Supply Chain Logistics Coordinator
VORTO, United States
Job Description
About Vorto
Vorto is on a mission to increase sustainability and create more jobs by making supply chains more efficient across the entire value chain. Through powerful AI technology, Vorto's autonomous supply chain platform seeks to reduce carbon emissions caused by supply chain transportation, improve the lives of approximately 3.5 million truck drivers and create more jobs across all players in B2B transactions. We operate in a very fast-paced and nimble environment that is highly focused on a team-first, accomplishment-oriented culture that is passionate about the organization's success. Our products have been developed by a world-class engineering team that simplifies complex business problems to a degree where adoption is effortless. We encourage you to visit our careers page and read this blog post to learn more about our culture.
We are backed by Golden Gate Capital, a Tier 1 private equity firm based in San Francisco, CA. Golden Gate has a diverse portfolio of companies with over $15 billion in committed capital.
About the Role
Are you passionate about leading operational excellence in an entrepreneurial and dynamic work environment? Are you yearning for an opportunity to utilize your creativity to grow a scaling process? We are looking for a Control Tower Operator to join us on our journey to facilitate a digital revolution in the B2B supply chain. We are a culture-first organization that works relentlessly to maintain our culture.
The Control Tower Operator is responsible for all aspects of supply chain and logistics management to support customer activity.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Coordinates with customers to ensure efficient and effective delivery of Vorto services
- Works with clients to book pick-up and delivery of shipments
- Communicates with area manager throughout the load cycle, providing updates as necessary
- Manages and oversees the execution of day-to-day logistics operations
- Monitors and manages inventory, storage, and transportation
- Analyzes and optimizes logistical procedures.
- Ensures the safe and timely pick-up and delivery of shipments
- Monitors shipments, costs, and timelines
- Addresses and resolves shipment and routing issues
- Builds and maintains logistics provider relationships with new/existing brokers/shippers
- Manages and oversees the consistent supply and delivery of materials from existing suppliers to customers
- Works with area managers to ensure high utilization of drivers
- Continuously identifies opportunities for process improvement
- Other duties and special projects as assigned
Compensation: $60,000 - $80,000
Requirements
- Exceptional analytical and critical thinking skills
- Ability to positively react to dynamic situations and make thoughtful decisions quickly
- Ability to work a flexible 12 hour day, Monday through Friday
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (outlook, excel, word) and logistics software
- Demonstrate a strong sense of urgency in all projects and an ability to prioritize and re-prioritize as necessary.
- Ability to multi-task projects and required tasks in an organized fashion
- Ability to work in a team environment as well as self-motivated in individual projects
- Strong communication skills in order to communicate both verbally and in writing to drivers and clients
Educational/Experience Requirements:
- 3+ years supply chain/logistics or related experience and/or training
- Bachelor’s degree in Logistics or Supply Chain Management required
Benefits
At Vorto we are committed to developing our employees and providing them exciting opportunities to grow and prosper in their careers.
We offer a competitive benefits package as well as numerous additional perks, including:
- Competitive compensation package
- Paid Time Off and Holidays
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Flex and Health Savings Plans
- Company-paid life and short-term disability insurance
- Company-paid parking or RTD pass
- Voluntary income protection benefits including Life, ADamp;D, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Accident Protection Insurance
- Tuition Assistance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Free or discounted legal program
- Product amp; Services Discount Program
- Modern office space in downtown Denver with daily coffee, tea, drinks amp; snacks
- We supply the industry's best hardware and productivity software.