Logistics Associate

Persistent Systems is looking for a Logistics Associate. You will be responsible for all incoming and outgoing shipments at Persistent Systems’ New York City headquarters.

Position Responsibilities

• Shipping and receiving all packages, including accepting and signing for deliveries from distributors, as well as organizing and planning outbound orders within our ERP system
• Maintaining warehouse inventory and organization, including sorting materials according to characteristics such as size, type, style, and product code under FIFO (First-In-First-Out) procedures; conducting daily inventory of products, conducting cycle counts, and reporting data to the Logistics Lead and or Inventory Analyst.
• Promptly receiving in deliveries and sorts and stocks receivables within the 24-hour window
• Maintains accurate reporting of daily moves, scanning inventory, and counting accurately
• Picking, packing, and shipping of customer orders loading the contents to each package that is shipped through the ERP system
• Monitoring warehouse jobs related to customer orders – kitting product from production
• Maintaining inventory of shipping supplies and replenishing inventory as needed
• Documenting and maintaining shipping and receiving logs

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience with packaging and shipping product and other valuable goods
• Experience in a warehouse/storeroom, with knowledge of warehouse functions
• General knowledge of legal and safety procedures for handling of goods
• Literacy in MS Word, MS Excel and MS Outlook
• Strong communication skills
• Must be able to lift 50lbs
• Must have a United States security clearance or the ability to obtain a United States security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with information management systems: ERP/MRP
• Knowledge of shipping integrated systems such as UPS, FedEx, DHL - Domestics and International
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement practices and procedures