What are the responsibilities and job description for the Entry Level Logistics Coordinator (Bachelor Degree is Required) position at Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions?
We are looking for someone who is interested in advancing and building a career in the Logistics and Supply Chain Industry. Please note this position is Entry Level, which means that we are looking for someone who is a recent graduate from university or has 1-2 years of experience. If you have been working more than 3 years, this is not a position for you (We cannot provide you mid level wage when we are trying to hire an entry or associate level).
One of the global freight forwarding companies from Asia near the Portland Airport area is expanding its operation team. The ideal candidate is proficient in Excel data entry, and studied Business Administration, International Business, or Supply Chain Management.
This position is full time and temp to hired. (The temp contract term can be 6 - 12 months, and the company will directly hire you if they do not see any performance or attendance issues). When you complete your contract term, there will be a chance to get pay raise. You should be a self-motivated learner and comfortable in a high stress environment.
We will provide you Medical and Dental insurance after you complete our 3 month probation term. Life insurance and short-term disability insurance also available as well.
Responsibilities for Entry Level Logistics Coordinator:
- Prepare and process all required documents for international shipments
- Support the operations department personnel in various roles and responsibilities regarding global logistics strategies
- Track incoming Air and Ocean Cargos (domestic/international shipments)
- Communicate with clients and give follow up about their shipment process
- Analyze and consult transport costs and prepare quotes for invoicing
- Resolve problems concerning transportation, logistics systems, imports, and customer issues
- Other duties assigned by management
Qualifications for Entry Level Logistics Coordinator:
- Must be proficient in Excel and Data Entry
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, International Business, or related field is preferred, but an Associate degree is also acceptable
- Proficient in MS Office software including email, word processing, and spreadsheets
- Knowledge of logistics procedures and optimization is plus
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Good at working with numbers
- Flexible & able to work under a multicultural environment
Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions / Renaissance Resources Inc., has been one of the leading recruiting firms in North America when it comes to working with Japanese Businesses for almost 20 years. Our services are based on the needs of our clients, and we connect them with qualified candidates in the Automotive, Electronics, Food & Beverage, Logistics, Manufacturing, and Oil & Gas, Banking, Finance, and Entertainment Industries. We like to take the approach of working one on one with each of you to ensure that we have the best understanding of your background and what it is you are looking for in a career.
We screen ALL Candidates to verify the validity of each applicant with criminal background / Social Security verification - some positions require drug screening and vehicle driving reports. Upon submitting your resume, we will contact only those candidates that we deem qualified for our client. If we do not contact you, we do not see the fit for the position. If we are unable to reach you in a reasonable timeframe, you will be eliminated from the pool of potential candidates. third-party organizations or other recruiters.
