Purchasing and Logistics Associate
American Water Chemicals
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Plant City, FL 33563
$50,000 a year
RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES
DOMESTIC SHIPPING
Schedule daily shipments to level-load activity in Shipping Department and meet customer expectations.
Interface with Customer Service to meet customer deadlines and priorities
Prepare domestic shipping documents on traffic management software (labels, bill of lading, tender) following CFR49 / DOT regulations.
Record shipment costs.
Schedule freight pick-up appointments with Carriers.
Trace and expedite outbound shipments as needed.
Post Traffic Report and update daily.
Escalate any issue that may cause a delay of a customer delivery.
Schedule inbound material shipments – trace and expedite as needed.
Accumulate shipping data as needed for management reports.
INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING
Prepare Bill of Lading / Shippers Letter of Instruction as necessary following CFR49 / DOT / IMDG / IATA regulations.
Request quotes from Carriers.
Prepare IMO / Shippers Declarations letters.
Oversee process of moving freight to Forwarders and booking space on vessels.
PURCHASING & RECEIVING
Issue Purchase Orders based on Min/Max levels and Requisitions.
Request quotations and samples from potential suppliers.
Expedite purchase orders as needed.
Timely receipt of inbound shipments into QuickBooks.
Oversee document routing on inbound containers; coordinate container receipts with Warehouse/Production staff.
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
Requires attention to detail and the ability to multi-task.
Requires good problem-solving skills.
Requires strong teamwork and communications skills.
Working knowledge of TMS (traffic Management Systems) helpful.
Understanding of CFR 49 – Parts 100-177, IMDG, IATA regulations helpful.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
Schedule:
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
Ability to Commute/Relocate:
• Plant City, FL (Preferred)
Education:
• Associate (Preferred)
Experience:
• Microsoft Office: 2 years (Required)
• Shipping/Receiving: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
• DOT Hazmat Certification (Preferred)
Work Location:
• One location
Pay frequency:
• Every other week
Paid Training:
• Yes
Management:
• Ops Manager
Employees working per shift:
• 11 or more
Typical start time:
• 8AM
Typical end time:
• 5PM
Company's website:
• www.membranechemicals.com
Benefit Conditions:
• Waiting period may apply
• Only full-time employees eligible
Work Remotely:
• No