Overview
Freight Specialist Jobs in La Mirada, CA at Gemsa Enterprises, LLC
At Gemsa Enterprises, importing fresh Extra Virgin Olive Oil from quality groves around the world is where our journey begins. In 1993 Gemsa Oils set out to fill the void in commercial kitchens throughout the Southern California market by supplying quality olive oils.
Today, our products list has broadened to focus on NGMO Project Verified, USDA Organic, and OU Kosher edible oils which have helped leveraged Gemsa Oils to one of the most highly regarded companies in its industry.
JOB SUMMARY
This position contributes to the success of Gemsa Enterprises by scheduling outbound and inbound freight. This role involves scheduling and negotiating freight costs across a range of transportation methods including over-the-road, intermodal, and tanker trucks. Shipment management will include monitoring a shipment from starting point to the destination and assuring proof of deliveries are communicated with the Customer. This role will be working closely with the customer service team and the sales department.
KEY RESULTS&TASKS
A. Ensure timely shipping and delivery of contracted negotiated goods by:
Negotiate freight and maximize freight efficiencies, LTL vs. FTL shipments, carrier selection, and cost-effectiveness while ensuring timely deliveries and optimal routing
Scheduling inbound and outbound freight to and from the various company facilities with 90% on time delivery.
Prepare and process orders prior to scheduling freight per department needs while maintaining 90% on time delivery rate.
Track and monitor all confirmed shipments ensuring timely communication to customers of any delays or issues encountered throughout the shipment process until the product has reached its destination.
Proactively confirm shipment readiness with production and shipping a minimum of 3 days in advance 100% of the time to ensure all scheduled freight is leaving the facilities as scheduled.
Keep electronic records of all shipment bill of ladings to quickly access tracking information for the customer.
B. Manage the cost of freight by completing the sales order cost breakdown to ensure that we are remaining profitable after freight has been scheduled.
Maintain freight costs under targeted percentage per customer, per pound or per case 100 % of the to avoid unnecessary freight expenses.
Prioritize freight carriers that have a proven track record of delivering on time, while not adding unexpected freight fees.
Work with preferred carriers to create contracts with pre-negotiated rates for reoccurring destinations.
Education, licenses, & certification
· Required: Minimum of 3 years of experience in same or similar positions in a distribution environment
· Required: Minimum of 3 years of experience in negotiating and scheduling freight.
· Required: High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
Essential qualifications
· Required: At least eighteen (18) years of age.
· Required: Reliable and punctual attendance.
· Required: Excellent time-management skills; prioritizing and completing assigned job tasks effectively.
· Required: Bi-lingual oral, speech, and writing skills in English and or other language is an asset in this position
· Required: Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
Required: Excellent negotiation and customer service skills
· Required: Computer Experience: proficient Microsoft Office programs, Outlook,
· Required: Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to convey message clearly and compose correspondence with correct and proper grammar.
· Required: Strong presentation skills; convey messages clearly and confidently; persuade and effect change positively.
· Required: Capable of working effectively independently with minimal supervision
· Required: Strong analytical skills.
· Required: High attention to detail and accuracy
· Required: Strong organizational skills
· Required: Ability to prioritize effectively and efficiently meet deadlines and produce work in a timely manner.
· Required: Ability to elicit and accept constructive feedback.
*STAFFING AGENCIES, PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT*
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $27.00 – $33.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 40 per week
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Referral program
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday
Weekends as needed
Experience:
Logistics: 2 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Title: Freight Specialist
Company: Gemsa Enterprises, LLC
Location: La Mirada, CA
