Inventory and Logistics Coordinator

Industry: Clerical

Company: Inaba Foods USA, Inc.

Inventory and Logistics Coordinator

*PLEASE NOTE THIS IS NOT A WAREHOUSE POSITION. THIS POSITION IS IN OFFICE – PROCESSING CUSTOMER ORDERS AS PRIMARY PART OF ROLE. EXCEL EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

The Inventory and Logistics Coordinator processes, verifies and maintains accurate records on incoming and outgoing orders and shipments under the supervision of management.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Review and process non-EDI and EDI purchase orders, timely and accurately to meet customer needs.
• Overseeing distribution of sample orders for internal and external customers, by packing, sealing and labeling to prepare for shipment using office tools.
• Resolve problems concerning transportation, logistics systems, imports or exports, or customer issues.
• Collaborate with other departments to integrate logistics with business processes, such as customer sales, order management, accounting, or shipping.
• Invoice data entry to QuickBooks
• Record shipment data, such as weight, dimensions, damages, discrepancies for reporting or recordkeeping purposes.
• Regularly communicates with 3PL vendors.
• Prepare documents for export permits and orders for all Canadian purchase orders.
• Adheres to all Company policies, procedures and business ethic codes and represents the company in a professional manner.
• Performs other additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field.
• Minimum 1 – 3 years of experience in warehousing, inventory control, import/export, and distribution of goods environment.
• Adaptable and flexible; responsive and resourceful in a fast-paced, quick turn business model.
• Organized, detail-oriented and manage multiple tasks.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills related to duties and responsibilities.
• Proficient with data entry and Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Excellent Typing Skills Required
• EDI (SPS Commerce) and QuickBooks experience a plus.
• Japanese and English business level speaking and writing- a plus.
• Ability to commute to the office daily.

Essential Job Functions:

Frequency Key:

Never – 0 hours; Rare – up to 1 hour; Occasional – 1-3 hours; Frequent – 3-6 Hours; Constant – 6-8 hours

Physical Activity Frequency

Sitting Constant

Walking Constant

Climbing stairs Rare

Standing Frequent

Grasping Constant

Seeing Constant

Hearing Constant

Speaking Constant

Smelling Constant

Tasting Never

Crouching/Bending/Kneeling Occasional

Reaching Occasional

Lifting/Carrying/Pushing/Pulling (#20lbs) Occasional

Lifting/carrying/Pushing/Pulling (#50lbs) Never

Handling extreme heat Never

Handling extreme cold Never

Reading Constant

Writing Constant

Using Computers Constant

Driving Rare

Travel Rare

Inaba Foods (USA) Inc. is an EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY employer and all qualified candidates are considered for employment with LEG without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local law. The Company will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the local “Fair Chance” Ordinance(s).