Job description

COMPANY:

We are setting the industry standard to influence and inspire through our innovative methods. We merge together cannabis culture with cutting-edge technology to deliver the best possible customer and employee experience(s).

The company operates a fully integrated cannabis business with a footprint that covers the entire breadth of the state of California; the world's largest cannabis market. We control our supply chain from cultivation to retail, which enables us to deliver clean and tested cannabis products at unmatched prices.

Our mission is to provide the one-stop-shop cannabis experience by offering exceptional customer experience service and diversified products. We strive to build long-term customer loyalty.

JOB SUMMARY:

This individual will be responsible for coordinating inbound and outbound shipments. The specialist is responsible for ensuring that all shipments are processed accurately and accordance with customs guidelines including the issuance and monitoring of Surety Bond limits and expirations. The freight specialist is also responsible for working with freight forwarders and seeking the most competitive rates for all shipments.

This position will include regular interaction with all levels of Sales, Product, Finance, and Supply Chain to ensure on-time shipments and visibility throughout the transit process.

WHO SHOULD APPLY

• To belong to a community of relentlessly dedicated individuals driven by a passion to be a best-in-class cannabis brand
• To do exceptionally meaningful work that helps to improve other's quality of life.
• You have an entrepreneurial spirit; guided by an authentic understanding of cannabis and cannabis culture; and committed to social justice.
• The opportunity to work for a growing company that is positioned to become a globally recognized brand in the cannabis industry
• Significant opportunity for growth, experience, and learning in a startup company

KEY ATTRIBUTES FOR SUCCESS

• A resilient and entrepreneurial spirit with a growth mindset
• A true team player willing to roll up your sleeves and do what needs to be done to succeed
• Ability to work autonomously and take ownership
• Able to create, maintain and build professional relationships and rapport
• Have a strong desire to grow professionally and personally
• Have a sound knowledge of market trends
• Flexibility - this role will be ever-changing

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Logistics Management and Execution

• Responsible for the planning and execution of domestic and international shipments
• Works with Purchasing, Freight Forwarders, and Custom’s Brokers to ensure proper customs documentation is processed
• Responsible for filing AES for international export
• Must have the ability to properly assign HTS codes to a given commodity.
• Experience with AES site reporting for import and export
• Maintain and update knowledge on all Custom’s clearance processes
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance for Imports
• Knowledge of Anti-Dumping Counterviolence Duties.
• Knowledge of temporary legislation (Sec 301) in the tariff code that may impact our business.
• Must possess a basic understanding of FDA flags and Scope.
• Project and time management: Plan tasks and deliverables accurately, prioritize tasks and adapt as needed
• Actively work on cost down opportunities for overall freight costs including the maximization of container loads
• Tracking, tracing, and updating the status of shipments daily
• Freight Spend Analysis
• Responsible for launching and executing a successful RFQ
• Measure International Freight KPI’s
• Present KPI’s to all relevant stakeholders.
• Quotes and nominates forwarder based on a specified criterion of Transit Time, Lanes, Modal and Costs.
• Verify monthly billing Quotes Vs Actuals and dispute any excess or incorrect charges.
• Serve as a liaison between the specialized departments within and outside the Supply Chain organization, working cross-functionally and cross-regionally to develop strategic
• Facilitates cross functional meetings as needed and provides written summary of meeting including Action Items and owners.

Continuous improvement

• Drive performance improvement through the use and interpretation of Continuous Improvement Tools
• Address the root causes of issues, create corrective action plans, and implement long term solutions
• Identify and report any quality or compliance concerns and take immediate corrective action as required with internal and cross-functional teams
• Deploy Lean methods to simplify processes, eliminate waste/non-value adding activities and improve workflow: evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of processes, procedures, and daily workflow
• Develop, implement, and maintain work instructions and process documentation
• Challenge the team to be Customer Centric, including developing strategies to enhance our customer service and our growth, focusing on deliveries that are on-time, in-full and defect-free to influence positive customer feedback results, responsiveness to internal and external customers

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Confidence, presence, and credibility to command the respect of colleagues and senior stakeholders, especially within Strategic Procurement, Engineering, Services, Logistics, and Finance. Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills. Proven ability to drive cohesion and collaboration among many different people & functions
• Adaptable / Flexible - being open to change in response to new information, different or unexpected circumstances
• Knowledge of 6 Sigma, Lean (Kaizens, Workouts, Process mapping) and Vendor Managed Inventory a plus
• Organizational skills, with ability to manage competing priorities
• Strong Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word is required

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent work experience
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with ability to effectively communicate well with all levels of the organization – English
• 3+ years of relevant work experience in international freight including International Freight Best Practices, Customs Clearance, and Current Tariff Scenarios

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

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

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds at times.
• Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization's facilities.
• Be able to stand, and sit for prolonged periods of time, bend, kneel, squat, and twist

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $73,800.00 - $104,600.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Compton, CA 90220: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Per DCC guidelines, all employees must be at least 21 years of age, do you fit that requirement?
• Where do you see yourself in 3-5 years? What are your short-term goals?
• What draws you to Cannabis? Why are you interested in working in the Industry?
• Have you previously worked for the Shryne Group or any of its subsidiaries (STIIIZY, Blaze420, KDM, JSource, JBTB, etc...)?
• What experience do you have with Handling HTS Codes with FDA Flags with USA Customs Clearance?
• Please provide a good phone number to reach you.
• Please provide a good email to reach you.
• PLEASE Explain what supply chain management is.
• Are you familiar with filing AES for international export? If so, PLEASE explain

Experience:

• International Freight: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: One location

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