The job of the Domestic Freight Coordinator (Valencia) was established for the purpose/s of coordinating the movement of domestic sourced finished goods citrus commodities from packinghouse and third party logistics to specified points of destination.
Requirements
- Conducts domestic dispatch operations of fruit and citrus products to the different modes of transportation carriers.
- Coordinates with all Sunkist operating departments as well as Sunkist fresh fruit sales office personnel for the daily operations of outgoing and incoming shipments.
- Manages and monitors the day-to-day shipments of orders moving across the U.S. on railroad.
- Handles related service issues problems that arise from shipments such as rejections, diversions and detention delays at origins.
- Manages the less than truckload (LTL) consolidations for California and Arizona.
- Monitors shipments in transit and takes corrective action with carriers.
- Works directly with transportation carriers to secure and maintain the required level of service.
- Advises Sunkist operating departments and Sales personnel concerning transit schedules, equipment availability and rates.
- Coordinates all Sam's and Walmart over the road truckloads as well as their LTL cross dock program.
- Establishes, monitors and maintain carrier operating authorities and up to date insurance policies.
- Monitors carrier freight payables and corrects EDI billing errors related to the Sunkist B2B web application.
- Monitors and utilizes the ERP system transportation processing features for proper handling of Sunkist company and sales office arranged transportation requests and instructions.
- Maintains regular and timely attendance.
- Accomplishes department goals and organization mission by completing related tasks as needed.
- Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
- Maintains a neat work area.
- Maintains a professional appearance and personal conduct at all times.
- Attends meetings as requested.
Benefits
- A variety of choices for Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability insurance
- Health Care and Dependent Care Spending Accounts.
- 401K retirement savings plan, Match+
- Generous paid holiday and vacation benefits
- Internal and external training
- Generous educational assistance
- An open job posting system
