Green Lake Nursery Hiring for Logistics Coordinator at Dallas, TX Full Time

Job Title: Shipping & Logistic Coordinator Department: Logistics

Job Summary:

The Shipping and Logistics Coordinator will work closely with the Sales Manager, Head Grower, Production Manager and Order Pulling Manager. This position oversees all workers involved in the execution and delivery process. During peak season, the Shipping and Logistic Coordinator will directly supervise the driving team and all temporary drivers. The position is responsible for the delivery of products from the main facilities in Dallas, our south location in San Marcos, as well as to all our customers throughout the State of Texas.

Job Requirements:

• Collaborate with other staff members and have a willingness to share ideas while being open to other perspectives
• Experience in leading, supervising and delegating a team with respect while motivating them to uphold highest level of customer service
• Ability to multi-task and organize while working in a fast paced environment
• Manage budgets for department; evaluate spending costs
• Strategic planning for short and long term goals of the company and staff
• Utilize technology to innovate and gain efficiencies

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Managing, evaluating, and schedule staff in the delivery department
• Managing employee hours; adhering to TxDOT safety and driving guidelines
• Oversee delivery rack tracking program and inventory levels
• Maintain and improve delivery safety programs
• Ensure all invoices and documents are being properly completed
• Evaluate methods to prevent damage to product during transportation
• Coordinate with order pulling department on delivery schedules
• Maintain existing and develop new transportation relationships to support our peak season daily
• Evaluate logistic cost in truck rental/leasing cost, fuel, third party logistic companies, shipping fees, repairs and insurance and communicate information with other departments as necessary
• Ensuring purchases are reviewed and documented in PO system
• Ensuring proper maintenance of all delivery vehicles; adhering to lease and rental agreements
• Oversee truck routing and scheduling to ensure orders are being executed on time, and with high efficiency
• Evaluate routing processes and innovate as needed
• Evaluate previous season and analyze future needs; forecasting staff and trucks needs for future jobs
• Collaborate with Sales Manager on our delivery charges, fees and agreement policies
• Collaborate with Sales Manager on specific delivery issues and logistical capacities
• Educate drivers about customer service methods and communication to ensure customer satisfaction
• Communication with sales and accounting departments about customer payment needs or problems
• Coordinate plant shipments between farms

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Logistics coordination and supervising
• Attention to detail
• Possesses discipline to maintain a demanding workload
• Ability to work with Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, TEAMS) and specific operations software
• Driver’s license required
• Bilingual is beneficial

Company Description

Established in 1983 Green Lake Nursery is a wholesale grower with locations in Dallas and San Marcos, Texas. We sell a variety of bedding plants to industry professionals. Looking for highly motivated and passionate professionals to help us grow our business throughout Texas and the south.

Established in 1983 Green Lake Nursery is a wholesale grower with locations in Dallas and San Marcos, Texas. We sell a variety of bedding plants to industry professionals. Looking for highly motivated and passionate professionals to help us grow our business throughout Texas and the south.