Shipping Receiving Coordinator - Level 2

Shipping Receiving Coordinator Level 2

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman's Space Sector is seeking a Shipping Receiving Coordinator Level 2 to join our team in Charlotte, NC. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.

An organization within Northrop Grumman's, SYNOPTICS is the world-wide leader in the growth, fabrication, and coating of crystalline materials used in laser systems. These "solid-state" laser crystals are used in products ranging from medical lasers to military laser systems. The Charlotte facility has been operating for over 60 years in the laser industry and has developed the reputation of providing the highest quality products with timely deliveries. Within the facility, solid-state oxide and fluoride crystals are grown from a high-temperature melt. SYNOPTICS has full optical fabrication capabilities for various plano and spherical geometries. SYNOPTICS serves the photonics and optics industry across the globe.

In this job, you will:

• Follow daily shipping schedule, verify sales order information, ensure any applicable export requirements are fulfilled, and work with the Sales team to address any issues
• Communicate with Accounting and obtain approval for customer shipments with credit or cash-in-advance terms
• Provide shipping and QA data to the Sales team as requested
• Retrieve parts from Manufacturing to process for inventory and shipment
• Review part drawings for QA requirements and shipping deliverables
• Create work orders and Special Work Instructions to perform any needed internal or external processing of finished goods
• Perform daily inventory adjustments and validation within the Shop Floor Control and ERP systems, investigating discrepancies as needed
• Support the inventory management of internal parts to support manufacturing
• Participate in month cycle counts of finished goods inventory
• Process receipt of purchased items, matching packing slips to purchase orders and processing them in the ERP system before submitting to Purchasing
• Utilize the electronic Shop Floor Control, ERP, and export management systems for data entry and scanning parts through applicable shipping steps
• Maintain a safe, clean and organized work area, including proper organization of finished goods inventory
• Perform work in a manner complying with our ISO 9001 quality and EHS management systems
• Distribution and storage of Kan-Ban expendables

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED and 3-5 years experience in a Shipping/Receiving role within a manufacturing or distribution environment
• No Clearance Required
• Basic computer skills including the use of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word
• Flexible schedule and the ability to work overtime as needed to meet shipment schedules
• Effective communication skills with peers, other department staff, and management are essential
• Ability to communicate in English, verbally and written, in a technical environment
• Strong work ethic, ability to multitask, positive attitude, and willingness to learn
• Strong attention to detail, basic math skills, and the ability to interpret engineering prints
• Maintain written/electronic records and keep an organized work environment using 5S principles
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and operate a forklift

Preferred Qualifications:

• An associate degree in a related field
• 6-10 years in a Shipping/Receiving role with experience in domestic and international shipments
• Knowledge of processing shipments through FEDEX, UPS, and DHL systems
• Experience with ERP systems and inventory management

Primary Level Salary Range: $41,300.00 - $68,900.00. The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.