Logistics Coordinator

Sales & Logistics Coordinator


A food-related trading company is seeking a Sales & Logistics Coordinator to support order processing, customer service, shipping coordination, and inventory-related operations.


Location


Greater Los Angeles Area, CA


Salary


$50,000-$60,000 per year


Based on experience and qualifications


Key Responsibilities

• Enter, update, and maintain sales orders, invoices, customer records, and related data
• Provide professional customer service and respond to questions regarding products, benefits, and procedures
• Build and maintain positive relationships with customers
• Coordinate with the accounting team to support timely payment collection
• Coordinate domestic and international shipping with freight forwarders, customs brokers, customers, and warehouse staff
• Obtain freight quotes and manage shipping schedules
• Monitor active purchase orders and work with the sales team to ensure timely completion
• Report inventory shortages, shipping delays, and service issues to the appropriate account manager
• Coordinate required export inspections with government agencies
• Participate in inventory counts, which may occasionally take place on weekends
• Attend company events or functions outside regular business hours as needed
• Perform other administrative and logistics-related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma required
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• At least 2 years of relevant logistics experience
• Business-level English in speaking, listening, reading, and writing
• Basic Spanish required; business-level Spanish preferred
• Conversational Japanese preferred
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Strong administrative and data-entry skills
• Basic mathematical skills, including discounts, markups, measurements, and inventory calculations
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Effective communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to manage changing priorities and workloads
• Knowledge of logistics and supply chain operations preferred
• Knowledge of Japanese food products and sake preferred

Physical and Work Requirements

• Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods
• Ability to reach, bend, kneel, and occasionally lift up to 25 pounds
• Office noise levels may range from normal to loud
• Availability to work occasional weekends or attend events outside regular business hours

Ideal Candidate


The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable coordinating with customers, vendors, warehouse staff, and internal departments. This position is well suited for someone with logistics experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.

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