Drayage Planner
The Wonderful Company
Company Description
It’s more than just water. FIJI Water is known for its iconic square bottle and unique mineral profile. Since 1996, FIJI Water has embodied what it means to be Earth's Finest Water® and is sold worldwide. FIJI Water is committed to doing business responsibly and seeking opportunities to make a difference. This means investing in sustainability, the environment, and local communities to enable positive change.
We are looking for a highly skilled Drayage Planner to arrange inbound drayage shipments through to a complex network of vetted third-party warehouses for our end customers. This individual will manage tracking, reporting, and communicating the status of the shipments. The goal is to ensure full visibility of all the inventory in transit, having a deep understanding of coordination, planning, and effective communication skills are critical for success within this role.
This position is based at our Tucson, AZ office. We work a hybrid schedule with an in-office requirement Monday-Wednesday and the option to work remotely on Thursday and Friday.
Job Description
Drayage Operations
- Coordinating global and domestic inbound shipments including Managing container drayage into 3PL’s and customer sites found in US, CD, UK, and AU
- Maintain direct shipments file for Hawaii and Puerto Rico shipments
- Summarize and report correct, prompt, and consistent tracking information to 3PL’s and Drayage Providers
- Coordinate with Planning Team to support diversion process
- Coordinate with Customer Service team to identify and prioritize containers based on inventory needs
- Monitor pick-up numbers are provided by SSL to dray providers for railed containers
- Make special shipping arrangements, as necessary
- Streamline & consolidate communication between internal and external parties
- Establish and maintain relationships with Ocean Carriers, Dray Providers, Customs Broker, and Warehouses
- Review all costs to ensure overall transportation costs are minimized (e.g., reduce freight expenses)
- Identify through cost analysis the lowest cost accessorial choice from port to 3PL and implement
- Monthly Reporting: KPI’s, Ocean & Drayage Lead Time, weekly inbound performance
Manage Customs Compliance
- Manage import documentation compliance
- Validate SSL BOL versus inbound Purchase Order and resolve any discrepancies
- Prepare documentation such as commercial invoices & bill of lading to Customs Brokers
- Submit required documents for imports to Broker to ensure final on time shipment clearances and ISF filings
- Independently resolve any FDA hold and/or exam hold to ensure prompt release of containers with Broker
Manage Customs Compliance
- Manage import documentation compliance
- Validate SSL BOL versus inbound Purchase Order and resolve any discrepancies
- Prepare documentation such as commercial invoices & bill of lading to Customs Brokers
- Submit required documents for imports to Broker to ensure final on time shipment clearances and ISF filings
- Independently resolve any FDA hold and/or exam hold to ensure prompt release of containers with Broker
System and Administrational Management
- Process daily emails and make the proper judgment on how to respond.
- Support other operational teams with guidelines/requirements for imports/exports
- Maintain correct ATP dates in Oracle
- Responsible for tracking and reporting potential Demurrage and Detention charges
- Supply reporting and visibility on all ocean shipments and container status level once container has left port, until it has returned to port
- Manage and keep the upkeep of Logistics and Compliance SOP’s and training documents
- Find opportunities for process improvements and lead and/or take part in process improvement projects
- Enhance processes that make the supply chain more efficient and organized.
- Supply research and support for annual audit requests, as needed
- File and track claims with Ocean Carriers for product loss due to container damages
Qualifications
- 5+ years proven experience in Supply Chain role
- Must be proficient in Oracle, MS Excel, TMS, and Dashboard Tools
- 2 years managing international shipments at a freight forwarder or NVO; a plus
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field
- Effective communication with teammates, supervisor, and clients
- Strong diligence and accuracy
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively
- Aptitude to work independently on daily tasks
- Must have superb organizational skills and coordination abilities
- Must have excellent communication skills and ability to problem solve strategically
- Must have a willingness to learn and have a positive collaborator attitude
Additional Information
- Thriving Wellness Community: Access to top-notch medical coverage comprehensive vision and dental plans, and a 401k with match eligibility to secure your financial future and including:
- 24/7 online physician consultations
- virtual mental health resources
- life coaching
- engaging employee community groups
- cash rewards for healthy habits and fitness reimbursements
- library of on-demand fitness videos
- Career Advancement Opportunities: Unlock your potential with clear paths for career progression and internal mobility across our diverse family of brands and business units.
- Focused Learning and Development: Grow as a leader with our dedicated Learning and Organizational Development department, offering extensive resources like People Manager and leadership training, webinars, and eLearning courses.
- Empowering Mentorship Program: Connect with colleagues through our company-wide mentorship program to share goals, overcome challenges, and drive your career forward.
- Continuous Improvement Training: Participate in training that empowers all employees to learn and implement concepts that drive significant, positive change in the workplace.
- Building a Healthy Society: To date, our co-Founders Lynda and Stewart Resnick, through their foundations and The Wonderful Company, have invested more than $2.5 billion in education, health and wellness, community development, and sustainability initiatives across California’s Central Valley, Fiji, and the world. In 2024, Wonderful ranked as #3 in PEOPLE’s “100 Companies That Care” list and was named one of Fortune magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work For. To learn more about our corporate social responsibility efforts, visit csr.wonderful.com.
- Giving Back to the Community: Make a difference with Wonderful Giving, allowing you to allocate company-provided funds to up to three charities of your choice, and join Wonderful Neighbor to contribute to group service projects within our local communities.
FIJI® Water, natural artesian water bottled at the source in Viti Levu (Fiji islands), is the No. 1 premium imported bottled water in the United States. FIJI Water is the water of choice among discerning consumers and top chefs. Widely available at fine restaurants and hotels, all major retail channels and through a convenient home/business delivery service, FIJI Water has expanded globally to more than 90 countries. To discover Earth’s Finest Water®, please visit www.fijiwater.com, like us on Facebook, or follow us on Instagram or Twitter.
FIJI Water is part of The Wonderful Company, a successful, fast-growing privately held $6 billion company with 10,000 employees worldwide. The Wonderful Company’s connection to consumers has health at its heart and giving back in its DNA. The company has a long-standing commitment to corporate social responsibility, including more than $1 billion invested in environmental sustainability; $65 million in charitable giving, education initiatives, and innovative health and wellness programs each year; and $143 million toward the construction of two charter school campuses in California’s Central Valley. To view the current Corporate Social Responsibility report, visit csr.wonderful.com.
The Wonderful Company is an Equality Opportunity Employer that provides opportunities for advancement. We are committed to creating a diverse workforce that embodies a deep culture of acceptance, equity, and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories.
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