Logistic Facilitator Logistic Specialist

AJC is a world leader in frozen and refrigerated food products, marketing poultry, pork, meat, seafood, vegetables and fruits around the globe. Our products and customers are located across more than 140 countries on six continents. Our multicultural workforce represents over 34 nationalities speaking more than 23 languages. For more than 40 years, we have focused on one goal — making our clients more successful. To learn more about AJC, visit our website at www.ajcfood.com

Position Overview:AJC is looking for a results-driven, dynamic and detail-oriented logistics professional to join our team in the role of Logistic Facilitator, Logistic Specialist. This person will be responsible for daily interfaces between our internal customers and external vendors. The position requires interaction with all functional departments of AJC, including 18 sales & operational regions, and around 20 outside vendors. The ideal candidate should have business acumen, extensive Logistic and Operation industry knowledge, and should be a creative problem solver.

Essential Duties:Including but not limited to:
Handle the schedules of our main warehouses litUpdate our system with the information of our schedulesWork with our operations, warehousing and transportation team to coordinate the loading of cargoOverseeing the loading process with the warehouse. (Main focus on every stage of the cargo along the loading process)Daily communication with customer service representatives at cold storagesDaily communication with dray carriers’ customer serviceAnalyze daily vessel schedules and the impact on our schedulesWork with our transportation and operations team daily on bookings, pulling empty cntrs, returning cntrs and any cost that may arise from itAnalyze potential charges caused during the logistics and guide our operations team on how to proceed.Discuss discounts with external vendorsWork with our Strategic supply on product availability and optimize the scheduling to keep a high quality standard of loading.Identify opportunities to improve processes and performance. Offer ideas on how to implement positive changes.
Essential Skills:Strong sense of urgencyResults drivenExceptional organizational skillsCreativity in problem solvingHigh attention to detailAbility to multitask & prioritizeAbility to work under stressful situationsAble to clearly and concisely communicate verbally and via email. Able to work independently and with other team members.Quick learner
Education & Experience:Bachelor’s degree in Foreign Trade or equivalent experience required.Ideally 1 - 2 years of experience in LogisticsKnowledge of inventory and warehousing procedures is highly valued The ideal candidate should be pro-active, positive, energetic, and able to work under pressure.
Language Requirements:Candidate is required to read, write, and speak Spanish and English fluently.
If you are organized, analytical, and ready to thrive in a high-impact logistics environment, we would love to hear from you.