Shipping Associate

Job Summary This position acts as the distribution department liaison with customers regarding final delivery of shipments and supports shipping operations by preparing outbound shipment activities. Standard hours: Monday‑Friday 8 am‑5 pm; occasional overtime per business needs. No travel required. Job Description This position acts as the distribution department liaison with customers regarding final delivery of their shipments and supports shipping operations by preparing outbound shipment activities. Standard hours: Monday‑Friday 8 am‑5 pm; occasional overtime per business needs. No travel required. Duties And Responsibilities Complete job‑site confirmation calls to customers daily, at least 48 hours prior to ship date, verifying all pertinent customer details/delivery requirements. Creates all deliveries in SAP from orders and documents all special handling requirements on the delivery for Carlisle‑management transportation. Plans international (ocean) and parcel shipments in SAP and coordinates execution. Responds to Order Management requests to adjust orders/deliveries and communicates any delivery changes to the transportation team immediately and updates system. Communicates trailer availability to transportation team daily. Communicates with local LTL terminal(s) daily regarding equipment needed for pick‑up. Prints all domestic and international order pick lists and shipment paperwork. Utilizes Transportation Management System (TMS) to check‑in drivers upon arrival. Appoints (in TMS) and processes CPU and CRD shipments in SAP. Maintains dock schedule accuracy (loading hours/capacity) in TMS. Runs “Potential Shortage Report” daily – partner with inventory on potential material shortages. Pulls orders and stages products and/or loads containers. Obtains and processes product orders accurately, and on time. Facilitates accurate inventory by ensuring adherence to the local guidelines for shipments and inventory of finished goods and/or packaging and labels. Required Knowledge and Skills Essential Knowledge Knowledge of safety practices required when working on the warehouse floor. Ability to recognize and report a safety hazard. Knowledge of the company brands and all private label products including CCW, and any special product requirements. Able to competently perform tasks requiring SAP transactions. Essential Skills Reading – cycle count sheets, pick lists, packing lists, bill of lading, inbound schedules, labels, product codes, tags, etc. Ability to take and pass hazmat certifications (IATA, IMDG, 49CFR). Math – simple addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. Writing – recording of cycle counts. Communications – interact with all department personnel. Participate in safety programs and department work groups. Problem solving skills. Able to competently utilize SAP as a product research tool. Computer skills (SAP, SFIS, Outlook, Microsoft programs). Education And Experience High School Diploma or G.E.D equivalency education level required. Three (3) years of in‑house production, shipping, or material handling. Minimum 1–2 years of administrative experience working in a fast‑paced, high‑volume warehouse environment. Working Conditions Normal office environment with exposure to a manufacturing environment. Potential exposure to drafty work area, forklift traffic, chemical exposure. #J-18808-Ljbffr Carlisle Construction Materials