Description
Military Account Logistics Coordinator
BiRite Foodservice Distributors is a third generation, family-owned company offering a Complete Foodservice Solution. We offer unsurpassed service to all areas of foodservice throughout the greater Bay Area and Sacramento. Since 1966 we have focused on being the best foodservice partner in the Bay Area. We remain committed to serving our community with quality products, timely
deliveries, and competitive pricing.
The Military Logistics Coordinator is responsible for managing and coordinating logistics activities for our overseas military contract. The person in this position works closely with logistics and operations teams to meet the needs of military clients and delivers high-quality service and accuracy. The Military Logistics Coordinator will report to the Military Sales Manager and Military Customer Service Manager. This position requires a high level of organizational skill and accurate data entry.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
- Maintain and update shipping logs for current, upcoming and future shipments.
- Process container bookings using a government run booking program.
- Prepare and organize weekly paperwork and labeling documents for warehouse processing.
- Communicate effectively with warehouse staff regarding paperwork and weekly shipments.
- Complete and maintain Bill of Lading documents, ensuring accuracy and timely updates.
- Process invoices and build shipment packets for final departure.
- Coordinate the delivery of merchandise with the Purchasing Department to meet deadlines.
- Communicate efficiently with trucking and shipping line partners.
- Conduct quality checks for products moving through the warehouse.
- Assist Military Sales Manager and Military Customer Service Manager in special projects.
- Other tasks as assigned.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- 1-3 years of experience in international commercial exporting is preferred.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, G Suite is a must and AS400 is a plus.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Highly proficient in data entry and 10-key by touch.
- Very organized to meet weekly deadlines and cutoffs.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and manage frequent interruptions.
- Detail oriented with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Team player, able to collaborate effectively under pressure to meet department goals.
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Frequently required to use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and telephone keyboard, and talk or hear.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.
- Time Speaking and Listening: 80% - 100%.
- Concentration: Constant.
Work Conditions:
- Ability to remain calm and courteous under pressure, navigate tense situations and communicate professionally with persons of all backgrounds.
- Work may be repetitious, stressful and with little time in between calls.
- Will work in a cubicle in close proximity to other Military Department Personnel.
- On occasion may need to enter the warehouse, which can be cold.
Hourly Range: $28.00 to $32.00 per hour DOE
Schedule: Monday to Friday 6:30 am to 3:30 pm
Position: Nonexempt, Full Time
Location: In-Person, Brisbane CA
Benefits:
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (after completion of 60-day introductory period)
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401(k) with Employer Matching (after 6 months of continuous service)
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
- Employee Anniversary Bonus (5-year increments)
- Employer-Paid Basic Life and Basic AD&D Insurance
- Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance Benefits
- Profit Sharing (after 1 year of continuous service)
BiRite is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Skills Required
- At least 18 years of age
- 1-3 years of experience in international commercial exporting
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Proficiency in G Suite
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- High proficiency in data entry and 10-key by touch
- Strong organizational skills and ability to meet weekly deadlines and cutoffs
- Ability to prioritize tasks and manage frequent interruptions
- Attention to detail and ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Ability to collaborate effectively under pressure
What We Do
BiRite Foodservice Distributors is a third-generation, family-owned broadline foodservice distributor based in Brisbane, California. Serving the San Francisco Bay Area since 1966, it supplies restaurants and institutions with fresh, locally sourced, organic and specialty food products through warehousing, distribution and fulfillment services. The company emphasizes quality, sustainability and local supplier partnerships to deliver comprehensive foodservice solutions.
