Transportation Coordinator

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What you will be doing

The Southern California Supply Chain has an opening for Logistics Coordinator. This position is in Brea California.

This position will be responsible for a robust backhaul and reverse logistics program. Foundational to the position will be the ability to develop good rapport and establish strong relationships. The Logistics Coordinator performs administrative, analytical, clerical, and support functions in a fast-paced, high-volume office. The Logistics Coordinator works to ensure fleet drivers & transportation personnel have all pickup information and arrive to the shipper or receiver in a timely manner. The Logistics Coordinator is responsible for ensuring timely, accurate, and efficient shipping and receiving of inbound freight. Under limited supervision, you will ensure that all loads are being accepted, tracked, and booked efficiently, while maintaining a safe, clean, and well –organized logistics operation. Successful candidates will provide and implement recommendations and/or modifications to operating policies that improve service levels, while continuously reviewing cost avoidance/reduction opportunities for all assigned facilities.

The position will be based in Brea, California.

Main responsibilities

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Communicate with appropriate teams on any pickup concerns
• Analyze and correct shipping & receiving discrepancies in appropriate business system
• Coordinates drop lot operations; interfaces with third party spotting service
• Prioritize daily workflow according to company’s needs
• Be proactive and work in advance of upcoming imports
• Run reports to supply visibility to our Distribution Center operations
• Perform all data entry for shipping document creation
• Understand shipment documents in coordination with compliance
• Establish and maintain effective communications with all production and support groups, including outside groups (transportation and suppliers)
• Assist annually in the development of operation budgets and ensure budgets are met providing management with weekly budget expense tracking reports.
• Maintain records for transactions, customers’ requirements, company policies & procedures.
• Participate in meetings with Supply Chain on issues impacting facilities within responsibility.
• Weekly updates on assigned projects from the logistics team
• Run and update reports as needed within various applications
• Confirming all critical deliveries are processed on time
• Assist in evaluating and resolving exception handling
• Supports in collecting and evaluating requirements, makes suggestions for changes or
• Complete logistics activity reports
• Build relationships with vendors & distribution operators to understand needs and secure utilization of assets.

Competitive Salaries- $60,000-75,000 annually. Starting salary will vary based on criteria such as location, experience, and qualifications. There may be flexibility for exceptional candidates.

A copy of the full job description can be made available to you.

What we are searching for

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment by remaining flexible and handling change with ease.
• Demonstrate efficient time management skills by being punctual and reliable.
• Can identify and clearly articulate needs
• Excellent communication and problem solving skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize tasks
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Analytical problem-solving skills to work with large amounts of import volume
• Ability to work well in both a team environment and individually
• Ability to manage multiple work flows simultaneously
• Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and effective time management

Experience:

Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered for the above.

• Inventory systems.
• Statistical analysis experience and training
• Food distribution experience
• Continuous Improvement and team-building experience.
• Account management
• Transportation management systems
• Transportation Arrangement
• Proven experience as a logistics coordinator sourcing and coordinating backhauls
• Must be able to Navigate a TMS System
• Must demonstrate understanding of the supply chain and inventory management, including common obstacles and effective solutions
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (primarily Word and Excel)
• Working knowledge of the following applications (SSIMS, XRS, CAMS, QMF, One Network)
• Understanding of DOT regulations

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required) – minimum of 3 years Distribution/Supply Chain experience.
• Bachelor’s (Preferred) – Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business or related field preferred.
• Bilingual Spanish-English preferred

What is it like at Albertsons?

Our 290,000 associates have a passion for great service and building lasting relationships with our customers. Through a companywide focus on innovation, we are continually enhancing our digital and product offerings, making it easy for customers to get what they need, wherever they are.

About Us:

Albertsons Companies is committed to bringing people together around the joys of food and to inspire well-being by transforming the grocery and pharmacy-health experience for our customers. Each day, we work to earn customers for life.

Albertsons Companies is a leading food and drug retailer in the United States. The Company operated 2,271 retail stores with 1,722 pharmacies, 401 associated fuel centers, 22 dedicated distribution centers and 19 manufacturing facilities. The Company operates stores across 34 states and the District of Columbia with 24 banners including Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, Shaw’s, Acme, Tom Thumb, Randalls, United Supermarkets, Pavilions, Star Market, Haggen, Carrs, Kings Food Markets and Balducci’s Food Lovers Market. The Company is committed to helping people across the country live better lives by making a meaningful difference, neighborhood by neighborhood. In 2022, along with the Albertsons Companies

Foundation, the Company contributed more than $200 million in food and financial support, including more than $40 million through our Nourishing Neighbors Program to ensure those living in our communities and those impacted by disasters have enough to eat.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job and are not the official job description for the position. All employees must comply with Company, Division, and Store policies and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties, and skills of personnel may vary within store and/or from store to store and the official job description will be provided during the application process.

Albertsons is an Equal Opportunity Employer

This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Consistent with applicable state and local law, the Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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About the Team

Starting rates will be no less than the local minimum wage and may vary based on things like location, experience, qualifications and the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement.