SOURCING & LOGISTICS COORDINATOR - LAX

We are looking for a Sourcing & Logistics coordinator to join our team.

ABOUT THE JOB

You will be providing support to internal buying teams as well as suppliers, closely monitoring and reporting  costs, placing weekly orders, communicating with vendors and teams, coordinating logistics and air and  land transportation for our direct sourcing operations in the West Coast and PNW, as well as for farms and  suppliers, for product destined to reach our US-based distribution hubs, as well as some of our Europe  based hubs. You will also be responsible for overseeing local and across-state pick-ups and drop-offs from farms/markets and to US-based 3PLs, logistics tasks which will include booking freight and air shipments. You’ll be confident in juggling multiple tasks and willing to create solutions. Most importantly, you’ll be  driven by a genuine commitment to changing the way food is being farmed & supplied.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Support buying dept on order placement to suppliers and other in-house admin tasks.
• Timely communicate to Buying any shortages or quality issues.
• Learn to identify product packing for quality and optimal transport.
• Issue delivery and shipping documentation as needed.
• Oversee shipment drop-offs to our cross-docking or freight forwarding locations.
• Support administrative transactions and track costs of goods and services.
• Book and manage freight shipments, including air transport when needed. Work with freight carriers  to negotiate rates and ensure timely, cost-effective delivery of goods.
• Occasionally provide support on weekends to ensure smooth logistics operations and on-call  support to address any supply chain concerns outside business hours.
• Provide logistical support to our product pick-up/drop-off drivers.
• Resolve problems such as delays, damaged goods, or route changes quickly and efficiently to  minimize impact on operations. Coordinate with other team members and stakeholders to  implement solutions for urgent situations.
• Conduct quality checks on incoming shipments to ensure the product meets company standards.  Ensure that all shipments adhere to relevant food safety, regulatory, and quality standards.
• Maintain accurate records of shipments, deliveries, and any logistical issues or resolutions and update reports for management.
• Work with freight carriers to negotiate rates and ensure timely, cost-effective delivery of goods.
• Responsible for supervision and approval of local and interstate land freight, air and 3PL invoices.
• Occasionally drive a 16-ft long refrigerated box truck to farms and/or farmers markets in Los  Angeles for product pick-ups.
• Able to lift/load up to 50-lb cases of product if/when required.

experience & skills

Our ideal candidate is super passionate about fresh produce, solution-driven, understands the need to play  hands- on, multiple roles and has the ambition to grow. As such, our successful candidate will have the  following traits:

• Fresh produce knowledge, purchasing/procurement experience ideal

• Capacity to learn and a thirst for growth with a roll-up-your-sleeves attitude and mentality • Ability to hit the ground running and work autonomously as well as part of a tight-knit team • Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both written and oral)

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, priority on Excel, G-Suite

• Candidates will be asked to show proof that they can legally work in the US

• Candidates will be asked to show valid CA driver’s license as it is a secondary requirement for the role

BENEFITS

Optional Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Opportunities to grow within the Company

Europe-based vacation time standards

Excellent training and the opportunity to create and progress your career

Position is Full Time/Salary Exempt

At Natoora we pride ourselves in offering our staff a dynamic and supportive working environment. Our  vision for a better food system is built on real human relationships and a diversity of experience, perspective  and ideas. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals,  regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, socio-economic background, religion  and/or beliefs.

Email jobs-lax@natoora.com with your CV and tell us why you want to join the team.