Logistics Coordinator

Company: Bunzl Distribution
Location: Fountain Valley
Posted on: June 6, 2021

Job Description:

The Logistic Coordinator will be responsible for providing administrative support for the distribution and logistics functions, coordinating the order process and stock transfers. This position will work to ensure proper timing of delivered goods and work to keep appropriate levels of stock to meet customer orders.

Your career path has many avenues available for you to succeed. Are you looking to advance at a rate that matches your ambition and skill set? At Bunzl, we understand and want to invest in you. With our multi-career options, you will not only be able to find the adventure you are looking for today, but can be confident that new opportunities will be there for advancement in your future.

At Bunzl, we know that our employees are our number one asset. We seek to recruit and retain the right people who are passionate about our business and we provide opportunities for our employees so that they may progress within our company based on their talents, experiences, and their aptitude.

Responsibilities:

• Daily communication with overseas factories for orders shipping status/schedule
• Shipment analysis for cost effective shipping i.e. LCL, FCL and/or air freight
• Collect shipping details from factories to file ISF (Importer Security Filing) online or through a freight forwarder in a timely manner. ISF must be filed with U.S. Customs and/ or freight forwarder 24 hours prior to container loading at origin
• Collect shipping documents (invoice, packing list, Express Release/Telex Release bill of lading) from factories after on-board confirmation
• Open import file for each shipment after on-board confirmation
• Import logistics, import knowledge
• Import shipment receipt
• Coordinate pick-up of LCL shipment at CFS warehouse and delivery of FCL to MLK warehouse
• Review freight forwarder invoices for accuracy of charges
• Maintain factories ETD for on-time delivery metric.
• Review/verify US Customs ACH monthly statement to ensure accurate payment of import duties
• Gather overseas vendors invoice for weekly payment
• Vendor relationship management

Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent, Bachelor's degree preferred
• Must possess 2-3 years of office experience; previous supply chain management/logistics experience with concentration on imports preferred
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Outstanding problem-solving abilities
• Must be able to multi-task and detail-oriented
• Previous experience with the Sage 100 ERP system preferred
• Strong PC skills to include Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

So, what are you waiting for? A new career awaits you with endless opportunities.

Bunzl is a global leader in the Cleaning & Hygiene, Food Processing, Grocery, Health Care, Non-Food Retail, and Safety industries. We have grown both organically and through acquisitions to sales in excess of $10 billion. Bunzl North America is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. Bunzl North America owns and operates more than 100 warehouses and serves all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Canada and parts of the Caribbean and Mexico. With more than 5,000 employees and 400,000 plus supplies, Bunzl is regarded as a leading supplier in North America.

Bunzl Distribution offers competitive salaries, a comfortable work environment, and a full range of benefits including a 401k with a company match.

Bunzl Distribution has a tradition of commitment to equal employment opportunity. It is the established policy to attract and retain the best qualified people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status as provided by law.

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