<p>Our client is seeking a dynamic Inbound Logistics Specialist to join our dedicated team based in El Segundo. This role will have a pivotal part in the logistics department, working on the inbound flow of goods and materials, and playing a crucial role in supporting the overall supply chain strategies and initiatives.</p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ol><li>Organize and manage the inbound movement of materials, parts, and finished products to ensure they are available when needed.</li><li>Develop and meet key performance indicators (KPI) for inbound logistics processes, improving efficiency and reducing costs.</li><li>Collaborate with supply chain, procurement, and warehouse teams to ensure received goods are accurately processed in the system and physically stored in the warehouse.</li><li>Foster and maintain solid relationships with transportation providers, freight forwarders, and customs brokers.</li><li>Manage and resolve any issues related to inbound transportation such as delays, damages, or unplanned deviations.</li><li>Provide input in crafting logistics strategies that support organizational goals.</li><li>Monitor, interpret, and analyze logistics related laws and regulations and ensure compliance with domestic and international rules and guidelines.</li></ol><p> </p>
We are looking for a Logistics Coordinator to oversee domestic and international freight activity for shipments moving by ocean, air, and ground. This position plays a key role in keeping cargo moving on schedule, maintaining accurate trade documentation, and supporting customers with timely communication throughout the shipping process. Based in Torrance, California, the role requires strong coordination skills, sound knowledge of import and export procedures, and a proactive approach to resolving transportation issues.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage import and export shipments from initial booking through final delivery across ocean, air, and domestic transportation channels.<br>• Arrange transportation services by working with carriers, trucking providers, and other logistics partners to meet service expectations and budget targets.<br>• Prepare, review, and process shipping and customs-related documents such as bills of lading, commercial invoices, arrival notices, entry paperwork, and security filings.<br>• Monitor shipment progress and communicate clear status updates to customers, vendors, brokers, and internal stakeholders.<br>• Coordinate pickups, deliveries, and drayage or trucking activity to ensure cargo reaches required destinations within customer timeframes.<br>• Create delivery orders, customer invoices, shipment reports, and other operational records needed to support daily logistics activity.<br>• Complete required regulatory and in-transit filings accurately and within established deadlines, including bond and transfer documentation when applicable.<br>• Support export operations by handling bookings, preparing export paperwork, submitting required filings, and following shipments through completion.<br>• Develop freight pricing by gathering transportation costs from carriers, truckers, and customs brokers and preparing customer quotations.<br>• Address service failures, damage claims, shortages, and shipment discrepancies while maintaining organized files and assisting other offices when needed.
We are looking for an experienced Supply Chain Manager to lead and optimize our supply chain operations in Santa Fe Springs, California. This role involves developing strategies to enhance customer satisfaction, minimize inventory levels, and achieve cost efficiency while maintaining high-quality standards. The ideal candidate will oversee purchasing and planning functions, collaborate with suppliers and internal teams, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Develop and execute supply chain strategies to optimize delivery times, inventory levels, and overall cost efficiency.<br>• Supervise and mentor a team of buyers and planners to ensure effective operations and growth with attention to detail.<br>• Establish and enforce best practices in planning and purchasing processes to improve compliance and operational performance.<br>• Monitor supplier performance and implement corrective actions to meet organizational quality and cost objectives.<br>• Analyze procurement activities to identify areas for cost reduction and process improvement.<br>• Negotiate contracts and agreements with suppliers to secure favorable terms and ensure alignment with company goals.<br>• Implement inventory management solutions, including pull-based replenishment methods like Kanban and consignment processes.<br>• Generate and review regular reports on purchasing metrics, delivery performance, and inventory levels.<br>• Stay informed about market trends and risks to proactively adjust supply chain strategies.<br>• Collaborate with internal departments to ensure timely production schedules and customer order fulfillment.
<p>Inventory Systems and Ecommerce Implementation Specialist (Project-Based)</p><p>Location</p><p>Central Los Angeles, California (On-site / Hybrid as needed)</p><p>Project Overview</p><p>A manufacturing and distribution company specializing in webbing products is seeking a hands-on inventory and ecommerce operations specialist to design and implement a structured inventory system from a fully manual environment. This role will establish SKU structure, inventory tracking processes, and launch product listings on an ecommerce platform. There is currently no ERP system in place, and all processes are manual.</p><p>The ideal candidate has previously built or overhauled inventory systems from scratch and successfully transitioned physical inventory into a functional online sales environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p>Inventory System Development</p><ul><li>Assess current manual inventory tracking methods and identify gaps</li><li>Design and implement a structured inventory system from the ground up</li><li>Establish SKU creation standards and product categorization logic</li><li>Build a scalable inventory tracking process using spreadsheets or lightweight tools</li><li>Create standardized procedures for receiving, tracking, and adjusting inventory</li><li>Implement cycle count and reconciliation processes to ensure accuracy</li></ul><p>Ecommerce Setup and Product Launch</p><ul><li>Build and upload product listings to ecommerce platform (Shopify, Amazon, or similar)</li><li>Create product data structure including descriptions, pricing, images, and variants</li><li>Ensure inventory levels are accurately reflected online</li><li>Organize product catalog for customer usability and search optimization</li><li>Coordinate product launch readiness from backend to frontend sales</li></ul><p>Process Design and Training</p><ul><li>Document all inventory and ecommerce workflows</li><li>Train internal staff on inventory entry, updates, and order processing</li><li>Establish simple, repeatable processes that can be maintained without an ERP</li><li>Provide guidance on scaling into a future system if needed</li></ul><p>Operational Improvement</p><ul><li>Identify inefficiencies in current manual workflow</li><li>Recommend low-cost tools or systems to improve accuracy and speed</li><li>Reduce stock discrepancies and improve inventory visibility</li><li>Support integration between inventory tracking and order fulfillment</li></ul>