Logistics Manager

Tradin Organic is a global frontrunner in organic, plant-based ingredients. For more than 30 years, we have led the industry with a full-service portfolio built on unique sourcing, sustainability initiatives, and integrated processing and distribution. Our range spans cocoa, sugars and sweeteners, nuts, seeds and pulses, plant-based oils and fats, dried fruits, and fruit and vegetable purées and concentrates, plus other complementary organic plant-based ingredients. 

We operate in 19 countries with teams on the ground, sourcing from over 300,000 farmers and offering over 200 organic ingredients. We are a global organization with headquarters in Amsterdam and a U.S. office in Aptos, California. Tradin Organic is part of Amsterdam Commodities N.V. (Acomo), headquartered in Rotterdam and listed on Euronext Amsterdam (ACOMO). 

For our US team, we are looking for a Logistics Manager to join our team!

Logistics Manager

The Logistics Manager will be responsible for effective coordination and communication between various sites in the transportation chain including carriers, suppliers, internal warehouses, port terminals, and the internal company operations teams. This person will be a point of escalation for logistics and customs issues. To ensure the logistics processes are running smoothly, they will meet with department heads to determine logistic improvements to be made. This role will also educate and provide support to the desk Customer Service Representatives by responding to and helping to resolve logistic and customs issues.

Your responsibilities and objectives:

Logistics

• Manage the physical and systematic flow of inventory from origin destination through delivery, including movement between internal warehouse locations and sample room.

• Keep up to date on tariff codes/regulations, Ports, shipping carriers, routes, and rates, including all modes of freight (LTL, FTL truck, intermodal, rail, and ocean).

• Track carrier and logistics partner performance in the areas of service, damage, cost, and other scorecard attributes as defined.

• Provide input and guidance on selection decisions based on performance results.

• Help manage large Warehouse inventory moves, where needed.

• Monitor, analyze, and reduce logistics spending, including demurrage costs.

• Support Operations as needed in different product categories.

• Help select carriers and negotiate rates and contracts on larger programs.

Optimization

• Assist carriers in process improvement to mitigate future issues.

• Track Warehouse inventory levels and report findings and solutions to the Commercial team.

• Work in partnership with Warehouse personnel, international carriers, customs brokers, freight forwarders, and other logistics business partners and government agencies to facilitate smooth import/export of the product.

• Find and implement logistics solutions for new and existing programs, including negotiating large program rates to determine the most cost-effective options on most widely used lanes

• Actively identify opportunities for improving freight planning and execution processes.

Relationship Management

• Create strong working partnerships with internal team members through education, effective communication, follow-up, and accountability.

• Ensure Logistics Broker Contracts are signed/updated.

• Ensure Division is following the Entrusting Credit line requirements / submission for each warehouse.

• Point of escalation for logistics/customs issues to avoid demurrage and extend LFD’s

• Point of contact for unchartered logistics and/or customs territory.

• Problem-solve larger freight damage claims by partnering with internal and external team members as needed.

• Drive carrier partners for resolution on individual claims

Requirements

• BA Business Management, Economics, Logistics or International Business.

• At least 5+ years of experience in importing items, preferably food related.

Hard skills

• Knowledge of transportation and customs terminology and documentation

• Strong understanding of transportation providers/carriers' processes, costing, and service models

• Experience closely working with customer service, warehouse operations, and/or planning

• Warehouse relationship experience

• Solid analytical skills and high detail orientation

• Candidate should be flexible and able to quickly adjust as the situation changes

• Working knowledge of ERP-based systems

• Proficiency with MS Office and Excel

Soft Skills

• Ability to problem-solve, meet deadlines, and effectively escalate issues to the appropriate individuals

• High negotiations skills on rates as well as conflict resolution

• Able to handle stressful situations and deadline pressures well

• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, are necessary due to significant interactions and coordination with multiple internal and external groups

• Role requires strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask

• High level of initiative and ability to work well in a team environment

• Bilingual Spanish speaking

Benefits of working at Tradin Organic:

• 11 paid holidays

• 401(K) matching

• Comprehensive health insurance

• Employee Assistance Program

• Life Insurance

• Educational Assistance

• Paid Paternity Leave

• Volunteering Paid Time Off

Interested?

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Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice

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