Sunny Sky Products Hiring for Logistics Coordinator at Houston, TX, USA Full Time

Sunny Sky Products is the leading manufacturer and distributor of specialty beverage concentrates and beverage enhancers.

Our premium beverage products reach an array of retail customers including convenience stores, restaurants, concessions, schools, and institutional facilities.

Sunny Sky’s state-of-the-art manufacturing facility and corporate office is located in Houston, TX, where we produce a variety of thirst appealing beverages.

These include fountain soft drinks, fountain flavors, tea, tea sweeteners, frozen beverages, juices, Hispanic beverages, and coffee toppings and flavoring syrups.

We have a cooperative and collaborative team culture; we strongly value the sharing of information and we leverage our team’s combined knowledge and skill base to achieve the best outcomes for ourselves and our company.

Job Description

The Logistics Coordinator is an integral part of the manufacturing and distribution process. This position is responsible for the scheduling and coordinating all product shipments.

Major Job Functions

• Coordinate the shipping of freight by contacting appropriate freight carriers
• Pricing shipments to ensure the best freight rates
• Maintaining shipping records, including providing shipping information to customers
• Coordinate Returned Material Authorizations (RMAs)
• Review and audit freight bills for billing accuracy
• Investigating and file freight claims
• May handle Outbound Domestic and International shipping including the preparation of international customs documents
• May handle Inbound Domestic and International shipping including working with customs brokers to clear product for final delivery
• Handles freight contract data management
• Review morning s from carriers and takes appropriate action to resolve discrepancies, manage diversions and reconsignments, monitor tracking websites and inform management as necessary
• Requires an exceptional level of strategic thinking, change initiation and long-term corporate perspective
• Builds strong working relationships with internal and / or external customers

Preferred Skills

• Strong and consistent communicator
• Able to deal with a high volume of e-mail traffic and cooperate with a team to make sure that every message is addressed
• Highly proficient in Word, Excel and Outlook
• Strong sense of personal accountability and professionalism
• Taking initiative to solve problems
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize work in an efficient manner
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to continually adapt in a rapidly changing environment
• Willing to go the extra mile to make sure the job is done and is done right.

Education and Experience

• 3+ years as a shipping or logistics coordinator
• Bachelor’s Degree (Supply Chain related field is preferred) but will consider qualified experience.

Salary Commensurate with experience.

Benefits Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Cafeteria Plans, 401(k), Vacation, and more

Sunny Sky Products-is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship.

Sunny Sky Products-makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.