Job Details

Logistics Specialist

Downtown Los Angeles, CA

Full-Time

$70-80k Salary + Benefits

Health Insurance, Paid Time Off, Dental, 401K

About the Role

Green Boy Group is looking for a Logistics Specialist to join the Operations Team at our office in downtown Los Angeles!

In this role, you will ensure Green Boy's plant-based food ingredients are delivered accurately and on time, supporting both customer satisfaction and the global shift toward a more sustainable food system. You will manage end-to-end logistics, coordinating shipments from port to warehouse or directly to customers, and ensuring all documentation, timelines, and freight requirements are met.

As part of Green Boy's Operations Team, you'll collaborate closely with customers, vendors, and internal teams to keep shipments moving smoothly, resolve issues proactively, and maintain organized records and approvals. If you are detail-oriented, proactive, and passionate about logistics and sustainability, this is an excellent opportunity to grow with a company that is shaping the future of plant-based food ingredients.

About Green Boy Group

• At Green Boy (www.greenboy.com), we believe the future of food is plant-powered. As consumers around the world look for healthier and more sustainable options, Green Boy is here to help food manufacturers meet the growing demand by providing the highest-quality non-GMO, organic, and plant-based ingredients available.
• Since 2016, Green Boy has been supplying innovative food and beverage brands across the globe with ingredients that nourish both people and the planet. With offices in Los Angeles, Chicago, Amsterdam, Hong Kong, and Sydney, Green Boy's mission is simple: to drive the Plant-Based Food Reformation™ forward and make sustainable eating accessible, enjoyable, and impactful for generations to come.

Schedule and Work Setting:

• Full time (40 hours/week)
• On-Site
• Flexible Scheduling

Key Responsibilities:

Vendor Invoice Review & Processing

• Review vendor invoices for accuracy against purchase orders and contractual terms
• Enter vendor invoices into the ERP system accurately and on time
• Identify and escalate discrepancies related to freight, demurrage, detention, or product pricing

Inbound Logistics & Container Tracking

• Track inbound ocean containers from origin through ports, rail ramps, and final delivery
• Maintain accurate shipment tracking and internal reporting
• Proactively identify potential delays and coordinate resolutions with carriers

Last Free Day (LFD) & Carrier Coordination

• Monitor Last Free Days at ports and rail ramps
• Coordinate with drayage providers, rail operators, and carriers to ensure timely container pickup
• Escalate risks related to demurrage and storage charges

Warehouse Receiving & Inventory Management

• Coordinate inbound deliveries to 3rd party warehouses
• Confirm product receipt and receive inventory in the ERP system
• Investigate and resolve receiving discrepancies with warehouse partners

Customer Reporting & Delivery Coordination

• Create and review transit and shipment status reports for customers
• Communicate delivery timelines, updates, and delays professionally
• Send delivery orders and shipping instructions to customers and warehouses

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in logistics, transportation, or supply chain operations
• Experience with ocean freight, ports, rail ramps, and 3rd party warehouses
• Strong understanding of freight invoices and container-related charges
• Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel (or similar tools)
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with custom broker's, drayage, demurrage, detention etc.
• Familiarity with food ingredient, commodity, or food distribution