A Japanese food wholesale company in Los Angeles, CA is looking for a Logistics Coordinator.
<Job Description>
• Input, update, and maintain sales orders, invoices, and bill-back data within the Company
database
• Update and maintain customer records in Company database
• Maintain high levels of customer satisfaction by providing excellent service and building rapport
• Coordinate with the accounting department to assure the collection of payment in a timely manner
• Answer customer questions about product features, product benefits, and procedures
• Coordinate delivery logistics with freight forwarders, custom brokers, and customers to meet their needs
• Provide logistical support to warehouse shipping personnel by obtaining freight quotations and coordinating the shipping schedule
• Report any inventory or service issues to appropriate account manager immediately
• Coordinate inspections with local government agencies to comply export requirements: USDA, NOAA/USDC, LA County Agriculture, etc.
• Collaborate with the sales staff to monitor active purchase orders and ensure that orders are completed on time
• Attend semiannual inventory count on designated day, possibly on a weekend
• Attend Company events and functions outside of normal working hours
• Other duties as required from manager
• Obligation to answer to all management as requested
<Knowledge and Skills>
• Clerical/Administrative Support
• Basic mathematical knowledge – markups, discounts, combining/converting measurements, counting inventory, etc.
• Problem-solving skills
• Basic Microsoft Office proficiency
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of logistics and supply chain preferred
<Requirements>
• Business level English
• Basic Spanish
• Conversational Japanese preferred
• Maintain a positive attitude
• Ability to work independently and as a team
• Ability to adapt to frequent changes in assignments and workload
• High school diploma required. Bachelor’s Degree and above preferred
• 2+ years of relevant logistics experience required
| Employment Status | Full Time |
| Position | Logistics Coordinator |
| Language | Japanese/English/Spanish |
| Working Hours | Monday to Friday 8am-5pm Break time: 1 hour |
| Salary | $23.50 – $27.50/hr（to be determined after interview based on experience) |
| Benefit | Health insurance (medical, dental, and vision insurance): 100% paid Life Insurance 401k Plan with Company Match 2 days off per week Paid vacations, etc. |