Logistics Coordinator (Spanish Bilingual)

Job Title: Logistics Coordinator (Spanish Bilingual)

Locations: El Monte, CA (100% onsite)

Term: Perm (on an hourly basis with benefits)

Salary: $20 to $25 per hour

Industry: Food, Beverage, and Restaurant Supplies Manufacturing, Distribution, and Trade

Overview:

We are ideally looking for more of an “entry level” type of candidate with 2 to 5 years of experience with solid MS Excel skills.

Essential Job Functions:

• 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.

Skills/Requirements:

• Must be bilingual in Spanish and English (read/write/speak/listen) in order to work effectively with diverse clients. The company regularly deals with clients or partners who only speak Spanish. Some documentation are in Spanish.
• Solid MS Excel skills.
• Strong data analysis and data accuracy skills. Proven detail-oriented capabilities and attention to detail.
• 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.