Logistics Associate

Logistics Associate

We The Hobby  Rochester, New York, United States

The Logistics Associate is responsible for supporting the efficient movement of inventory, products, and shipments across multiple company locations. This role oversees inbound and outbound shipping and receiving activities, coordinates inventory transfers, maintains organized warehouse environments, and helps ensure timely fulfillment of operational needs.

Reporting to the Logistics Manager, the Logistics Associate partners with Procurement, Product, Breaking, Operations, Customer Experience, and external vendors to maintain inventory accuracy, optimize logistics processes, and support We The Hobby  s fast-paced business operations. This role may support additional operational initiatives and responsibilities as assigned to meet evolving business needs.

• Receive, inspect, and verify incoming shipments for accuracy, quality, and completeness.
• Coordinate outbound shipments, ensuring proper packaging, labeling, invoicing, and shipping documentation, including international shipments.
• Coordinate inventory transfers between company facilities based on operational needs.
• Maintain accurate shipping, receiving, and inventory records.
• Maintain clean, organized, and efficient shipping, receiving, and warehouse areas.
• Assist with inventory counts, audits, reconciliations, and stock organization.
• Identify opportunities to improve shipping, receiving, and logistics processes and recommend solutions to the Logistics Manager.

The Logistics Associate is responsible for supporting the efficient movement of inventory, products, and shipments across multiple company locations. This role oversees inbound and outbound shipping and receiving activities, coordinates inventory transfers, maintains organized warehouse environments, and helps ensure timely fulfillment of operational needs.

Reporting to the Logistics Manager, the Logistics Associate partners with Procurement, Product, Breaking, Operations, Customer Experience, and external vendors to maintain inventory accuracy, optimize logistics processes, and support We The Hobby  s fast-paced business operations. This role may support additional operational initiatives and responsibilities as assigned to meet evolving business needs.

• Coordinate pickups and deliveries with carriers, freight providers, and vendors.
• Track inbound and outbound shipments to ensure timely delivery.
• Monitor shipping and receiving metrics and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Safely operate company vehicles, including a cargo/sprinter van, to transport inventory and materials between company facilities as needed.
• Support inventory movement and replenishment activities to meet operational priorities.

• Perform quality inspections on incoming products and outgoing shipments.
• Investigate and resolve shipment discrepancies, damaged merchandise, and inventory issues.
• Ensure inventory is stored, handled, and transported safely and accurately.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance logistics efficiency and inventory accuracy.
• Support purchasing and inventory administration through accurate purchase order creation, sales order entry, and related system updates.

• Partner with Procurement, Product, Breaking, Operations, Customer Experience, and other departments to coordinate inventory movement, shipping priorities, and operational needs.
• Communicate professionally with vendors, freight carriers, customers, and business partners.
• Provide regular updates to the Logistics Manager regarding shipping, receiving, inventory, and logistics performance.
• Support cross-functional operational initiatives and assist other departments as business needs require.

• Previous experience in shipping, receiving, warehouse, logistics, inventory, or distribution operations.
• Experience using shipping software and standard computer applications.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and time management skills.
• Ability to…