Work Schedule: Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
The Export Office Associate 1 contributes to the efficient operation of the Export Division by providing administrative support. Export Office Associate 1 performs a range of general and specific office/ clerical tasks that can be easily learned on the job such as filing, copying and collecting documents, answering phones, ordering and distributing supplies, and data entry. Other tasks may include, but are not limited to: maintaining customer records, sorting and distributing incoming/ outgoing mail, and/or receiving phone calls.
Job Functions:
Responds to internal and external inquiries concerning shipments and/ or issue resolutions
Review international/ domestic orders to ensure appropriate documentation is submitted to the government to ensure shipment of products.
Follow-up with vendors to ensure product procurements are on time.
Handle customer service functions in a manner that presents the company in the highest possible image, ensuring timely call-backs, expediting customer requests, and order confirmation and verification.
Communicate and correspond with incumbents in Japan to ensure timely shipments of products. Copies and collates documents sends faxes, and performs similar office tasks.
Receives calls, takes and relays messages, responds to requests for information; provides information, or directs caller to appropriate individual.
Responsible for daily registration activities including but not limited to printing invoices, matching purchase orders as necessary, checking on payments and forwarding cash receipts to the accounting department, mailing invoices, and filing permanent copies.
Supports export associates and department staff and acts as an assistant on various tasks
Proved assistance to others in the export department as appropriate (i.e. labeling of products).
Other tasks as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Ability:
Will be detail-orientated, self-motivated, and able to respond quickly to a fast-moving and ever-changing environment.
Knowledge in Microsoft applications (i.e. Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint).
Excellent interpersonal skills in working and communicating with diverse employees at all levels of the organization.
Working knowledge of U.S. Customs and other government agency regulations is a plus.
Skills in keyboarding and in the use of word processing, spreadsheet, and database management computer software packages.
Effective communication skills internally and externally via phone, email, and in person.
Assemble, sort, and/or distribute documents, supplies, and/or materials/items.
Deals with people in a manner that shows sensitivity, tact, and professionalism.
Follow written and/or oral instructions.
Speak clearly, concisely, and effectively.
Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under various time constraints; principles, practices, and procedures of an office environment.
Ability to use the telephone in a professional and courteous manner.
Ability to speak, write, and read English.
Ability to speak clearly, concisely, and effectively.
Positive work history and ability to maintain solid attendance.
About Wismettac Asian Foods
Office Associate 1 contributes to the efficient operation of a branch office and will be responsible for ensuring it by providing administrative support. The job performs a range of general and specific office/clerical tasks including but not limited to entering data, maintaining customer records, sorting and distributing incoming/outgoing mail, answering phones, and filing. This position is entry-level and works under general supervision. Because this role provides general office support, duties vary from day to day. The core of the job is ensuring that offices run efficiently and can provide excellent service to clients and customers. Ensure that each employee, customer, clients, and vendor receive outstanding customer service by providing a friendly environment which includes greeting and assisting everyone by maintaining outstanding product knowledge and all other components of customer service related to the office operation. Process Sales Orders and/or Purchase Orders using Oracle. Review sales or purchase orders and ensure that orders are processed through the order processing system without issues. Use the customer inquiry function for accounts receivable (A/R) questions and reply to customers or sales reps. Process checks and cash received from customers. Prepare payment orders for invoices from vendors and suppliers. Check inventory to determine the availability of requested merchandise. File documents according to company standard operation procedure (SOP) and able to retrieve it upon sales or customers’ request. Supports office staff, sales, and warehouse and acts as an assistant on various tasks. Organize delivery and receiving related documents and maintain logs. Have effective communication with sales associates, warehouse, and office personnel. Receive calls, takes and relay messages, and respond to requests for information: Provide information to direct the caller to the appropriate individual. Provide excellent service to customers and suppliers by communicating to expedite the resolution of problems/complaints with Corporate Finance whenever necessary. Assist with the quarterly physical inventory (PI) which may be conducted during weekends. Understand PI processes and be able to enter data without errors. Understand and follow company SOPs and know how to find necessary SOPs when needed. Reception duties include greeting and announcing visitors, accepting deliveries, etc. Perform other related duties as required.