by on Teruko Weinberg, Inc., job recruitment agency, is looking to fill the following Japanese Bilingual Sr. Shipping Coordinator for its client in TX – Plano:
Title: Sr. Shipping Coordinator
Type: Direct Hire
FLSA: Exempt
Location: TX – Plano
Work Style: Fully-in-person
Hours: M – F 9:00am – 5:00pm (Lunch: 60min) *Flexible
Pay Range: $27 – 28/hr.
Benefit: Medical / Dental / Vision / PTO / 401k
Travel: Local – Yes / International – Rarely
Job Description:
Supervisory
Responsible for training, monitoring and directing of all subordinate employees.
Identifies opportunities for operational and process improvements and recommends practical enhancements to management; supports the implementation of approved improvements.
LOGISTICS/ACCOUNTING/ADMINISTRATIVE
Logistics/Shipping Coordination
Collaborate with Sales team to integrate logistics with business processes such as customer sales, order management and/or shipping.
Reviews and verifies purchase orders prior to making shipping arrangement; receives and processes orders.
Maintains and operates daily tasks according to the internal logistics program.
Handles orders received from production plants and makes adjustment accordingly.
Contacts freight companies to coordinates and receives updates on the delivery status; contacts customers for any issues arise regarding the delivery.
Gathers shipping related information and prepares necessary documents.
Collects and reviews shipping documentation prior to processing them.
Searches freight company and makes selection.
Responsible to find less expensive and more effective transportation/logistics service by analyzing transportation rates, negotiating the rates and services with vendor.
Keeps records of products that have been shipped.
Daily tracking & follow up on all shipments; Arranges shipment on forwarding specified destinations.
Maintains good relationships with freight companies.
Responsible to handle claims from customer related to logistics issues; communicates and shares information with the manager for the resolution.
Accounting Support
Responsible for preparing and issuing invoices to the customers.
Sorts out logistic related invoices as well as shipping related document and files them in a designated folder.
Support month-end closing–related processes by coordinating documentation and information as requested by the Back Office team.
Administrative Support
Supports Administrative tasks when requested by the Office Manager; discuss with the Office Manager in regard to which Administrative tasks to support.
Seeks constant improvement, more efficient and less expensive ways and means in work processes.
Performs special projects and other miscellaneous duties as assigned by management.
Maintains high ethical standards in the workplace.
Reports all irregular issues and problems to management for solution.
Maintains good communication with management, office staff members and outside contacts.
Complies with all company policies and procedures.
Responsible for maintaining a clean and safe working area.
Supports co-workers and other departments when requested by management.
Job Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree preferred
3+ years of experience in a logistics related role
Be able to lift up to 50 lbs if needed
Be able to travel to warehouse locations as needed.
Japanese language skills are preferred
