What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inbound Logistics Coordinator position at Sun Orchard LLC?
Sun Orchard is the undisputed market leader in not-from-concentrate citrus ingredients and refreshments. We have an immediate opening for a Inbound Logistics Coordinator!
What We Offer
- Paid time off, sick time
- Competitive Pay
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision, company paid life, flexible spending account, 401K matching
- Consistent schedules and professional growth opportunities
- A forward-thinking work culture
Key Responsibilities:
- Working with Procurement team members, raw material suppliers and transportation carriers to coordinate inbound logistics.
- Daily communication with procurement team members, raw material suppliers, and transportation to ensure timely response on time-sensitive action items
- Using PowerBi and TMS, review all Open PO’s and ensure timely delivery of tankers and raw material ingredients. Communicate delays or potential issues as soon as possible.
- Support intercompany transfers by providing transportation and ensuring respective departments
- Act as backup support to outbound logistics team.
- Develop transportation relationships: identify opportunities to reduce overall freight spend through support of Procurement team by issuing RFP’s and tender offers.
- Review freight invoices and ensure freight invoices match agreed terms for services rendered.
- Maintain and update logistics cost spreadsheet on shared drive.
- Request transportation orders and receive orders in AFS.
- Work with AP to validate inbound freight invoices.
- Attend weekly meetings to discuss transportation, process improvement, business strategies, and other topics.
- Review and respond to emails within one business day.
- In collaboration with Director, Supply Chain, enhance and automate transportation workflow using the ERP test environment prior to drafting suggestions.
- Coordinate with Director, Supply Chain work shift and time off.
- Other duties as required or assigned.
Key Qualifications:
- High School or GED diploma required, but BS Supply Chain Management or Business Administration preferred
- An analytic mind and good numeracy skills.
- Excellent geographical knowledge.
- Good coordination skills.
- Excellent financial acumen.
- Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
- Extensive knowledge of the transportation industry.
- Good intuition to make crucial judgment calls.
About Us:
Since 1984, Sun Orchard has been the leading developer and manufacturer of all natural citrus based ingredient and beverage products, servicing market leaders across the Food Service, Specialty Industrial and club channels. Our products are not from concentrate and minimally processed to maintain the natural benefits and flavors of the fruit. Our ingredients and beverages are clean label and non GMO, thereby meeting consumer demand for healthier, authentic, and all natural products. Our knowledge and expertise differentiate us from our competition. With over 250 employees dedicated to excellence, quality, and customer service, Sun Orchard has built trust and partnerships with our customers for nearly 40 years. Sun Orchard’s vision is to inspire a world that believes in genuine ingredients and refreshments. We are confident that our people are our greatest assets.
Join our team and contribute your expertise in creating exceptional food products while ensuring safety and quality standards are met!