Tradin Organic

Supply Chain

• Manage the physical and systematic flow of inventory from origin destination through delivery, including movement between internal warehouse locations and sample room.
• Keep up to date on tariff codes/regulations, Ports, shipping carriers, routes, and rates, including all modes of freight (LTL, FTL truck, intermodal, rail, and ocean).
• Track carrier and logistics partner performance in the areas of service, damage, cost, and other scorecard attributes as defined.
• Provide input and guidance on selection decisions based on performance results.
• Help manage large Warehouse inventory moves, where needed.
• Monitor, analyze, and reduce logistics spending, including demurrage costs.
• Support Operations as needed in different product categories.
• Help select carriers and negotiate rates and contracts on larger programs.
• Assist carriers in process improvement to mitigate future issues.
• Track Warehouse inventory levels and report findings and solutions to the Commercial team.
• Work in partnership with Warehouse personnel, international carriers, customs brokers, freight forwarders, and other logistics business partners and government agencies to facilitate smooth import/export of the product.
• Find and implement logistics solutions for new and existing programs, including negotiating large program rates to determine the most cost-effective options on most widely used lanes.
• Actively identify opportunities for improving freight planning and execution processes.
• Create strong working partnerships with internal team members through education, effective communication, follow-up, and accountability.
• Ensure Logistics Broker Contracts are signed/updated.
• Ensure Division is following the Entrusting Credit line requirements / submission for each warehouse.
• Point of escalation for logistics/customs issues to avoid demurrage and extend LFD’s.
• Point of contact for unchartered logistics and/or customs territory.
• Problem-solve larger freight damage claims by partnering with internal and external team members as needed.
• Drive carrier partners for resolution on individual claims

Logistics Manager