Logistics Coordinator ​/ Dispatcher

Position Purpose

This position is the principal point of contact for packaging materials and glass transportation coordination and scheduling. This includes communication, reporting and providing direction to internal stakeholders, carriers, glass and materials suppliers and storage facilities. The Dispatcher will drive efficiencies, lowest total landed freight while minimizing inventory and meeting service goals. Responsible for the management of systems and reporting to enable accurate and timely logistics tracking.

Participates in the development and implements transportation plans and strategies that optimize inventory levels and effective operational throughput/capacity. Effectively communicates and collaborates with key cross functional internal stakeholders as well as suppliers and customers to ensure excellence in execution, performance and value.

Delicato Family Vineyards

Manteca, CA

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Manteca, CA

This position is the principal point of contact for packaging materials and glass transportation coordination and scheduling. This includes communication, reporting and providing direction to internal stakeholders, carriers, glass and materials suppliers and storage facilities. The Dispatcher will drive efficiencies, lowest total landed freight while minimizing inventory and meeting service goals. Responsible for the management of systems and reporting to enable accurate and timely logistics tracking.

Participates in the development and implements transportation plans and strategies that optimize inventory levels and effective operational throughput/capacity. Effectively communicates and collaborates with key cross functional internal stakeholders as well as suppliers and customers to ensure excellence in execution, performance and value.

• Manages and coordinates all deliveries of glass and materials related to bottling operations, to all Delicato and outside production facilities
• Daily dispatches to carriers, material suppliers, glass producers and receiving coordinator
• Works closely with production planning, bottling operations and procurement for any changes to the schedule or work order(s)
• Prepares & maintains on time performance records of glass and material deliveries to Delicato and outside production facilities using SAP
• Communicates all potential shortfalls & delays in glass or material availabilities due to logistics issues
• Prepares daily receiving reports from SAP
• Ensures department financial success by understanding movements in freight, inventory optimization and how it relates to role of keeping costs and complexity to a minimum
• Cross training in all roles in Logistics to communicate or react to potential issues with other departments
• Cross training with the other departments:
  Distribution Operations, Material Operations and freight payment process
• Assists in the investigation and resolution of receiving discrepancies or quality issues

• Other duties may be assigned

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent work experience of 3-5 years in warehouse and/or logistics

• Proficiency in SAP system, or a similar ERP system (such as JD Edwards)
• Experience with a TMS (transportation management system) a plus
• Knowledge of State Regulations regarding logistics a plus
• Good process and systems orientation and demonstrated results
• Familiar and experienced with RF (radio frequency) and WMS (warehouse management system) environment
• Must possess high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Wine industry experience/knowledge a plus
• MS Office proficiency with advanced Excel skills
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize on a regular basis
• Excellent verbal and written communication essential
• Customer service focus, proactive follow through and orientation
• Ability to contribute to a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a professional manner with customers, suppliers, co-workers and management

Operates keyboard & mouse. Required to talk & listen. May be required to drive automotive equipment.

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