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Job Description

DEMDACO is a gift and home décor company based in Leawood, KS. We strive to 'lift the spirit' with our customers, consumers and colleagues. ' Products are curated through this filter then carefully reproduced by skilled craftspeople around the world. Under the DEMDACO brand, our product categories include Gifts, Home Décor, Entertaining, Fashion, Baby and Willow Tree. For more than 25 years, DEMDACO has strived to 'Lift the Spirit' in times of celebration, when comfort is needed, or just to put a smile on someone’s face.

We believe that business is not merely a financial endeavor, but first-and-foremost, a human endeavor. This philosophy guides our business decisions and informs how the company interacts with colleagues and customers, and it leads our efforts in creating a dynamic workplace. To learn more, please visit https://www.demdaco.com

In order to be considered a candidate for this position, you must submit your resume/application and complete the Culture Index Survey below:

https://www.cultureindex.com/c/9671A7

Briefly describe the position responsibilities: This position manages the logistics functions and is responsible for leading and coordinating the efforts required to transport and receive inventory to our warehouse and to customers. Their objective is to make these operations as productive as possible from the aspect of operational and cost efficiencies and adding value to DEMDACO and its customers. This individual will be the primary liaison to our transportation vendors, Customs Broker, US Customs and other Regulatory Agencies affiliated with transporting product both domestically and internationally.

Within the international logistics function there are 2 types of Logistical responsibilities that are performed in this position:

1. The Administrative Functions require data gathering, timely data entry and reporting so that data can be used for analyses and or performance and support of other functions and disciplines within DEMDACO.
2. The Management Functions utilize the data analysis and knowledge of transportation industry services to develop and execute overall logistics strategies for the company.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: (additional duties may be assigned)

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The Administrative Functions:

• Monitor theweekly CBM PO Requirements Report, by PO and Export Port; develop Booking strategies with Business Agents (China & India) to optimize Container capacities, and to ensure timely submission of Bookings to Ocean Vessel Partners or selected NVOCC companies
• Update tracking information for merchandise in transit (containers) from booking submission at the origin to the delivery of goods at our warehouse, provide delivery details of container in upcoming weeks to support other functions like warehouse and sales.
• Follow up with 3rd party freight forwarder to provide the required information to the trucking company for timely pickup of the container from rail yard and avoid payment of any holding charges.

The Management Functions:

• Support the integration between DEMDACO data base and vendor’s logistics systems (EDI).
• Manage and monitor the real time in-transit container reporting system to ensure accuracy and identify problems for early resolution.
• Track the volume forecasts to be shipped in coming weeks/month, review the available capacities as per the allocation under our contract & work with 3PL to secure additional container space when needed.
• Work with internal partner (PD, Finance & Buying agents) to provide additional information as requested by our freight forwarder, CBP and any other government entity to ensure timely delivery of goods.
• Be aware of impediments to normal delivery schedules based on the market situation and work with carriers to find alternative solutions in terms of port selections etc., to alleviate disruption in service.
• Provide management and direction for various international shipments from ports other than China’s and air shipments.
• Primary liaison/first point of contact with all product transportation partners
• Support the Manager in the negotiation of annual ocean carrier contracts, and Parcel Outbound Contracts, i.e. (Federal Express, UPS, etc.) and related renewals to achieve optimal costs and services levels.
• Constantly monitors Ocean Vessel and Parcel Shipment Contracts for un-planned Surcharges, negotiates new cost, to control and optimize spend for Demdaco.
• Coordinates and manages all US Domestic TL / LTL inbound transportations requirements, solicits quotes, to ensure optimal pricing and transit times.

Other related tasks:

• Support the Manager in collecting & submitting the required information for Annual Customs duty reconciliation with, select third party NVOCC.
• Monitor Global Logistic Alerts, from US Gov., NVOCC Partners, and Logistic Journals and Magazines, to adjust Demdaco Logistic strategies as required, i.e. (US West & East Coast Labor Agreements, International & US Port congestions, Rail Car Shortages, etc.)
• Assist the SCM / Quality Group in filing Duty Draw Back forms for recovery of Taxes and Tariffs, on selected SKU’s.
• Assist the SCM / Quality Group in gathering data and related documents for filing Cargo Claims as required.
• Manage and Negotiate all Freight Forwarder / Logistic requirements for Bi-Annual Sample Cycle shipments, coordinate logistic strategies, with Purchasing, Creative Services, and National Accounts.

Experience and Skills

Qualifications:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree from college or university preferred.

• AA Degree in Logistics & Transportation with three to five years’ work experience in international logistics.

Computer Skills:

Competent in entire MS Office suite and specifically, Teams, Outlook, Excel & Word, should have mid to an expert level expertise work in Excel. Ability to understand and utilize Logistic Partner Web Platforms to enhance internal and external logistic reporting and strategies, and to assist in meeting all Customer Service targets.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

As assigned, no regular scheduled supervisory responsibility

Work Environment:

Mainly office some travel may be required on occasion

Physical Demands:

No physical stress normally associated with this position

Job Benefits

-Medical, Dental and Vision plans  

-Annual contribution to your Health Savings Account 

-401(k) with company match,

-Time off includes PTO, plus 5 “Lift the Spirit” Days designed to assist with volunteer efforts and helping others

-6 Sick Days

-Annual Giving Day

-Generous product discounts 

-Costco Membership  

-Company provided $100,000 Basic Life Insurance Policy  

-Casual work atmosphere

-On-site fitness center

-Potential for annual bonus based on company performance

-Company paid- short and long-term disability

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