UNFI · 5 hours ago
Logistics Assistant- Freight Payables Associate
Providence, RI
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expUNFI is seeking a Logistics Assistant to provide administrative support to the Inbound Logistics Department. The role involves managing logistics functions, compiling reports, resolving issues, and assisting department personnel as needed.
Food and BeverageHealth CareHospitalityOrganic Food
Responsibilities
Responsible for the effective and accurate performance of assigned clerical and logistics functions
Compiles and executes against reports such as the PO PEND, Load Accrual and Lost Sales, and compiles information to share with logistics, purchasing, operations, carriers and vendors as necessary
Actively resolves issues or concerns that pertain to work related and assigned tasks
Facilitates a 'problem-solver' approach - identifies the problem, offers solutions and executes/delivers results
Stays educated on developments, changes and trends related to the supply chain industry
Verifies and enter/update information into various systems in an efficient and accurate manner
Follows up with internal and external sources on requests and status checks
Prepares a variety of documents, reports, and records including carrier scorecards, invoice/bills, vendor profile, transit time, master scheduling scorecards and analytics preparation data
Assists and supports department personnel as needed
Resolves requests, questions, and problems promptly and professionally
Obtains and conveys information such as carrier on-time metrics and open PO specifics
Performs other job duties as required
Qualification
Required
Associate's Degree or equivalent experience
1 – 2 years experience in a professional environment
Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Project, Word, Excel and Visio
Have a thorough knowledge of procurement and logistics processes
General understanding of promotional practices
Strong analytical and math skillset
Proficient in Microsoft Excel
Capable of learning and utilizing multiple disparate systems
Ability to identify and understand trends
Ability to investigate and analyze information and to draw conclusions
Excellent problem-solving capabilities
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community
Ability to use own judgement to make decisions and drive results
Can work independently as well as with a larger group
Ability to perform complex tasks and to prioritize multiple projects
Ability to use independent judgement and to manage and impart confidential information
Benefits
Paid Time Off
Sick Time
Paid holidays and parental leave
401K Program
Medical, dental, vision, life, and accidental death/dismemberment insurance
Short-term and long-term disability insurance program
Flexible Spending Account and/or Health Savings Account
Company
UNFI
UNFI is North America’s Premier Food Wholesaler.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2024 (2)
2023 (4)
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$507.1M2024-04-25Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2014-07-15Post Ipo Equity· $7.1M
1996-11-01IPO
Leadership Team
Sandy Douglas
Chief Executive Officer
Giorgio Matteo Tarditi
President and CFO
Recent News
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