Logistics Assistant and Inventory Implementation

Description

Job Summary: We are seeking a Logistics Assistant and Inventory Implementation professional to organize, structure, and maintain an efficient physical inventory system within a growing company. Key Highlights: 1. Opportunity for promotion to Logistics Supervisor or Logistics Manager. 2. Key role in inventory implementation and organization. 3. Autonomy, initiative, and learning ability are highly valued. Logistics Assistant and Inventory Implementation **Somos Paper** is a company dedicated to the marketing and distribution of stationery, photographic products, school supplies, and entrepreneurial supplies. We are in a growth phase and seek to hire a responsible, organized, and proactive individual to undertake an important project within our company: **organizing, implementing, and maintaining our inventory and logistics system.** What will be your main objective? Your primary mission will be to **bring order and structure to our physical inventory**, creating an organized system that enables quick and efficient locating, tracking, and movement of merchandise. We already have a point-of-sale system and a digital database of approximately **1,000 products**, as well as a barcode labeler. The digital system is already well-developed. The main challenge lies in **translating that information into physical operations**, and establishing a sustainable working methodology. Main Responsibilities: * Organize and categorize existing merchandise. * Physically inspect products and verify quantities. * Identify products and apply barcodes and labels. * Organize products by category and establish a logical placement system. * Define and maintain orderly storage locations for merchandise. * Conduct physical stock counts and identify discrepancies with the system. * Identify duplicate, damaged, expired, unlabeled, or slow-moving items. * Keep inventory records up to date. * Prepare and organize merchandise for shipments. * Support restocking at our other branch when required. * Maintain warehouse organization after implementation. * Propose improvements to optimize space utilization and reduce product search time. * Provide periodic updates on progress, identified discrepancies, and inventory needs. * Collaborate closely with sales and administrative staff. What Are We Looking For? We primarily seek a candidate with the following characteristics: 1\. Honesty This is our top value for this position. The candidate will have direct contact with merchandise, inventories, and company products; therefore, we seek someone trustworthy and responsible. 2\. Organization The candidate must be orderly, detail-oriented, and capable of establishing an effective workflow. 3\. Initiative We do not seek someone who waits for instructions for every minor issue. We want a person able to identify situations, analyze them, and propose solutions. 4\. Learning Ability The candidate must learn our products, systems, and operational methods. 5\. Ability to Work Autonomously During the initial phase, the candidate will need to advance significantly on their own, reporting progress and consulting only when necessary. Requirements: * Minimum **4 months of experience** in logistics, warehousing, inventory management, distribution, or related functions. * Practical experience in merchandise organization and handling. * Basic computer skills. * Experience using inventory management or point-of-sale systems. * Physical capability to perform warehouse-related tasks and merchandise handling. * Availability to work onsite in El Porvenir, Trujillo. Academic Background: Relevant studies are **desirable but not mandatory**. We especially value technical or university degrees in: * Logistics. * Warehouse Management. * Administration. * Industrial Engineering. * Business Engineering. * Related fields. We will also consider candidates with verifiable practical experience, even without formal academic qualifications in these areas. Working Hours: **Monday to Saturday** * 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. * 3:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. **Break:** 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. **Sunday: Day off.** Compensation: **S/ 1,130 to S/ 1,400 per month**, depending on candidate profile and evaluation. Growth Opportunity: This position offers growth potential within Somos Paper. The first stage will focus on **inventory and logistics implementation and organization**. A candidate demonstrating strong performance, organizational ability, leadership, and initiative may progressively assume greater responsibilities within the department and advance toward a **Logistics Supervisor or Logistics Manager** role. Advancement will depend on performance and results achieved. What Kind of Person Are We Looking For? If you require step-by-step instructions for every task, this position is likely not suitable for you. Conversely, if you are the kind of person who receives an objective, analyzes how to achieve it, organizes your work, finds solutions, and delivers results, **we want to meet you**. At Somos Paper, we seek individuals who wish to grow alongside the company. Salary: S/.1,130.00 \- S/.1,400.00 per month Relocation/Moving Capability: * El Porvenir, La Libertad: Ability to commute to work without difficulty or plan relocation before starting (Desirable) Application Questions: * Imagine during a stock count you find the system shows 50 units, but physically you count only 47. What would you do? * If assigned to organize a disordered three-level warehouse, what would be your first three steps? * If you finish your assigned tasks and still have available time, what would you do? Education: * Completed Secondary Education (Mandatory) Work Location: On-site employment