Job Abstract

Company:

Cogent Communications is a global, Tier 1 facilities-based ISP, consistently ranked as one of the top five networks in the world and is publicly traded on the NASDAQ Stock Market under the ticker symbol CCOI. Cogent specializes in providing businesses with high speed Internet access and Ethernet transport services. Cogent's facilities-based, all-optical IP network backbone provides IP services globally. Since its inception, Cogent has unleashed the benefits of IP technology, building one of the largest and highest capacity IP networks in the world. This network enables Cogent to offer large bandwidth connections at highly competitive prices. Cogent also offers superior customer support by virtue of its end-to-end control of service delivery and network monitoring. A competitive base salary and a full benefits package including; Health, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off (PTO), Short- and Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, Holidays, Parental Leave, 401(k) plan with employer match, stock options, and an Employee Assistance Program. Most benefits take effect within 30 days of employment, and some require a waiting period.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain sufficient inventory and accuracy to ensure uninterrupted field activities
• Ensure that activities are in compliance with laws and regulations of the host country regarding the import of equipment
• Resolve, in collaboration with the Logistics Manager, any issues pertaining to delays in equipment delivery to Field locations and seek ways to resolve these appropriately
• Safeguard execution of Logistics Department by establishing and monitoring procedures and protocols
• Effectively work with department colleagues to ensure that targets are met
• Participate in project meetings and report on progress therein
• Maintain metrics and analyze data to assess performance and implement improvements
• Unload, sort, check, verify, stock, pick, pack and ship merchandise
• Conduct cycle counts and physical inventories as required
• Maintain a clean, neat and orderly work area
• Preparation of documents for international shipments
• Serve as a point of contact for emergency shipping, including after-hour and weekend on-call assignments

Required Competencies, Skills and Abilities:

• Proficient in standard business office software
• Excellent analytical, problem solving and organizational skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proven ability to think independently and handle multiple projects through to completion
• Demonstrated independent work initiative, sound judgment, diplomacy, analytical ability and professional demeanor
• Able to make effective presentations to diverse groups

Required Competencies, Skills and Abilities:

• Associate Degree, with logistics/warehousing background
• Multilingual candidates strongly preferred
• Basic Excel experience
• Prior experience of working in logistics/supply chain/transportation function with a basic knowledge of logistics processes and procedures
• Basic knowledge of import/export and customs regulations
• Position is located onsite at Cogent Communications' Sterling, VA distribution center

Covid-19 Policy: Cogent has adopted a mandatory vaccination and booster policy which requires all U.S. employees to be fully vaccinated with one booster against COVID-19. Prior to beginning employment, new employees must provide proof of vaccination or apply for and receive an accommodation to be exempt from the policy.

By submitting an application or resume for this position, I understand that is an in-office position and agree to abide Cogent’s mandatory vaccination policy.

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Cogent Communications is an Equal Opportunity Employer.