What will you do?
The primary responsibilities of the Inbound Logistics Coordinator are to proactively monitor, expedite, and measure the import/export flows from sourced vendor freight for their assigned region(s) and brand(s). Accountabilities also include regular meetings with logistics 3PL providers, carriers, as well as with internal business partners within the brands and distribution centers in the assigned region(s).
Let’s break down that day-in-the-life a bit more.
The Inbound Logistics Coordinator will monitor the flow of inbound air, ocean, and truck freight to the distribution network for the assigned region(s). Responsible for ensuring correct carriers are used, dwell time is minimized at various stages of the supply chain, and proactive communication of status of expedited freight to key stakeholders on a regular cadence. Responsible to make sure applicable systems (Infor Nexus, SAP, etc) are updated with relevant dates and milestones as movement of freight occurs within the supply chain. Coordinator will produce and present basic KPIs to measure logistics provider performance and will be accountable to recommend improvements or changes to business process to achieve target lead times and costs.
Logistics Strategy
Engage with business partners in developing strategies related to cost, speed, and service.
Collaborate with logistics team, carriers, and other business partners to develop, design, and implement logistics cost management and customer service enhancement strategies.
Foster and develop strong relationships with logistics and transportation partners.
Logistics Analysi s
Conduct monthly root cause analysis on S&OP results and collaborate with Logistics team to provide commentary for S&OP meeting.
Participate in the ongoing logistics supply chain analytics and utilize metrics to recommend carrier, service, and lead time changes.
Identify and implement cost savings initiatives.
Provide internal business partners with air freight estimates and make recommendations for alternative routings when appropriate.
·Responsible for all lead time analysis, publication, and performance measurements within the responsible brand operations.
Logistics/Transportation Operations Responsibility
Monitor inbound in-transit visibility reporting to proactively identify and mitigate inbound flow exceptions such as vessel delays and container drayage delays.
Notify internal customers with inbound delay information in a timely manner.
Provide guidance to VF origin logistics team in the case of origin booking and loading exceptions.
Provide VF distribution centers visibility to inbound volume flow, communicate priority shipments, and expedite deliveries with VF carriers.
Collaborate with VF business partners and logistics providers to ensure we meet our end of quarter inventory goals.
Work closely with Customs Compliance team and external customs brokers to optimize the inbound flow.
Miscellaneous
Assume super user role in all relevant systems (Infor Nexus, SAP, etc).
Lead and/or support ad hoc projects as assigned.
As point person for brand Operations, Distribution, and Customer Service teams provide excellent service as needed.
What do you need to succeed?
We all have unique skills that we bring to work and celebrate every day. For this role, there are foundation skills you’ll need to succeed and excel. Additionally, while formal education in a related field is great to have, we are most interested in your 1+ years of experience and professional achievements.
The foundation skills you will need in this position are:
Knowledge of inbound logistics and all modes of carrier operations (air, ocean, truck, and courier).
Above average interpersonal, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
Ability and proven experience providing best-in-class service to stakeholders and key partners, especially with support to remote customers.
Strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, Outlook Required). Access…