Logistics Coordinator (Temporary) - Remote

The Wine Group • Full-time • Remote (Ripon, California, United States) • $21 / hour • 1w ago

The Wine Group (TWG) is a leading producer of award-winning wines and alcoholic beverages across 120+ brands. With operations in California, New York and Australia, TWG is an innovator in developing and marketing brands beloved by consumers globally, including Cupcake, Franzia, Benziger, Imagery, Tribute, Chloe, Meiomi, Cooks, 7 Deadly, Cooper & Thief, and more. We produce our products using sustainable practices to create delicious beverages that people can feel good about. Visit us at www.thewinegroup.com.

JOB SUMMARY

The Logistics Coordinator works diligently to ensure that the logistics function within TWG is executed in a professional, timely, and customer service focused manner. Interacts with Customer Service and Distribution internally and external vendors as well. This position manages freight claims for the company ensuring timely resolution to claims both from distributors and for our own internal freight movements. This position also handles the logistics scheduling for imports and works closely with receiving wineries and warehouses to ensure the import schedule is attainable.

This role is eligible for remote-based work.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Coordinate rail shipping schedule. Schedule rail car shipments including but not limited to car ordering, tracing, and monitoring problems. This includes managing railcar supply to ensure that demurrage charges are minimized.
Book loads with carriers.
OSD – Over/Short/Damage
This position manages the overall claims process system informing other departments as necessary on claim status.
Resolve shipping issues with distributors.
Process and manage freight claims.
Interface with customer service on distribution and shipping issues.
Process audit exceptions in Syncada freight payment system.
Process and monitor accessorial, detention and demurrage charges.
Coordinate and communicate transportation issues between Shipping department and carriers.
Primary carrier contact for problem solving.
Serve as an internal resource for Logistics questions and needs from other TWG departments and personnel.
This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not restrict the tasks management needs to be accomplished.

QUALIFICATIONS

Must be 18 years or older at time of hire.
High School Diploma or equivalent
Ability to work in fast paced environment and under pressure.
Strong leadership, organizational and interpersonal skills
Ability to be flexible with changing priorities and to meet changing customer requirements.
Ability to lead and motivate effectively within a collaborative team environment.
Ability to understand and support management direction.
Must be effective communicator and trainer.
Proficient in MS Office Suite
Strong problem-solving skills.
Strong ability to communicate effectively with other departments, such as sales, planning, accounting and with customers.
Support and model all company procedures and policies.
Embrace and demonstrate The Wine Group’s Values: Long-Term Sustainable Value Creation, Relentlessly Entrepreneurial, Empowered People, and Responsible and Trustworthy.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Operate an office workstation and other office equipment, such as a computer screen, keyboard, mouse, copier, and printer for extended periods of time.

COMPENSATION

Hourly Pay Rate Posted: $21.00/hr.
Actual compensation will be based on factors such as experience, skills, knowledge, and abilities; education; and other position-related factors.

At The Wine Group, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristic protected by law.

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