HIGHLIGHTS

This role requires strong communication skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

• Business level in English
• Software skills such as Excel spreadsheet
• Trading Admin work experience is a plus
• Logistics experience is a plus
• Japanese language skill is a plus
• New graduates are also welcome to apply

Full time / Non-exempt (Hourly)
Office location: Schaumburg, IL

Working hour: 8:30am - 5pm (M-F)

• Hybrid: Up to 2 days per week Telework option will be available after training period (30 - 90 days).

Title: Sales Coordinator
Great Health/Dental/Vision insurance are available.

POSITION SUMMARY

Interface with customers, suppliers, transportation companies, importers, customs agents, etc., for the purposes of performing billing, collections, documentation, distributing, inventory control, A/P and A/R procedures, and other support tasks related to the international business of selling (as applicable) steel, steel products, aluminum coils, titanium, rolls and machinery produced by Nippon Steel Corporation, its affiliates, and other manufacturers. Work in close collaboration with Sales Representatives and Managers to support every aspect of sales activity.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate’s degree or equivalent (Bachelor’s degree preferred)
• Office/Admin work experience preferred
• Trading Admin or Trading related work experience preferred
• Inventory management experience is a plus
• Fluent / Business level in English
• Japanese skill is not required but helpful
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Logistics experience is a plus (import/export)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially in Word and Excel
• ERP system experience is a plus (We are using GP)
• Travel: 0-10% (possibly once a year)
• Legally authorized to work in the United States

MAIN DUTIES

• Contracting
• Delivery arrangement
• Processing sales and purchases, SG&A
• Controlling inventory
• Monitoring each status above
• Work with accounting for monthly/annual clothing
• Coordinate projects/service with suppliers, customers, and subcontractors

B. EXTERNAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (AS APPLICABLE)

• Coordinate all aspects of import documentation and clearance, and shipping to destination to be cleared with import agent
• Communicate with custom broker and instruct on import shipment details, along with providing instructions on moving shipments inland
• Follow up with suppliers and customers to obtain/release import/export documents
• Provide delivery instructions to port authority, warehouses, brokers, and trucking companies
• Follow up with customer’s accounting divisions for payments of past due invoices regarding their payment status and checking transportation for shipments.
• Reconcile inventory in warehouses, to assure its accuracy and that it matches NSTA internal data. If a discrepancy is found, the reason must be researched, and corrective action taken
• Work on special assignments/projects as requested

SECONDARY ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate office equipment such as calculators, scanner, printer and duplicating machines, and other common equipment in offices
• Open and route incoming mail, answers correspondences, prepares outgoing mail, and answers the telephone in a professional and courteous mannerPerform other job-related duties as assigned

This role requires strong communication skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

• Business level in English
• Software skills such as Excel spreadsheet
• Trading Admin work experience is a plus
• Logistics experience is a plus
• Japanese language skill is a plus
• New graduates are also welcome to appl