Posted 05/06/08

POSITION DESCRIPTION: Transportation Coordinator
DEPARTMENT: Transportation

Responsible for the coordination of deliveries of products from PriceSmart Distribution Centers and from PriceSmart vendors directly to our warehouses.

• Data entry of shipping documentation for export shipping
• Booking and coordination of routing products directly to PriceSmart selling locations
• Provide the PriceSmart Merchants with freight rates and specific freight quotes
• Determine the most efficient means of transportation for merchandise with minimal costs
• Solves problem and provides information as needed to facilitate the flow of the operations with the department
• Creates and maintains database, spreadsheet files, and word procurement
• Communication link between San Diego/Miami/Los Angeles offices and the Central America and the Caribbean locations
• Liaison between the PriceSmart vendors, carriers, distribution centers, merchandising and accounting departments
• Perform other duties as needed

Note: These areas of experience cover all aspects of the position. No one candidate is expected to meet all the qualifications below. However, preference will be given to the candidates based on how well they meet the following qualifications:

• Transportation experience (preferred)
• Familiarity with export documentation and requirements
• Bi-lingual (English/Spanish)
• Strong writing skills (English/Spanish)
• Strong communication skills (English/Spanish)Self-motivated individual with optimistic attitude
• Strong organizational skills
• Basic accounting skills
• Experience with PC networking and Windows NT
• Strong computer skills (Excel, Access, Power Point, AS/400)

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this position. Principal duties are intended to describe those functions that are essential to the performance of this position. An incumbent must be able to perform all of the essential duties outlined above.

This position description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. An employee holding this position will be required to perform any other position-related duties as requested by management.

Internal candidates, please submit resume to jobs@pricesmart.com or see Human Resources.

E-mail preferred. Please send resume and cover letter in Word format to: jobs@pricesmart.com. In the subject line, please indicate “Transportation Coordinator” and include salary requirements in the cover letter. Please note that submissions without salary requirements may not be considered. You may submit by fax to: 858-404-8818 or via US mail to:

PriceSmart, Inc.
9740 Scranton Road
San Diego, CA 92121
Fax: 858-404-8818
E-mail (preferred): jobs@pricesmart.com

PriceSmart, Inc. is an at-will employer and as such makes no contract for employment. This at-will employment relationship may only be altered by the President of PriceSmart, Inc. in writing.