Overview
Logistics Assistant Jobs in Omaha, NE at Oriental Trading Company
Overview:
As our Logistics Assistant, you will be responsible for acting as a liaison between Oriental Trading and providing logistics support for our foreign and domestic vendors, as well as internally with our Customs and Compliance team. You will create reports and assist with projecting costs.
Detailed Description:
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Functions
Tracks incoming rail containers and provides warehouse with pick up numbers
Answers shipment messages from OTC’s consolidator in a timely and effective manner
Runs and keeps the weekly departmental reports current through Excel
Answers all daily email from vendors and takes necessary action on logistics issues that need to be addressed
Main point of contact with Steamship lines for coordinating movement of freight (pick up numbers/bookings, port check, etc)
Analyzes shipping reports to gauge trends
Interacts with the Customs and Compliance group to coordinate paperwork for exams and fish and wildlife containers
Coordinates the incoming EDI feed from the freight consolidator
Interfaces with the Inventory team to analyze inbound PO’s for shipping
Ensures containers are picked up and returned empty by before its last free day
Maintains regular and predictable attendance
Abides by all policies and procedures of Oriental Trading Company
Must be able to attend face to face meetings on short or little advance notice
Work requires in-person collaboration among colleagues and contractors
Marginal Functions
Maintain information needed for reporting
Performs other duties as assigned
Here’s what you need to join the fun:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in written form
Ability to work effectively on cross functional teams and communicate to all departments as needed on freight delays and provide follow up
Ability to operate a CRT system, PC and various spreadsheet and software programs (i.e. Microsoft Office, Lotus Notes, AS400)
Ability to perform mathematical computations
Ability to work independently and meet priority deadlines
Ability to utilize effective problem solving and organizational skills
Demonstrated ability to be cross trained for other functional areas within the Transportation team
Education
High School Diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience
One to two years experience in an office environment, experience with spreadsheets and mathematical computations preferred
Other Qualifications
Ability to perform job duties in a safe manner
Join us at Oriental Trading, a Berkshire Hathaway Company, where fun means business!
Oriental Trading Company (www.orientaltrading.com), is the nation’s largest direct retailer of value-priced party supplies, arts and crafts, toys and novelties, and a leading provider of teaching supplies and affordable home décor and giftware. Founded in 1932 by a Japanese American, the Oriental Trading history of fun spans the better part of the last century. Today, Oriental Trading offers more than 60,000 products to individuals, teachers, schools, churches, businesses and nonprofits. With a corporate vision to “Make Life More Fun,” Oriental Trading (a Berkshire Hathaway company) spreads joy and smiles to millions each year through a robust family of brands; Oriental Trading, Fun Express, MindWare, SmileMakers, Morris Costumes and halloweenexpress.com.
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Title: Logistics Assistant
Company: Oriental Trading Company
Location: Omaha, NE
