Shipping Coordinator

Shipping Coordinator

The Shipping Coordinator is responsible for overseeing all aspects of shipping products to customers and internal transfers. Will plan, schedule, execute shipping activities and ensure timely, accurate and compliant delivery of products.

Primary Responsibilities

• Processes small part & LTL shipments, processing in timely and accurate manner
• Understand the logistics process and procedure
• Monitors age and status of open freight shipments and follow-up on issues as needed
• Files and processes paperwork in accordance with the established procedures
• Schedules trucks through systems such as SAP and TMS
• Keeps accurate records on outgoing shipments
• Works closely with other departments to ensure timely shipments of all products and accurate tracking in operation system
• Prepares shipments including taking pictures, writing Bill of Lading/s (BOL) and other required documentation
• Assists shipping carriers in tracking and shipment information

Education:

• High School diploma or GED

Knowledge/Training

• Strong communication skills
• Excellent organization and administrative skills
• Customer service skills
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong computer skills
• Ability to operate warehouse machinery such as forklifts
• Detail oriented and the ability to multitask
• Knowledge of warehouse operation systems such as SAP or similar
• Knowledge of LTL and dedicated services
• Problem solving skills and a desire for continuous improvement

Experience:

• 1-3 years shipping experience in a warehouse environment.

About WEG Electric Corp.

WEG is the largest industrial electric motor manufacturer in the Americas and one of the largest manufacturers of electric motors in the world producing more than 21 million units annually. Founded in 1961, WEG operates mainly in the sector of capital goods, having five main businesses: Motors, Energy, Automation, Coatings Transmission & Distribution, providing global solutions for electric motors, variable frequency drives, soft starters, controls, panels, transformers, and generators. The US corporate office is located in Duluth, GA with manufacturing units in Minnesota, Indiana and Missouri with over 30 thousand employees worldwide.