The Pinto Podcast

Logistics Jobs Weekly 4

May 05, 2021 Chris & Nancy Pinto Season 1
The Pinto Podcast
Logistics Jobs Weekly 4
Show Notes Transcript

Roundup of the latest logistics job openings we're working on, from coast to coast.

Summary of job descriptions set to music (but no singing from us - don't worry!), state trivia, and a little off-the-rails banter!
 
Please visit www.pintoemployment.com and feel free to reach out to us!

Pinto Employment Search LLC - Logistics & Supply Chain Recruiters

Chris & Nancy Pinto, Owners
Website: 
https://www.pintoemployment.com/

Nancy Pinto
201-988-2293
nancy@pintoemployment.com
www.linkedin.com/in/nancypinto

Chris Pinto:
908-578-5814
chris.pinto@pintoemployment.com
www.linkedin.com/in/chrispintoemployment

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Pinto Employment Search is an executive recruiting agency specializing in Logistics & Supply Chain Jobs. Whether you are a company looking to hire someone, or a professional looking for your next opportunity, check out pintoemployment.com for more information.

You’re listening to Logistics Jobs Weekly. I’m Chris Pinto and this is my wife, business partner and  cognitive advisor, Nancy.

Thank you!

We’re going to let you know which jobs we are working on right now across the US and Canada. For more info, you can find the full job descriptions and requirements at pintoemployment.com.

The best way to be considered for any position is to apply through our secure website. When you submit your resume, we do NOT automatically send it to our client. We don’t do that until after we have a phone conversation with you.

If you do not match the requirements of a particular position, You can click the big red submit resume button on our secure website so we have you in the system to be considered for future opportunities. Also, check back frequently to see if we have something that your experience does match.

For employers and hiring managers, we will let you know about some of the exciting candidates we are working with towards the end of the podcast.

Today we’ll start in Canada. Richmond, which is home to approximately 47% of British Columbia's cranberry acreage.
Location: Richmond, BC
Job: Ocean Import Operations Coordinator
Company Type: Freight Forwarder
Experience: Looking for a couple years experience working in import for a FF/NVOCC

In CALIFORNIA, where 99 years ago, in 1922 they went into a shaded canyon and built a simple wooden platform with a canvas top which would become the largest outdoor amphitheater in the United States: The Hollywood Bowl 

Location: Gardena
Job: Senior Accountant
Company Type: Manufacturer
Experience: 4 years handling all facets of accounting functions

Location: Long Beach, CA
Job: Senior Sales Rep
Company Type: Ocean Carrier
Experience: Previous sales experience in the industry either with a Steamship Line and may also be open to looking at people with experience selling for an NVOCC/FF

Location: Napa Valley
Job: Customer Service Manager
Company Type: Freight Forwarder
Experience: Previous experience in operations management for a freight forwarder. Strong knowledge of ocean and air exports.

Location: Stockton, CA
Job: General Manager of a Warehouse Sortation Facility
Company Type: Aviation Company
Experience: At least 4 years experience in a similar position
Notes: This is a great company to work for, and we actually placed the Vice President that this role reports to back in 2020 and he loves it there.

Location: Torrance
Job: National Sales and Marketing Manager
Company Type: NVO/FF
Experience: Our client is looking for someone with strong command of air and ocean freight forwarding, ground and truckload transportation, customs brokerage, and other value-added logistics services.

Location: Torrance
Job: Domestic Sales Rep with proven success selling truckload, and many contacts in the industry they can call on.
Company Type: Successful and growing logistics company
Experience: Looking for 3+ years in freight forwarding/logistics/transportation sales.

Location: Torrance, CA
Job: Warehouse Routing Clerk
Company Type: Freight Forwarder/NVOCC with a 250,000 square foot facility and a staff of around 50
Experience: Previous experience working in a warehouse environment with knowledge of warehousing operations, distribution and fulfillment.

Location: Pomona, CA
Job: Operations Specialist
Company Type: Freight Forwarder/NVOCC
Experience: Someone with Cargowise experience who has done import/export operations, and ability to speak Mandarin is a plus

Location: Long Beach, CA
Job: Vessel Stowage Planner
Company Type: Steamship Line
Experience: They require a couple of years hands-on experience working in vessel stowage, creating the vessel plans, and understanding vessel terminal operations

Location: Gardena 
Job: Director of Sourcing
Company Type: Manufacturer
Experience:  This role is global in scope, and manages all aspects of material procurement.  The right candidate will need at least 12 years in Supply Chain or purchasing within the chemical industry.

Location: Gardena 
Job: Branch Manager
Company Type: NVO/FF
Experience: Position has an emphasis on Business Development and knowledge of Transpacific Eastbound and Westbound trades. Ability to speak Mandarin is a plus. They will be responsible for managing the small staff, P&L, etc.

Location: Gardena 
Job: Senior Chemical Buyer
Company Type: Manufacturer
Experience:  You’ll need at least 12 years in Supply Chain or purchasing within the chemical industry.
 
Location: Encino 
Job: Airfreight Manager
Company Type: Great company, growing freight forwarder specializing in project cargo.
Experience:  Looking for experience in air freight forwarding to manage a small operations staff

Location: Santa Fe Springs, CA
Job: Customs Brokerage Operations coordinator
Company Type: Customs Broker
Experience: looking for previous experience with CHB operations for air and ocean imports

Location: 1 in Cerritos & 1 in City of industry
Job: Ocean Import Operations
Company Type: Freight Forwarder
Experience: looking for a couple years experience working in ocean import for a FF/NVOCC

Location: Hawthorne, CA
Job: Global Process Engineer
Company Type: Chemical Manufacturer & Distributor
Experience: 8-10 years in Process Engineering in a manufacturing environment

Location: Long Beach, Los Angeles, Anywhere in Southern California, and Anywhere around the country for that matter!
Job: Freight Forwarding/NVOCC Sales Rep with a stable work history and solid track record with a book of business they can approach and work on transitioning over.
Company Type: We have clients all across the country looking for this type of talent

GEORGIA, which was named for King George II of England, who granted the state its charter in 1732. we have...

Location: College Park, GA
Job: Ocean Import Operations Coordinator
Company Type: Freight Forwarder
Experience: looking for a couple years experience working in ocean import for a FF/NVOCC

Location: Powder Springs, GA
Job: Sales focused Operations Manager who can acquire and maintain new business in air, Ocean and value-added services
Company Type: Logistics company
Experience: Minimum 3 years with a licensed ocean freight forwarder / OTI / NVOCC. Who is willing and able to meet the requirements to be the Ocean Transport Intermediary Qualifying Individual.  So in short, they’re looking for a QI for their NVOCC license.

Location: Smyrna, GA
Job: Customs Brokerage Operations coordinator
Company Type: Customs Broker
Experience: looking for previous experience with CHB operations for air and ocean imports

Next we go to ILLINOIS, home to the world’s largest bottle of catsup....

Location: Chicago/MidWest region
Job: Domestic Sales Rep with proven success selling truckload, and many contacts in the industry they can call on and hopefully bring over.
Company Type: Successful and growing logistics company
Experience: Looking for 3+ years in freight forwarding/logistics/transportation sales.
 
Location: Also in the Chicago/Midwest region
Job: Experienced LCL Sales Rep with clients they can call on for opportunities to do business. 
Company Type: Well-established neutral NVOCC/Consolidator
Experience: Previous success selling LCL transportation services

Now take us to Maryland!

Well, in Maryland,  where Francis Scott Key was born...in 1814 wrote the lyrics to The Star Spangled Banner.

Location: Elkridge
Job: Air and Ocean Export Operations Specialist
Company Type: freight forwarder
Experience: 5 years minimum
 
In MASSACHUSETTS, where the Fig Newton was named after Newton Massachusetts in 1891...and contrary to popular belief has nothing to do with Sir Isaac Newton.

Location: East Walpole
Job: Logistics Coordinator
Company Type: Rapidly expanding supplier
Experience: At least 2 years experience in logistics/supply chain/transportation.

And in NEW JERSEY, which is sometimes referred to as the diner capital of the world...because with more than 500, it is home to more diners than any other location in the world

Location: East Rutherford
Job:  - Sales Executive - BASED INSIDE THE OFFICE. It’s not a support position. It’s a full-on sales role. 
Company Type: Freight Forwarder with strong air cargo and project cargo business
Experience:  Some history of working in freight forwarding.  They will train the right individual.   
 
Location: East Rutherford, NJ
Job: Airfreight Manager
Company Type: Freight Forwarder
Experience: looking for previous supervisory or management experience working for a Freight Forwarder

Location: Edison
Job: Plant Manager
Company Type:  chemical manufacturer
Experience: 10 years in plant management with a chemical manufacturer

Location: Elizabeth
Job: Customs Brokerage Coordinator ISF Clerk
Company Type: Customs Broker
Experience: looking for previous experience with CHB operations for air and ocean imports

Location: Elizabeth
Job: Port Dispatcher & Junior Port Dispatcher
Company Type: Trucking & Drayage Services Provider
Experience: looking for previous dispatching experience within the NY/NJ terminal system

Location: Hoboken
Job: Accountant
Company Type: Freight forwarder
Experience:  A couple of years in general accounting, A/R, A/P, bookkeeping, reconciliations.
Notes:  Knowledge of the logistics/transportation industry will help.

Location: Paramus
Job: Domestic Sales Rep with proven success selling truckload, and many contacts in the industry they can call on.
Company Type: Successful and growing logistics company
Experience: Looking for 3+ years in freight forwarding/logistics/transportation sales.

Location: North Brunswick
Job: Warehouse Manager
Company Type: Freight Forwarder/NVOCC that’s growing fast
Experience: 10-15 years as a Warehouse Manager

Location: North Brunswick
Job:  CI Black Belt
Company Type: chemical manufacturer
Experience: great for someone with a manufacturing and engineering background, who loves to tackle improvement projects. They’re looking for 8 - 10 years of experience successfully implementing Lean Six Sigma and other manufacturing principles.

Location: Hoboken, New Providence & Elizabeth
Job: Customs Entry Writer
Company Type: All 3 companies are CHBs
Experience: 2-5 years in brokerage

Location: Somerset
Job: Quality Assurance Specialist
Company Type: manufacturer specializing in ingredients for food, personal effects, and so on.
Experience: 5 years in Quality Assurance.
Notes:  Basically looking for someone who can make sure the products are up to company and regulatory standards (like FDA).

Moving on to NEW YORK where in the 1850’s a man by the name of Joseph Gayetti would become very important in year 2020 as he is the guy who invented toilet paper.

Location: Jamaica
Job: Outside Sales Rep
Company Type: Freight Forwarder/NVOCC
Experience: Track record of success in an NVOCC/freight forwarding outside sales role in the NY/NJ Tristate area.
 
Location: New Rochelle
Job: Assistant Plant Manager
Company Type: Manufacturing Company
Experience: looking for 2+ years managerial experience in a production/service facility
 
In NORTH CAROLINA, where White Lake near Elizabethtown has been labeled as the “Nation’s Safest Beach.” and is said to truly be a child’s paradise in that there are no currents, no tides, no hazardous depressions or real dangers of any kind to swimmers. It is also unique in that it is blessed with crystal clear waters and has a beautiful white sandy bottom.

Location: Charlotte, Raleigh
Job: Domestic Sales Rep with a stable work history and solid track record with a book of business they can call on and hopefully transition over.
Company Type: Successful and growing logistics company
Experience: Looking for 3+ years in freight forwarding/logistics/transportation sales.

In TEXAS home of Bracken Cave which is the largest known bat colony in North America, with over 20 million bats...

Location: Dallas
Job: FTL/LTL/Warehousing and Distribution sales representative
Company Type: Successful and growing logistics transportation provider
Experience: Looking for 2+ years in domestic freight forwarding transportation sales.

Which brings us to VIRGINIA where they are not big fans of the coin toss. It is illegal to flip a coin in Richmond, Virginia to determine who pays for coffee.

Location: Alexandria
Job: Import/Export Operations Coordinator
Company Type: Forwarder with concentration on personal effects/relocations
Experience: previous experience handling international operations required

For more info and full descriptions for all of the above positions, please go to www.pintoemployment.com where you can safely and securely apply to any job for which you meet the requirements.

We are always getting great candidates across the country that we don’t have current job openings for. We would also like to tell the employers and hiring managers about some of the candidates we are working with.

In Southern California, we have a lot of really good Warehouse Managers. We had recently done a search and attracted a lot of talent, but there was only one position to be filled. So if you’re looking for good warehouse people, let us know

We recently performed an extensive search for a Vessel Stowage Planner in Long Beach, CA and have found a lot of very talented Terminal Operations people all around the country.

If your organization is interested in any of these candidates, please let us know. And if you have a particular need for a talented individual please also reach out to us as we are getting new candidates all the time, and we don’t necessarily have a role that they fit.

Our website and contact info will be in the show notes of every podcast episode so please feel free to share with anyone you know, and reach out with comments, questions, or just to say hello!

Thank you for listening to the Job Search SOS Podcast! 
Please visit www.pintoemployment.com and feel free to reach out to us. 
See you next time!

Pinto Employment Search LLC
Logistics & Supply Chain Recruiters
Chris & Nancy Pinto, Owners

Website:  https://www.pintoemployment.com/

Nancy Pinto
201-988-2293
nancy@pintoemployment.com
http://www.linkedin.com/in/nancypinto

Chris Pinto:
908-578-5814
chris.pinto@pintoemployment.com
http://www.linkedin.com/in/chrispintoemployment