Traffic Coordinator (International Trading) (CA/YM)

An international Trading company is seekinga Traffic Coordinator to join their team in Long Beach, CA. This position is responsible for coordinating shipments, custom clearances, import/export experience. A bachelor's degree and 0-2 years of logistics experience is required. This is a full-time, exempt, hybrid position (after training period), plus bonus, with excellent benefits and 401k. Experience with SAP preferred but not requiredTraffic Coordinator Duties:-Arranges warehousing and transportation.-May negotiate rates with freight forwarding companies and tracks deliveries /shipments to ensure timely arrival of goods in compliance with import /export regulations.-Prepares shipping documents for customs clearance.-Tracks and maintains inventory levels, purchasing, shipping, or other records by compiling data from contracts, purchase orders, invoices, and accounting records.-Prepares reports such as inventory balance, price lists, and shortages.-Acts as the primary inside contract entry for assigned customers with regard to process orders to the supplier, contract entry and invoicing, troubleshooting any problems with account, and monitors the account status of each customer including overdue balances.-Manages material receipts from mills, reconcile inventory held at processor/warehouse, track purchasing, shipping, or other records by compiling data from contracts, purchase orders, invoices and accounting reports.-Prepares and issues documentation in accordance with Letters of Credit requirements or contract terms.-Coordinates settlement complaints with insurance department, processor, and mill technical services staff.-Maintains vendor/customer accounts ensuring timely payment and receipt of invoices via SAP/excel.-Effects payment to vendors (trucking, duty, inland freight, etc.).-Prepares/generates accounting and other related reports via SAP/excel.-Processes commission payments to other branches.-Other duties as assignedTraffic Coordinator Skills:-Must have a bachelor's degree-Must have 0-2 years of logistics experience-The ability to work independently and troubleshoot problems-Demonstrated ability to learn and adapt to using integrated accounting and material management software-Excellent communication skills both verbal and written, organizational skills, and computer skills (Microsoft Office applications) If interested, please apply with your most updated resume including your minimum salary requirement and why you left/or are looking to leave your current company. Activ8 West- Los Angeles (Japanese Recruiting Company) Recruitment & Solutions / Renaissance Resources Inc., has been one of the leading recruiting firms in North America when it comes to working with Japanese Businesses for almost 20 years. We have offices in Los Angeles, Chicago, Atlanta, Texas, New Jersey and Canada. Our services are based on the needs of our clients, and we connect them with qualified candidates in the Automotive, Electronics, Food & Beverage, Logistics, Manufacturing, and Oil & Gas industries. With the recent expansion to California and the NYC/NJ area, our coastal offices have started working with clients in the Banking, Finance, and Entertainment Industries. We like to take the approach of working one on one with each of you to ensure that we have the best understanding of your background and what it is you are looking for in a career.

Created: 2025-01-15