Logistics Associate

Craig Bachman Imports, Inc.; Frankfort (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Holiday pay

Wellness paid time off

Vacation packages

401k with company match

Job summary

Craig Bachman Imports, Inc. is seeking Logistics Associates to process shipment and freight invoices, sales confirmations, and set up new shipments. They will track shipments from overseas to delivery and communicate with customers and vendors by email or phone.

The role requires strong data entry, Excel/Outlook skills, and careful data management in our system. Office and warehouse work occur in non-climate-controlled conditions with overtime during peak seasons.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, or related field a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Excel and Outlook; good math skills.

Responsibilities

• Process import and shipping invoices and confirmations.
• Track shipments from overseas to delivery; communicate with customers and vendors by phone or email.
• Prepare and process documents for customs clearance; coordinate with brokers and carriers.

Skills

Communication

Active listening

Progress reporting

Independent work style

Time management

Prioritize tasks

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in business or supply chain

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Logistics Associates process shipment invoices, freight invoices, and sales confirmations. They are also responsible for setting up the new shipments and track the shipments from overseas to the point of delivery. They communicate with customers, and vendors by email or phone calls. They maintain the data in elite to provide updates to other departments.

The department develops and maintains good working relationships with other departments within the organization as well as brokers, freight carriers, customers, and our overseas agents and vendors.

Duties

Import Shipping:
Process invoices and confirmations
Data entry
Shipment tracking
Run shipping reports and verify that appropriate orders are consolidated.
Verify shipment bookings and data
Helps prepare and process documents involved in customs clearance
Communicates with vendors by email
Coordinate with brokers, carriers, and truckers to ensure timely delivery
Shipment Receiving:
Prepares documents for warehouse check-in
Coordinate the delivery of import shipments with warehouse staff
Perform Quality checks on new incoming shipments
Communicate with vendors to resolve over, short, or damaged items
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, or related field a plus. The position requires proficiency with Microsoft office programs including Excel and Outlook as well as good math skills. Well-developed interpersonal skills, a positive attitude, and a professional demeanor are a must.

Independent and organized work style: can effectively manage time and prioritize work load, manage multiple tasks without close supervision, and consistently meet deadlines.

Skills:
Excellent written/verbal communication
Demonstrates active listening and asks questions
Communicates progress on assigned duties with team members
Independent and organized work style
Time Management
Prioritize multiple tasks

Working Conditions

This position is required to work both in the office and frequently in the warehouse in non-climate-controlled conditions.

Physical Requirements

You must be able to remain in a stationary position for an extended period, and stand, walk, and occasionally lift boxes during quality control inspections.

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

Hourly position with normal working hours from 8am to 5 pm , Monday through Friday. You will be required to work overtime during peak seasons.

We offer a competitive salary $20-$24 per hour.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• holiday pay
• wellness paid time off
• vacation packages
• 401k with company match

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, height, weight, or disability. We assure you that your opportunity for employment with us depends solely on your qualifications.
Thank you for completing this application form and for your interest in Craig Bachman Imports.