Project Manager - Food

We are looking for a skilled, detail-oriented logistics specialist to support inbound transportation and materials flow for a food industry organization in El Segundo, California. This contract opportunity with potential for a permanent role focuses on coordinating incoming shipments, improving operational performance, and partnering with cross-functional teams to keep inventory moving efficiently through the supply chain. The ideal candidate brings a strong understanding of logistics execution, regulatory compliance, and carrier coordination in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:
• Coordinate the arrival of raw materials, components, and finished goods so inventory is received on schedule and available to support business needs.
• Track inbound logistics performance, measure results against established service goals, and identify opportunities to improve cost, speed, and accuracy.
• Partner with procurement, warehouse, and supply chain teams to ensure inbound deliveries are entered correctly in internal systems and stored properly upon receipt.
• Build productive relationships with carriers, freight forwarders, and customs partners to support reliable transportation execution.
• Investigate and resolve shipment issues such as transit delays, damaged goods, documentation gaps, or unexpected routing changes.
• Contribute to logistics planning by recommending process improvements that align inbound operations with broader supply chain objectives.
• Review transportation practices against applicable domestic and international regulations to help maintain compliance across inbound activities.
• Bachelor’s degree in logistics, supply chain management, business, or a related discipline.
• Prior experience in inbound logistics, transportation coordination, or a comparable supply chain role.
• Background in the food or food processing industry is strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of end-to-end supply chain operations, including receiving, transportation, and warehouse coordination.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with the capacity to manage several priorities at once.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate with both internal stakeholders and external service providers.
• Proficiency with logistics platforms, transportation management systems, or related operational software.
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