Are you ready to keep things moving? At Garden Supply Hardscapes, we take pride in delivering top-quality products to our customers and stores on time, every time. As a Logistics Coordinator, you'll play a vital role in making sure our fleet, drivers, and operations run smoothly-keeping our promises to customers and supporting the success of our stores.
What You'll Do
As a Logistics Coordinator, with Outdoor Living Supply, you'll be at the heart of our operations-ensuring products move seamlessly from our suppliers to our stores and ultimately to our customers. You'll oversee drivers, trucks, and assets with precision, all while keeping service and efficiency at the forefront. This is a dynamic role where quick thinking, strong coordination, and a passion for problem-solving are key. Your day-to-day will include:
- Oversee drivers, deliveries, pickups, and dispatch schedules
- Adjust schedules dynamically in response to order changes or delays
- Partner with mechanics and store teams to minimize downtime and maintain fleet readiness
- Ensure drivers logs are reported for payroll in a timely manner
- Ensure accurate and timely submission of driver timecards weekly
- Maintain and audit driver logs, mileage/fuel records, and delivery fee accuracy
- Partner with Mechanic Supervisor to assure compliance with pre-trip and post-trip inspection reporting
- Identify potential suppliers, conduct market research, and analyze supplier capabilities to ensure the procurement of high-quality goods at competitive prices
- Build strong vendor and supplier relationships to ensure competitive pricing and reliable sourcing
- Analyze pricing proposals, evaluate cost-saving opportunities and implement strategies to optimize procurement costs without compromising quality or delivery schedules
- Responsible for communicating and rolling out new company programs and initiatives with drivers and ensuring they are compliant with these programs
- Manage performance related issues for drivers in partnership with Human Resources
- Partner closely with Human Resources for leave or seasonal layoff situations
- Create and deliver annual performance reviews for drivers
- Perform duties as requested by your supervisor
- Operate with FORTITUDE: Fun, Optimism, Respect, Teamwork, Integrity, Trust, Unity, Drive, and Empowerment
What You Bring
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Minimum of 1 year of experience as a dispatcher or related field
- Working knowledge of DOT/FMCSA rules and motor carrier regulations
- Experience with California meal and rest period laws for Intrastate CDL Drivers
- Excellent organizational skills
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong general math skills
- Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to make quick and accurate decisions
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite, scheduling software, and other related software
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- Knowledge of local roads and routes, ability to read and understand maps
- Must be willing to travel up to 10%
Physical Demands
- Occasionally required to stand/walk
- Frequently required to talk or hear and see colors
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
Work Environment
Work is primarily performed in a climate-controlled office environment. Work will periodically require working outside in a distribution yard around vehicles that make moderate noise, and work would be subject to potentially hot or inclement weather.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
Full-time position. 50+ hours per week.
Compensation details: 0 Yearly Salary
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