Logistics Assistant — Path to Coordinator Role

Fortune Electric America Inc; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Parental leave

Profit sharing

Training & development

401(k)

Bonus based on performance

Company parties

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Job summary

Fortune Electric American inc is seeking a detail-oriented Logistics Assistant in Torrance, CA to support shipping, freight quotes, and delivery coordination. Training is provided for candidates new to the field, with potential growth into a Logistics Coordinator role.

You will work with overseas teams to obtain quotes, track shipments, and maintain records while collaborating with internal teams to resolve issues and optimize costs.

Qualifications

• BS or AS degree, or equivalent experience preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong numerical reasoning skills and proficiency in Excel.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in data entry tasks.
• Excellent organizational, time-management, and project management skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Receive power transformer dimensions and weight data from overseas teams and coordinate with freight forwarders and 3PL providers to obtain shipping quotes.
• Prepare cost comparison summaries for management review and approval.
• Track shipments and provide regular status updates to Sales, Service, Job Site Managers, Accounting, and customers.
• Work with logistics vendors and carriers to resolve shipping issues, delays, or oversized cargo challenges, and collaborate with headquarters and internal teams to identify cost-effective solutions and minimize overage charges.
• Coordinate delivery schedules and confirm shipment completion.
• Generate and submit freight invoices to Accounting for processing and approval.
• Maintain accurate shipping records and support logistics operations as needed.

Skills

MS Office Suite

Numerical reasoning

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

Project management

Verbal and written communication

Team collaboration

Education

BS/AS degree or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Excel

Outlook

Word

Job description

Fortune Electric American inc is seeking a detail-oriented Logistics Assistant in Torrance, CA to support shipping, freight quotes, and delivery coordination. Training is provided for candidates new to the field, with potential growth into a Logistics Coordinator role.

You will work with overseas teams to obtain quotes, track shipments, and maintain records while collaborating with internal teams to resolve issues and optimize costs.