This company offers a fantastic work environment where employees are valued and supported. With a strong, inclusive culture, you'll be part of a team that fosters collaboration, innovation, and professional growth. The company provides excellent benefits that prioritize the well-being of its employees, including health coverage, retirement plans, and other perks. As a fast-growing processing company, it presents outstanding career opportunities for those looking to advance in a dynamic industry. Joining this team means being part of an exciting journey where your contributions will make a significant impact on the company’s continued success.
The Traffic Coordinator will be responsible for all aspects of scheduling, routing, and tracking inbound and outbound transportation. This role will coordinate and track transport for raw and finished goods, source and secure carriers, prepare regular reports, forecast and maintain transportation budget. This position is vital to cost containment and reporting and will work closely with Field and Customer Service.
Location: Santa Maria, CA
Salary: $70,000-$80,000
Essential Job Duties/Responsibilities:
- Secure carriers for outbound shipments of finished goods, ensuring freight meets customer contract terms and agreed‐upon delivery dates.
- Work with Supply Chain Manager and warehouse staff to schedule inbound shipments for packaging and ingredients.
- Coordinate inter‐site transfers with carriers to meet Sales and Inventory management needs.
- Maintain accurate schedule and record of shipments and contracted freight rates for reporting, Customer Service, and Accounting purposes.
- Negotiate carrier contracts and manage relationships to develop competitive shipping lanes to customers and warehouses.
- Ensure Titan‐arranged carriers are adhering to Titan and customer specifications for quality control.
- Develop meaningful transportation reporting, including industry impacts on costs and key metrics.
- Communicate transportation changes to stakeholders accurately and in a timely manner.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement, cost reduction, and quality enhancement.
- Create and maintain SOPs for all Traffic processes.
Qualifications:
- 1‐3 years’ experience in transportation or logistics.
- Experience with Sage X3 or similar ERP preferred.
- Bilingual (Spanish/English) highly desired.
Skills:
- Excellent problem‐solving abilities and attention to detail.
- Flexibility to adapt to changing production demands and schedules.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Experience and confidence working with computers and data management systems.
Our company is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state or federal law.
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