Logistics Clerk in San Clemente, California at Traffix Devices

Job Summary:

The Logistics Clerk is responsible for coordinating and tracking shipments, ensuring on- time delivery, and managing inventory levels. This position also works closely with the International Logistics Coordinator to resolve logistic and supply chain issues.

Essential Functions:

· Assists in arranging and coordinates shipments of goods, including preparing shipping documents, booking transportation (air, sea, or land), and ensuring compliance with customs regulations and international trade laws.

· Assists with comminating with suppliers, carriers, customs agents, and other stakeholders to coordinate logistics activities, provide shipment status updates, and resolve any issues or delays that may arise during transit.

· Assists with preparing and processing required shipping and customs documentation, such as commercial invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, and export/import declarations, to ensure smooth customs clearance and compliance with regulatory requirements.

· Assists with monitoring the progress of shipments, track shipments in transit using tracking systems and proactively addresses any issues or delays.

· Assists with maintaining accurate records of inventory levels, monitors stock levels, and coordinates replenishment orders to meet customer demands and production schedules.

· Provides excellent customer service by addressing customer inquiries, providing shipment updates, and resolving any issues or concerns related to international shipments.

· Identifies and mitigates risks associated with international shipments.

· Identifies opportunities for process improvement and efficiency gains in logistics operations.

· Collaborates with other departments to coordinate logistics activities, address supply chain issues, and ensure alignment with overall business objectives.

General Functions:

· Takes responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work and achieves results with little oversight.

· Collaborates with other members of the team to ensure that department goals and deadlines are met on time.

· Uses technical and experiential knowledge to help support the department’s mission.

· Keeps relevant and informed of changes in the field of knowledge and experience.

· Attends and actively participates in department meetings to stay informed and follow through on shared responsibilities.

· Works effectively with co-workers and supervisors, sharing knowledge, resources, and experience to achieve goals in a timely fashion, while promoting respect, communication, and teamwork.

· Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Skills and Abilities:

· Attention to detail: The ability to perform tasks with precision, accuracy, and thoroughness, paying close attention to all aspects of the work and identifying and correcting errors or inconsistencies as needed.

· Communication skills: The ability to convey and receive information effectively, clearly, and professionally with co-workers and supervisors.

· Dependability: Reliability and consistency of attendance, punctuality, and completion of assigned tasks according to established standards and expectations with little supervision.

· Initiative: Recognizes situations that warrant initiative and moves forward without hesitation; reasonably resolves issues, problems, and situations.

· Time management skills: The ability to prioritize tasks, plan and organize work efficiently, and meet deadlines while maintaining quality standards.

· Technical aptitude: The ability to understand, operate, and troubleshoot software tools, as well as to learn and adapt to new technologies and processes.

· Critical thinking: The ability to analyze complex situations, evaluate information, identify potential problems, and make informed decisions that support the department's goals and objectives.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Physical dexterity: Ability to perform tasks requiring physical movement, such as sitting, standing, and reaching.

· Vision: Visual acuity sufficient to review documents and data on computer screens.

· Endurance: Capability to work in an office environment for extended periods.

· Exposure to elements: Primarily works in an office setting with minimal exposure to noise levels.

· Note: The company is committed to providing a safe work environment and will provide necessary equipment and training to perform the physical demands of the job.

Note: The company is committed to providing a safe work environment and will provide necessary equipment and training to perform the physical demands of the job.

Preferred Education and Experience:

· An associates degree, or equivalent work experience.

· At least one year of previous experience in the field of knowledge.

EEO Statement:

The Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.