Job Description:
Decades of combined experience in the produce industry has earned Worldwide Produce a reputation for exceptional reliability and professionalism. We are proud of our corporate spirit, which is a commitment to providing the finest service. Our team’s efforts and support has allowed us to grow into one of the major foodservice providers in Southern California, with facilities in Los Angeles, San Diego and Las Vegas.
We are currently seeking a Distribution Manager for our Los Angeles location. Candidates should have at least 3 to 5 years of experience with transportation coordination. We look forward to hearing from qualified candidates.
Compensation/Salary:
DOE
Responsibilities & Duties:
- Organizes shipments and plans loads
- Responsible for driver orientation, door assignments, on-site rules and driver sign-ins/outs
- Partners with sales and customer logistics to help manage customer expectations
- Ensures shipment tracking & tracing and other inquiries including rate quotes and special requests
- Responsible for managing internal delivery truck daily logs and driver compliance with safety practices
- Supports other duties as required
- Supervises dispatchers and ensures all duties are carried out promptly and efficiently
- Ensures that deliveries and Programs Department concerns are handled promptly and efficiently. Looks at new delivery sites to ensure deliveries can be made.
- Participates in problem solving with Owners and General Manager on delivery/routing/ delivery time issues and ensures corrective actions are taken
- Works closely with Purchasing to schedule pick-ups of products
- Arranges in advance with Development Department the drivers needed to assist at special events to avoid any disruption to the normal delivery schedule
- Understands the routing and can fill in when dispatcher absent
- Manage labor and make sure drivers are on DOT compliance
- Fleet Management
- Manages preventative maintenance program through regularly scheduled vehicle inspections to ensure compliance to DOT and BIT program regulations
- Secures replacement rental vehicles, as necessary, to avoid disruption of delivery schedule
- Ensures that all drivers maintain the cleanliness of interior and exterior of fleet
- Conducts accident investigation for any accident involving a driver
- Conducts new driver safety orientation and monthly safety trainings for drivers
- Perform other duties and projects as assigned
Qualifications:
- 3 to 5 years Transportation Coordinator experience
- 2 year college degree strongly preferred
- Computer literate with experience using Microsoft Word, Excel , Produce Pro, Cheetah Software.
- Ability to work long hours
- Ability to multi-task and adapt quickly to continuous change
- Use independent judgment to analyze problems and to implement appropriate solutions
- Effectively interact with individuals at all levels within and outside the company
- Establish and follow priorities
- Communicate effectively verbally and in writing
- Respond timely to inquiries and complaints from internal and external clients.
- Ability to motivate, organize, and supervise individuals.
- Must have a good working knowledge of government regulations pertaining to transportation.
- Ability to work in a fast paced and sometimes stressful environment, while keeping an affable demeanor.
- Demonstrates ability to communicate clearly and concisely, and strong analytical skills.
