Distribution Assistant

Job Title: Distribution Assistant
Location: Sunnyvale, CA 94085 - 100% onsite
Duration: 03+ months contract

Job Description:
The Distribution Specialist is responsible for enabling the shipping and receiving of product along with all associated support activities including, but not limited to, shipment documentation and warehousing services.
He/she will work with medium-level supervision to accomplish routine tasks associated with the position.
The successful candidate will have excellent time-management and organizational skills and demonstrated expertise in warehousing and transportation management.
Support campus shipping and receiving activities.
Organize and handle a variety of logistics issues ensuring the seamless execution of product shipments to and from customers, suppliers, manufacturing sites and 3PL's.
Experience with domestic and international carriers both parcel and freight are a must
Create commercial invoices for international shipments with supervision
Execute logistics plans and procedures, achieving department goals and priorities
Serves as liaison between carriers, 3PL's, suppliers and manufacturing sites to ensure product shipments deliver seamlessly
5+ years of relevant experience
Demonstrated transportation and warehouse operations experience
Clear thinker with effective communicator style
Communicates effectively with all levels within the organization including internal employees (sales, support, manufacturing and order management), carriers, and customers.
International parcel and freight shipping experience a must.
Must be able to lift min. 50 lbs.