinator

Who We Are
Barrett Distribution Centers is a leader in providing customized third-party logistics, omni-channel distribution, and direct-to-consumer fulfillment services for customers in a variety of industries.

We are – more than anything else – a trusted consultant to our customers, working tirelessly to find solutions to their business challenges.

Who We’re Looking For
We’re always on the lookout for smart, hard-working, and skilled top performers who are interested in joining a fantastic team within a fast-growing company

If you’re great at what you do, passionate about doing it, and looking for a new home that rewards excellent work, effort, and collaboration, Barrett is the place for you!

Why You’ll Love a Career at Barrett Distribution Centers:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Opportunities for advancement – we love to promote from within!
• Ongoing training and leadership development
• Profit-sharing program – all employees benefit when the company succeeds!
• Competitive compensation
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401K savings plan with company match
• PTO
• A second-to-none culture where you’ll be treated like family and allowed to excel
  
  

What You’ll Do
You’ll consistently apply the following core values as you interact with people both inside and outside of our organization:

• Always Better
• Utmost Integrity
• Dedication to the Customer
• I am an Owner
• Open and Honest Communication
  
  

You’ll be responsible for knowing and acting in accordance with Barrett’s vision to WOW our customers, partners, and fellow employees with every interaction.

The Position
The Logistics Coordinator, reporting to the Transportation Operations Supervisor/Director, Transportation is responsible for managing all aspects of shipping routes and delivery, specifically with regard to customer satisfaction. Will provide analysis of current transportation and operations practices to determine process and cost improvement opportunities.

This position works Monday through Friday, from 8am-5pm.

The compensation range for this positions is $55K-$60K/year, depending on experience.

Your Day-to-Day

• Provide guidance on import/export issues including but not limited to documentation, tariffs, ACE/AES, drayage.
• Liaise with internal DC operations around the country to ensure proper process flow regarding outbound/inbound shipments.
• Monitor key account transportation cycles. Respond creatively with a sense of urgency to changing business needs. Ensure management is well informed of volume and workflow changes.
• Assist department managers with service provider relationships and service improvement initiatives.
• Research and resolve service failures, potential service failures; provide root cause analysis for both.
• Institute and monitor organizational protocols for effective transportation flow.
• Conduct minor analytic work for department.
• Prepare, proof and distribute reporting daily, monthly, etc.; reporting revolves around carrier service reports, exceptions, client metrics, etc.
• Observe and recommend workflow changes, training opportunities and service enhancements to ensure we are always improving the business.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements, analyze solutions, and implement changes.
• Oversee the daily trucking routes and driver schedules that make required stops outlined in customer contracts.
• Use multiple resources to research, resolve and document anomalies. Conduct proactive tracking of shipment delays and engage in contingency planning and solutions with management.
• Perform other duties as assigned
  
  

What You Bring To The Table

• High School Diploma/GED required
• Bachelor’s Degree in related field preferred; equivalent experience may be considered.
• A minimum of three (3) years practical work in a customer service or transportation environment.
• Two (2) years of import/export experience preferred.
• Proficient in all Microsoft business applications such as Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Basic understanding of warehouse management systems preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English (Bilingual Spanish/English skills preferred).
• Basic math skills - add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Experience must demonstrate the ability to balance competing priorities, complex situations, and tight deadlines. Strong emphasis on organizational skills and attention to detail.
  
  

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified.

Barrett Distribution Centers is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, retaliation, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, mental or physical disability, genetic information, choice of health insurance, marital status, age, veteran status or any other basis protected by law.