About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Logistics & Warehouse.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

This on-site role (Fort Lee, NJ) supports purchasing, logistics, import operations, and customs clearance for a Confidential Client in the logistics & warehouse industry. You will manage purchase orders, coordinate with suppliers and internal teams, verify import documentation, and help resolve shipping and customs issues. Hands-on training is provided — a strong fit for recent graduates and entry-level candidates as well as candidates with 1+ year of relevant experience.

• Manage purchase order processing and review contracts to confirm compliance with company policies.
• Communicate with suppliers and freight partners to resolve delivery, quality, pricing, and terms issues.
• Review and verify import/export documentation to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Monitor shipments and proactively identify/mitigate customs clearance and logistics risks (delays, fines, seizures).
• Support process-improvement initiatives across purchasing, inventory control, and logistics to reduce costs and increase efficiency.
• Maintain accurate records in ERP/inventory systems and prepare routine operational reports.

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Key Responsibilities

• Strong vendor coordination and follow-up on PO status, lead times, and corrective actions.
• Verify commercial invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, certificates of origin, and other import documents.
• Work cross-functionally with receiving, inventory, and operations to confirm shipments meet requirements.
• Escalate and manage claims or exceptions related to shipments, duties, or non-conforming product.
• Recommend process changes to improve cycle time, reduce costs, and strengthen compliance.

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Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Bilingual in Korean and English (required).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Proactive problem-solver who can work independently and reliably.
• Comfortable learning purchasing, logistics, and international trade processes.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field.
• Up to 2 years of experience in purchasing, logistics, import/export operations, claims management, or supply chain.
• Familiarity with ERP or inventory management systems.

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Compensation (Estimated)

• Estimated annual pay: $54,303 per year (estimated).

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Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and company holidays
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Employee recognition and years-of-service awards
• Education and professional development reimbursement
• Daily meal allowance and company-sponsored team lunches/dinners
• Fitness membership reimbursement
• Company-sponsored team-building activities
• Employee birthday gifts

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Location & Employment Type

• Work location: Fort Lee, New Jersey (on-site)
• Employment type: Full-time

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.