Inventory & Logistics Administrator Jobs

Metro International Trade Services is a warehousing company based in the Midwest with locations throughout the United States. We are small (45 employees) and growing, and we feel like every employee is family!

We are looking for an Inventory & Logistics Administrator to:

• Verify cargo received are as ordered and routes incoming items to appropriate departments/locations
• Prepare items for shipment ensuring cost effective courier services
• Develop a working knowledge of warehousing and logistics services to perform a variety of shipping & receiving tasks

Responsibilities

• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with other employees, supervisors, and managers
• Prepares receipts and shipments for postal (E-commerce) or commercial conveyance
• Maintains safe work environment according to all department procedures, federal, and state regulations
• Maintains department database, prepare routine reports, and file shipping/receiving records
• Traces lost shipments and/or customer claims of lost shipments, initiates proof of delivery, and/or proof of pickup documents
• Performs other duties as assigned to meet business needs
• Assists in other departments/teams as needed
• Processes and prepares bills of lading; checks items to be received/shipped against Purchase/Sales Orders to ascertain that quantities, destination, and routing are correct

• Must be extremely detail oriented with the ability to produce accurate, thorough and error free work
• Ability and desire to learn
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, with a focus on MS Excel and MS Word knowledge required
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as invoices and shipping documents
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to listen effectively and ask questions when necessary
• Ability to communicate effectively with vendors in English (note: candidates fluent in Korean may receive preference)
• WMS, TMS, etc. knowledge preferred
• Preference may be given to workers located in the Detroit Metro area
• Attendance at work and punctuality is an essential function of this position
• A minimum one (1) year of experience in shipping, receiving, and logistics coordination
• HS Diploma, GED (or equivalent) required (Associate's degree (AA) preferred)
• Must be able to use time efficiently and multi-task to meet established deadlines
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience in industry experience
• Must be able to work and contribute to a team environment but also can work independently

Employee Benefits

• Excellent PTO & Sick-Time package
• 100% remote work (Detroit Metro area preferred, United States residents only)
• Small, family-oriented company
• 100% employer-paid employee & dependent health/vision/dental insurance, 100% employer-paid employee life/AD&D and LTD insurance