POSITION SUMMARY:
The Shipping Coordinator will coordinate and manage full truckload and LTL orders and schedule pickups. This individual will oversee outbound packages for transportation and assist in making sure all items are inspected, shipped, and processed on time while complying with company policies and guidelines. The Shipping Coordinator will ensure all scheduled shipments are available and loaded on time and within budget. The shipping coordinator also monitors and oversees outgoing shipping activities to verify items are shipping to the correct location and in good condition
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIE
- S:Reviewing sales orders, processing order changes, managing returns/cancellations, printing shipping labels, scheduling loads and processing shipping paperwo
- rkCoordinate and oversee shipping services to ensure that orders are filled correct
- lyCommunicating with shippers to provide rates, managing large quantities of packages, and assisting with various routing tas
- ksConfirm and ensure weights and package sizes (dims) are correctly posted, correct charges are applied, and packages are transacted properly inside the company inventory system to resolve issues with shipping orde
- rsManage Shipping Orders and Invoices by reviewing shipping notices, orders, invoices, and other documents to ensure that the correct shipping methods (TL, LTL, Parcel, Air, Ocean) are used, and documentation is accurately stored in the company databa
- seAssist with inspecting loads and operations to make sure that they comply with shipping specifications and ensure proper use of warehouse spa
- ceCompile required reporting and metrics in support of the business and departme
- ntOther duties and tasks as assigned by manag
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SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILI
TY:This position has no direct repor
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POSITION REQUIREME
- NTS:Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with internal teams, external partners, and custom
- ers.Proficiency in logistics software and systems, such as transportation management systems (TMS) and enterprise resource planning (ERP) sys
- temsProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically MS Excel for scheduling, tracking, and report
- ing.Knowledge of regulatory requirements and compliance standards related to transportation and logistics operati
- ons.Strong organizational skills with attention to de
- tailStrong analytical skills and proficiency in data gather
- ing.Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and deadli
- nes.Must be an individual that pays keen attention to even the smallest of det
- ailsMust have good judgement and decision-making abili
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REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERI
- ENCE:Proven experience of at least 2+ years of concrete and verifiable knowledge of shipping and/or logistics proce
- duresA minimum of high school diploma required or equiv
- alentMust have direct shipping day-to-day experience performing routing, processing, and closing sales orders after pickup of shipments, maintaining safe and clean dock shipping
- areaMust be willing and able to work as part of a
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