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.
