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Procurement & Logistics Coordinator

Procurement & Logistics Coordinator

CompanyJump Trading
LocationChicago, IL, USA
Salary$65000 – $75000
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelJunior, Mid Level

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred
  • At least 2 years of professional experience required
  • Prior experience with IT-related procurement required
  • Experience working with U.S. and International customs, including importing, exporting and taxation requirements
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Visio
  • Strong internal customer service skills
  • Excellent communication and documentation skills
  • Reliable and predictable availability with the ability to be onsite 5 days per week

Responsibilities

  • Handles the full logistics cycle on a global scale – importing, exporting, internal reporting and compliance
  • Creates vendor consistency globally by assisting with the streamlining of communications related to quotes, delivery estimates, and pricing
  • Applies strong attention to detail and critical thinking to effectively process requests
  • Ensures that quality, cost, delivery, service, and innovation expectations are clearly communicated to external suppliers and works to ensure those expectations are met
  • Assists with the full purchase cycle, including quoting, purchasing, receiving, inventory tracking and payment reconciliation
  • Oversees the arrival of equipment with the appropriate staff for receiving and installation, including opening inbound ticket requests
  • Maintains an inventory of frequently used items, tracks usage patterns, and proactively orders gear as needed
  • Confirms costs against approved Purchase Orders and verifies invoice accuracy
  • Coordinate equipment liquidations as needed
  • Demonstrates a strong interest in trading infrastructure operations and continuously adds value to the team through a can-do attitude and self-starting approach
  • Other duties as assigned or needed

Preferred Qualifications

  • Strong interest or experience in automation is highly preferred
  • Knowledge of or exposure to USITC and the Harmonized Tariff Schedule is a plus
  • Ability to collaborate with third-party shipping coordinators to facilitate international shipping