Job Description

This position is primarily responsible for the oversight and management of contracts from the initial product purchase through final delivery to our customers. The Logistics Specialist works closely with purchasing and sales traders to provide shipment options, costing, and logistical movement of product from the supplier to customer. This position is also responsible for managing all logistics vendor contracts and pricing.

The perfect candidate for this challenging position is direct, proactive, energetic, has a decisive character, uses good judgment, and good at problem solving.

Who We Are :

Lamex Foods, Inc. - One of the world's largest privately owned frozen and chilled food importers/exporters. Lamex Food Group is a worldwide network with 23 Lamex offices in 21 countries.

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Essential Duties/Responsibilities

Core duties and responsibilities include the following: other duties may be assigned as needed:

• Facilitates the loading, drayage, and export of product in refrigerated containers and/or trucks.
• Acts as the primary contact for suppliers and vendors; including ocean carriers, cold storage facilities and trucking companies.
• Provides support to traders, including contract entry, cost analysis, shipment timeline and/or export requirements.
• Communicates regularly with representatives from ocean and domestic carriers to evaluate current needs and/or negotiate rate adjustments.
• Reviews and approves all logistics related invoices as well as mitigating vendor claims.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in International Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field preferred.
• 3+ years relevant work experience in logistics.
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Operate independently and manage workload with minimal supervision.
• Resolve time sensitive issues in real time.
• Communicate effectively and professionally.

Company Offers:

• Comprehensive benefits package available including: Healthcare & Dental Insurance options, Vision insurance.
• Health Savings & Flexible Spending Account options.
• Company paid Life Insurance, Short Term Disability and Long-Term disability insurance.
• Free membership to Sam’s Club or Costco, Free AAA Membership, Free LifeLock Identity Theft Insurance.
• Fitness Reimbursement Program.
• Paid Vacation & Holidays.
• 401k with a 6% company match.
• Merit Increases, and other great perks.

Salary Range: $70,000 to $80,000 Annual

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