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Company Name: Cogent Communications

Job Title: Logistics Assistant

Location: Sterling, VA

Profession: Inventory Control and Warehouse Operations

Job Description:

Position Purpose Summary:
The Logistics Assistant is responsible for the accurate storing and receiving of goods and the counting, picking and loading of goods as designated on orders in, within, on the grounds of, or out of the distribution center. Additionally, the Logistics Assistant is responsible to proactively monitor reports, process inventory data updates, assist other members of Cogent Communications with inventory and shipment issues, and perform other duties as assigned by the Logistics Manager. Applicants should possess an average skill level in PC applications and email use, in addition to familiarity with MS Excel.

Position Requirements:
Key Responsibilities and Tasks:

Maintain proficiency in the Inventory Shipping and Receiving (ISR) system

Unload, sort, verify, stock, segregate, pick, reserve, replenish, pack, count and load merchandise as designated on orders.

Monitor inbound and outbound shipments, and provide basic communication and escalation with Cogent Communications’ vendors

Accurate and timely processing of reports and paperwork associated with the various procedures and duties.

Know, follow and perform to the maximum levels of quality and productivity standards.

Conduct cycle counts and physical inventories as required.

Maintain a clean, neat and orderly work area. Assist in maintaining the security of the warehouse.

Operate forklift, pallet jack, and other basic warehouse equipment

Lift 70 pounds

Routinely corresponds with vendors and parties within Cogent via email, and telephone in the execution of role assignments

Serves as a point of contact for emergency shipping and receiving, including after-hour and weekend on-call assignments

Understand and apply a working knowledge of shipping regulations, customs and duties requirements, and other related concepts

Utilize the various shipping vendors of Cogent Communications as outlined by the direction of Logistics policies in order to complete shipping requests

Maintain a functional understanding of the abilities and service obligations of Cogent Communications’ shipping vendors

Create and modify documentation that outline Logistics’ procedures and policies

Ability to perform functions and duties under the direction of management or supervision

Position Location and Conditions:
Position is located onsite at Cogent Communications’ Sterling, VA distribution center, and will include:

Standing for prolonged periods

Warehouse environment

Manual labor related to typical warehouse duties

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