Logistics Office Associate｜Japanese food wholesaler

A Japanese food wholesaler in Seatle, WA is looking for a Logistics Office Associate.

This is a global company with 45 locations worldwide and offers excellent benefits!
Headquartered in Los Angeles, 20 locations across the U.S., and Over 900 employees and handling more than 7,000 items.

This is a great opportunity for individuals who are passionate about working in the food industry and contributing to a global enterprise.
We look forward to receiving applications from motivated candidates!

＜Job Overview＞

The Logistics Office Associate 1 contributes to the efficient operation of the logistics department by providing administrative support. Logistics Office Associate 1 in this job performs a range of general and specific administrative tasks including office/clerical tasks that can be easily learned on the job such as filing, copying, and collecting documents, answering phones, ordering and distributing supplies, and data entry. It also includes warehouse/driver support such as communicating with drivers, sales, and vendors when needed, and creating, and maintaining logistics-related data and reports. Other tasks may include but are not limited to maintaining customer records, sorting, and distributing incoming/ outgoing mail, printing invoices and assembling sheets, and/or receiving phone calls.

<Job Description>

・Coordinate warehouse activities and assist the Logistics Manager in the daily warehouse duties.
・Maintains and/or creates file or record-keeping systems. Sorts, labels, files, and retrieves documents, or other materials.
・Monitors and driver-related documents and paper works which include but are not limited to DQ files, E-log, adjustment paper, and a trip report and delivery schedule. Teach first-time drivers and continuously communicate with them to improve DOT compliance.
・Receives calls, takes and relays messages, responds to requests for information; provides information or directs caller to the appropriate individuals including drivers, sales, and vendors.
・Responsible for daily registration activities including but not limited to printing invoices, printing assemble sheets, forwarding payment orders to the accounting department checking on payment status, and filing permanent copies.
・Compiles & completes inventory, ordering, & receiving records & reviews reports for correctness; maintenance of warehouse database system; additional warehouse duties as assigned.
・Organizing warehouse and work area for orderliness at all times.
・Assist warehouse (receiving and assembling) operation as needed.
・Creates reports for branch management as necessary.
・Assisting in the counting of physical inventory.
・Other duties as assigned.

＜Requirements＞

・Must possess a valid work permit for the United States
・Bilingual in Japanese and English
・Experience in logistic-related fields is preferred
・Ability to maintain customer service elements and outstanding product knowledge
・Provide excellent customer service to customers, clients, and vendors
・Ability to collaborate with team members to create a comfortable working environment