Logistics Coordinator (Temporary Assignment)

Joining King's Hawaiian makes you part of our `ohana (family). We are a family-owned business for over seventy years, respecting our roots while thinking about our future as we continue to grow and care for our customers and the communities we serve. Our `ohana members build an environment of inclusivity as they freely collaborate, pursue learning through curiosity, and explore innovation as critical thinkers. Beyond that, we are also passionate about supporting the long-term health and well-being of our employees and their families. If you're excited to rise with our team, come and join our `ohana!
SUMMARY
The Logistics Coordinator is a detail-oriented position requiring focus, precision, and critical thinking. This person will support the Logistics department by executing a variety of processes in a timely manner to ensure customer demands are met. The position will interact with multiple departments including Sales, Customer Experience, Planning, and the Shipping Warehouse. The position will need to work with external partners such as carriers and third-party warehouses. The position must be able to learn and adapt existing knowledge in a constantly changing landscape.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide daily communication with carriers to ensure loads have entered appointments into the Transportation Management System and that carriers will meet scheduled appointment times.
• Run reports and monitor emails to identify and escalate sales orders and stock transfers at risk of late delivery to prevent customer stock outs and shortages.
• Run reports and monitor emails to identify and escalate sales orders and stock transfer orders that are past-due for pick up or delivery.
• Create weekly shipping schedule Collaborate with production planners and shipping warehouses to in alignment with the production schedules and optimize third party warehouse appointment availability.
• Create and communicate material redeployments to prevent customer stockouts.
• Manage fulfilment "hot-shot" priority orders and FedEx requests.
• Manually close sales orders and stock transfer orders that did not close automatically.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of this role.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE)

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited 4-year college or equivalent relevant work experience required; Logistics, Business, Applied Mathematics, Finance, or Computer Science preferred.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (JOB SKILLS, ABILITIES, KNOWLEDGE)

• Team-oriented approach, taking joint accountability for successes or failures. Be supportive to others and help promote a collaborative and positive work environment striving for continuous improvement.
• Ability to work independently with little management and oversight. Take initiative completing tasks and resolving problems.
• Ability to consistently demonstrate King's values of: Excellence, Dignity, and Telling it like it is in a way it can be heard.
• Ability to display curiosity, collaboration, critical thinking, and emotional intelligence.
• Proficiently in MS Office, SAP Fiori, and Tableau preferred.

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King's Hawaiian is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for our ohana.