LOGISTICS COORDINATOR

BiRite Foodservice Distributors is a third generation, family-owned company that offers you a Complete Foodservice Solution. We offer unsurpassed service to all areas of foodservice throughout the greater Bay Area and Sacramento. Since 1966 we have focused on being the best foodservice partner in the Bay Area. We remain committed to serving our community with quality products, timely deliveries, and competitive pricing.

The Logistics Coordinator will play a pivotal role in optimizing the inbound shipment process through the strategic utilization of AS400, DockVue and TMS/NCR. The Logistics Coordinator encompasses a wide range of responsibilities related to the planning, coordination, and management of the movement of goods and materials within the Company. The Logistics Coordinator will have an eye for detail, a keen analytical mind, superb communication, and outstanding negotiation skills. The Logistics Coordinator will report to the VP of Operations.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collect data and provide insightful reports and metrics on a regular basis to the Upper Management of the Operations and Purchasing departments regarding but not limited to the performance of the inbound program.
• Conduct thorough analysis of inbound truckload shipments to optimize quality and cost-effectiveness.
• Evaluate carriers based on service, rates, and responsiveness.
• Evaluate vendors and recommend consolidations of less-than-truckload shipments into truckload shipments where feasible.
• Coordinate the backhaul capabilities within our Company fleet in collaboration with buyers, suppliers, and transportation.
• Collaborate closely with the Purchasing team to align order patterns with inventory levels, thus lowering days of inventory on hand.
• Skillfully negotiate rates and service agreements with carriers to secure optimal service levels at competitive rates.
• Assembles and updates current and possible lanes for bids to carriers.
• Processes freight claims, ensuring prompt and efficient resolutions.
• Generate documents for Peachtree Freight Logistics carrier invoicing to accounting; to bill the company at the existing vendor freight allowance, competitive LTL, or truckload freight rate, so the savings from the above truck load, consolidation or backhaul may be applied properly.
• Become familiar with the rail, truck and local cartage operators servicing the distribution center or local area.
• Work closely with Operations to identify vendors that consistently deliver late and improve receiving procedures where needed.
• Other duties as assigned by Management.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• 2+ years of logistics coordination is highly preferred.
• Understanding of the supply chain, including common obstacles and effective solutions.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills is a must.
• Familiarity with AS400, DockVue and TMS/NCR systems.
• Computer savvy. Knowledge of G-suite, Microsoft Office, and Slack is preferred.
• Highly organized with outstanding time management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with the Purchasing, Operations, and other departments.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift/move up to 25 lbs.
• There may be significant walking (up to 8 hours).
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Frequently required to use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and telephone keyboard, and talk or hear.
• Ability to reach, bend, stoop, squat, turn/twist body, push and/or pull, stand, kneel and walk.

Work Conditions:

• Ability to remain calm and courteous under pressure, navigate tense situations and communicate professionally with persons of all backgrounds.
• Will work in close proximity to other warehouse workers and office personnel.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• The temperature of the warehouse may be cold.

Schedule: Monday to Friday - 7:00 am to 3:00 pm

*Work hours subject to change based on operational needs*

Salary Range: $70,000 to $89,000 per year DOE

Location: In Person in Brisbane, CA

Position: Exempt, Full Time.

Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, EAP, 401k, 401k Matching, PTO, 9 Paid Holidays, Paid Leave, Attendance Bonus, Employee Anniversary Bonus, Employer paid Basic Life and Basic AD&D insurance, Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance Benefits Offered, Profit Sharing.