DESCRIPTION:
Marubeni-Itochu Steel America (MISA) is part of a global team trading in a wide range of steel products. The MISA Traffic team is currently seeking a Traffic & Administrative Assistant Coordinator in our Houston, TX office.

This position will provide administrative support to the business unit by performing the following duties:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Make system entries into SAP, including purchase/sales postings, transfers, and direct charge postings.
• Prepare monthly insurance declarations for marine, inland, and warehouse insurance.
• Perform month-end pre- and post-closing inventory reconciliations in accordance with company procedures. Collaborate with Traffic PICs and Branch Accountant to resolve discrepancies.
• Collect Proof of Delivery from warehouses and trucking companies. Based on the POD, generate invoices to each customer, and e-file them in appropriate customer folders.
• Fix-posts direct charges after collecting vendor invoices. Reconcile and collaborate with Traffic PICs if there are material differences between direct charge accrual and actual amounts.
• Process payments and notify vendors, including mills, freight forwarders, customs brokers and agents.
• Perform various administrative tasks, including answering phones, collecting and opening mail, maintaining company vehicle, and managing office supplies.
• Apply for and manage vendor and customer accounts (including sub-account codes and SEFT codes), ensuring timely data entries and payments in SAP.
• Organize and file all shipping documents (such as Ocean Bills of Lading, Packing Lists, Mill Test Certificates, and Mill Invoices) in the appropriate vessel folders.
• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
Accounting, administrative and data entry experience. Experience with financial software as well as Microsoft Office applications. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work well with others.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's degree and 1-2 years relevant experience

COMPENSATION AND OTHER BENEFITS:
$21 - $23 hourly rate (commensurate with experience and the location)
All positions qualify for our Incentive Compensation Plan

We're committed to providing benefits that prioritize your well-being, growth, and success making the journey with us truly rewarding. At MISA we offer generous PTO, supplier discounts, tuition reimbursement, training credits to invest in our employees’ continuous growth and success, work-life balance with a standard 35-hour week, a hybrid work style, 401(K) that includes a company match, and EAP program designed to support and provide you with the tools in various aspects of life.
Benefits offered to Full-Time employees and their dependents include Medical Plan options provided by United Healthcare, Vision coverage provided by United Healthcare and Dental coverage provided by Delta Dental. Company paid benefits provided by Reliance Matrix include Life Insurance, Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability. We also offer a Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Saving Account provided by United Healthcare.

At MISA we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.