GENERAL DESCRIPTION / PRIMARY PURPOSE:
This role directly reports to the Operations Manager and will be responsible for coordinating all processes related to the efficient discharge of vessels cargo. This includes the timely dispatch of containers to Dole customers and carrier partners. The overall objective is to optimize the discharge process and ensure customer satisfaction.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS/DUTIES OF THE POSITION:
• Monitoring equipment inventories, including chassis, gensets, and containers, as well as fruit inventories located in 40ft refrigerated containers or cold storage facilities.
• Utilizing both internal and external sources, updating reports from electronic communication with partners and/or in-person.
• Coordinate Union Labor for both vessel and yard operations through local partner or Stevedore, ensuring efficient discharge and dispatch processes.
• Provide oversight and planning for vessel operations, ensuring accurate discharge based on Customer needs, along with the required load back of both cargo and empty containers requested by Latin America
• Coordinate blending of fruit or mixing of product, providing accurate inventories by commodity, sufficient labor, and cold storage space needed to execute the process.
• Communicate and maintain relationships with Government agencies, to ensure the timely release of any USDA, CBP, and other types of holds for our product.
Internal Relations
With Whom: Divisions, departments, and other corporate employees/ Operations, Sales, IT, Internal Controls (ICFR)
External Relations
With Whom: Suppliers/Terminal Operators, Port Authority, Stevedore, 3rd Party Trucking
External Auditors/ 3rd Party Auditors (example: KPMG), Government Agencies
Required Skills
JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES:
• Creative thinking
• Working under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Results oriented
• Teamwork
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PP)
• Strong Presentation Skills
• Problem Solving
• Functional knowledge of Container Terminal or Maritime facility, and or Warehouse Operations
• Knowledge or competent in Tranship, Mainsail, and D365
Required Experience
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION:
College preferred or related program in the field of Logistics.
Experience: 2-5 years
EEO STATEMENT: We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.