Logistics Associate – Product Innovation

We are a future focused organization committed to the belief that the problems facing our planet and society can be solved through innovation, common sense and education. Being naked is the #1 most sustainable option. We're #2.

Here at Ref, we put people first. We know that you can't innovate and do cool stuff without having everyone on board. So we work to create a culture where everyone feels like they belong and where their voices are truly valued. We build an inclusive culture together and make a real impact along the way.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Negotiate best freight rates; Offer quarterly market comparison for both ocean & air.
• Identify speed to market and cost savings opportunities.
• Offer solutions to reduce carbon footprint.
• Work with overseas vendors & freight forwarder to manage bookings and optimize freight consolidation opportunities; Approve weekly booking table.
• Monitor all goods handovers, ensuring on time delivery; Communicate delays to Production Team.
• Report unit weighted average transit time and freight costs on a monthly basis.
• Audit freight & duties bills upon receipt; Update freight cost per unit “place-holder” on a quarterly basis.
• Ensure freight & duty costs are within range in order to reach target LDP margin.
• Manage logistics data entry in WIP & ERP system; Update in-transit status, handover dates, AWB#s, arrival dates and actualized freight & duties.
• Create and monitor product classifications index with product description & attributes, HTS code and duty rate.
• Ensure correct HTS codes are used on documentation; Flag any product duty rates above 10% to Production Team.
• Interface with DC Team regarding inbound goods, providing delivery schedule and approved origin documents.
• Identify and troubleshoot space constraints at warehouse and retail doors.
• Work with Allocation Team to initiate and carry out speedy web to store transfers.
• Communicate all necessary in-warehouse inventory location transfers to DC Team.
• Ensure DC & Returns/Recovery Teams have all necessary packing & shipping supplies.
• Create and maintain all manuals for packing & shipping protocols.
• Own international & domestic drop-ship processes from origin to destination.
• Own all wholesale shipment logistics, adhering to routing guides and protecting deliveries.
• Work closely with Sr. Materials Manager and Raw Materials Team on movement of positioned material, ensuring timely delivery to vendors.
• Collaborate with overseas agent to open and manage drawbacks where necessary.
• Maintain close contact with overseas 3rd party warehouse on inbound shipments and inventory.
• Log all non-compliance issues and manage vendor chargebacks; Submit and follow claims for damaged shipments.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of international logistics experience.
• Proficient in G-Suite & Microsoft Office. - Advanced in Excel.
• Experience with ERP & WMS systems.
• Focused on efficiency, cost and speed.
• Ability to effectively problem solve in real time.
• Strong time management skills.
• Ability to succeed in fast paced environment of high growth organization.
• Organized, detail oriented and able to multitask.
• Flexible, punctual, and reliable.