Logistics Coordinator (Japanese)
2 days ago
El Monte
Job Title: Logistics Coordinator (Japanese Bilingual) Locations: El Monte, CA (100% onsite) Term: Perm Salary: $40,000 to $50,000 per annum Industry: Food, Beverage, and Restaurant Supplies Manufacturing, Distribution, and Trade Essential Job Functions: • Maintain accurate records in the Company AS400/ERP system, including inventory adjustment, price change, and container list., • Manage all aspect of import process, including but not limited to preparing and submitting material declarations and shipping documents for ocean and air freight, custom clearance and transportation logistics., • Communicate with customs brokers and freight forwarders to ensure proper ISF filling and efficient transfer of goods through customs and import processes., • Work closely with brokers, freight forwarders and warehouse to ensure the timely arrival of goods., • Resolve issues related to shipment delays or customs queries by monitoring shipment schedules and shipping documentation; proactively addressing any discrepancies or delays., • Support documentation and compliance efforts related to FDA, USDA and other regulatory requirements for imported products., • Prepare and review cost calculations for ocean and air shipments from foreign countries., • Process shipment receipts and vendor invoices, and issue compensation charges to vendors., • Prepare weekly sales meeting, update reports to inform salesperson about new products, changes to existing products, and promotions., • Assist in planning and executing logistics for the company’s annual Food Expo, including coordination with suppliers and vendors., • Attend company events and functions outside of normal working hours., • Perform other duties as assigned., • Obligation to answer to all management as requested. Physical Requirements: • Ability to sit and work in an office setting for extended period of time., • Ability to type and use computer for extended periods., • Ability to reach, bend, kneel, and lift and/or move up to 20 pounds occasionally., • Working Conditions: Noise Level – Normal to loud while in the office Other Requirements: • Business-level proficiency in English and Japanese is highly preferred due to the nature of the role involving frequent communication with Japanese-speaking clients or partners., • Purchasing experience (Import Side), • Maintain a positive attitude., • Ability to work independently and efficiently as a team., • Ability to adapt to frequent changes in assignments and workload.