DRW is a technology-driven, diversified principal trading firm. We trade our own capital at our own risk, across a broad range of asset classes, instruments and strategies, in financial markets around the world. As the markets have evolved over the past 25 years, so has DRW – maximizing opportunities to include real estate, cryptoassets and venture capital. With over 900 employees at our Chicago headquarters and offices around the world, we work together to solve complex problems, challenge consensus and deliver meaningful results. It’s a place of high expectations, deep curiosity and thoughtful collaboration.

As a Shipping & Inventory Coordinator, you’ll be a member of our global procurement team that is responsible for managing the full procurement life cycle across a wide variety of assets, with a heavy emphasis on technology products and hardware. In this role, you’ll handle day-to-day shipping and receiving activities, track inventory, and get involved in inventory analysis and forecasting. The regular work schedule for this role will be 9:30am to 6:30pm, Monday to Friday. 

What you’ll do:

• Work closely with stakeholders to define shipping requirements and delivery specifications; prioritize all requests according to stakeholder needs
• Maintain the integrity of asset data; report and present inventory data to stakeholders
• Transport assets to and from offsite data centers
• Work closely with Data Center, Server and Desktop Support teams to efficiently store, track and report on stock inventory levels
• Manage the shipping and receiving process, asset tag equipment and perform data entry in Asset Management system
• Perform inventory counts and checks on a regular basis to ensure accuracy
• Manage international shipments through the entire process from creating shipping labels and clearing customs to confirming delivery
• Proactively communicate shipment status to internal stakeholders

 What we’re looking for:

• An interest in technology and learning what is new in the industry
• A desire to continually identify opportunities to improve and learn
• Excellent customer service skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency in Excel
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to lift or move items weighing up to 75lbs
• A highly motivated, self-starter who is eager to learn
• Someone who works well in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment

Bonus points for: 

• International shipping experience
• Previous warehousing or inventory control experience