Shipping and Receiving Specialist

Shipping and Receiving Specialist
Supports high-volume logistics with SAP proficiency, inventory accuracy, and discrepancy resolution in a fast-paced environment.

Job #136449

Manufacturing

Houston, Texas

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Talascend is currently seeking a Shipping and Receiving Specialist for a contract opportunity with our client in Houston, Texas .


Overview


The Shipping and Receiving Specialist supports high-volume logistics operations, managing domestic and international shipments, inventory accuracy, and resolving shipping discrepancies. The role requires proficiency in SAP, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.


Responsibilities

• Process and coordinate high-volume inbound and outbound shipments, ensuring compliance with policies and regulations.
• Prepare and review shipping and receiving documentation, including packing lists, bills of lading, import/export documents, and others.
• Utilize SAP and carrier systems to process transactions and support order fulfillment.
• Investigate and resolve shipping and receiving issues such as shortages, damages, and documentation errors.
• Coordinate with carriers, customs brokers, suppliers, customers, and internal teams to facilitate timely movement of materials.
• Partner with Customer Service, Project Management, Finance, Procurement, and Operations to meet delivery schedules.
• Manage return material authorizations (RMA) and returned goods processes with proper documentation.
• Maintain inventory integrity through accurate receiving, transaction processing, cycle counts, and reconciliation activities.
• Generate and analyze shipping, receiving, inventory, and performance reports.
• Prioritize and expedite critical shipments to meet customer and operational needs.
• Identify process improvements to enhance efficiency and throughput in shipping and receiving.
• Maintain compliance with safety, quality, trade, and company procedures.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in shipping, receiving, warehouse, logistics, or supply chain environments
• Experience handling high-volume domestic and international shipments
• Strong SAP experience with inventory and shipping transactions
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve shipping, receiving, and inventory discrepancies
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Good teamwork, flexibility, and initiative
• Professional interface with vendors, customers, and internal teams
• Effective time management skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, distribution, aerospace, or industrial environments
• Knowledge of customs documentation, import/export regulations, and freight forwarding
• Experience with inventory control, cycle counting, and root cause analysis
• Lean, Continuous Improvement, or Six Sigma experience
• Forklift certification and warehouse equipment experience

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.


Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.