Shipping Coordinator

POSITION SUMMARY The Shipping Coordinator is part of the team responsible for the day-to-day shipping and receiving operations. This includes coordination, preparation, and organization of bills of lading, packing slips, invoices and required export licenses or compliance documents (schedules inbound/outbound traffic, prepares documentation for outbound shipments and contacts carriers for rates/availability). Utilizes internal process to record and track all shipping transactions. Troubleshoots shipping delays or changes with carriers and communicates to customers. Receives, stores, packs and ships merchandise or materials. Will assist in reconciliation of month end inventories and maintains appropriate levels of supplies and places orders when needed. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Communicates with Logistics Supervisor/Manager and Team Leader to ensure that all shipping and receiving needs are met and notifies team members of changes in schedule so workload can be adjusted accordingly. This includes maintaining accurate records of all appointments on a Shared Microsoft Outlook calendar. Works with SALS group, trucking companies, carriers and freight forwarders ensuring necessary documentation is available to prepare accurate shipping documents. Notify Sales and SALS group when required delivery date can’t be met, transportation cost is too high, or trucks are not available. Prepares shipping documents in accordance with written procedure and customer requirements Verify that material being shipped meets all legal requirements including hazmat regulations and weight restrictions. Maintain a list of approved carriers, request rate quotes from approved carriers, and schedule carriers to meet required delivery. Check all inbound material for quality approval, print all necessary quality related receiving documents. Investigates and communicates with Purchasing and Quality Control departments if material does not meet requirements. Confirms all incoming materials have an SDS in the CIMS database. This also includes checking incoming material database for all imports to make sure that they are in compliance with Fujimi’s CT-PAT related documents and inbound container check sheet with quality receiving documents. Prepare physical inventory count sheets, completes physical counts, and assists in the reconciliation of any discrepancies that may occur. Reconciles all discrepancies prior to entry into system. Notify interested parties when materials have arrived or when there are discrepancies. Records all inventory related transactions into Microsoft Dynamics SL. Enters all applicable raw materials in FCPDB and all non-inventory related transactions into Req Logic. Pull orders using forklift, pallet jack, or cart and complete all inspections as detailed in written procedure. Physically load and unload trucks using forklift or pallet jack, complete all inspections, and complete receiving documentation in accordance with written procedure. Conduct regular counts of non-inventory items in the office area and warehouses and place orders for needed items. Create load plans and make sure that weight is evenly distributed in shipping trailer or container. Performs other job-related duties as assigned. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS COMPETENCY STATEMENTS Decision Making – Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures. Honesty / Integrity – Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace. Interpersonal – Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals. Judgment – The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information. Safety Awareness – Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety. Organized – Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task. Customer Oriented – Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures. Problem Solving – Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems. Team Builder – Ability to convince a group of people to work toward a goal. Responsible – Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one’s conduct. Working Under Pressure – Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations. Communication – Effectively communicate with internal and external contacts. Time Management – Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines. SKILLS & ABILITIES Education – High School Graduate (Diploma) or General Education Degree (GED) required. Experience – Requires 1 years warehouse/shipping & receiving experience. Equivalent Fujimi experience will be considered. Computer Skills – Must be proficient with Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, and a working knowledge of inventory management systems (Dynamic SL is desired). Certifications & Licenses – 1 year forklift experience. DOT training or successful completion of DOT training within 2 months is required. HAZMAT training is required, all shipping and receiving of hazardous material must be done in accordance with applicable regulatory organization. Other Requirements – None. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Not Applicable – Activity is not applicable to this position. Occasionally – Reach above shoulders and climb. Occasionally will lift/carry up to 100 pounds (with assistance or equipment). Frequently – Stand, walk, sit, handle, manually manipulate, reach outward, grasp, squat, kneel and speak. Includes frequently lifting/carrying up to 50 pounds and pushing/pulling up to 100 pounds. Other Physical Requirements – Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - Safety glasses (ANSI Z87+) required, hearing protection and gloves may also be used. WORK ENVIRONMENT & CONDITIONS Works primarily in an office environment with occasional exposure to manufacturing and warehouse environment. MENTAL OR VISUAL DEMAND Continuous visual attention and mental demand for various detail-oriented tasks with competing deadlines. Frequent interpersonal interactions involving time management, decision-making, problem-solving and conceptualizing. Constant visual demand for operation of computer hardware/software systems. Deals with frequent interruptions and shifting priorities. ATTENDANCE Regular attendance is essential to the smooth operation of our company and shows respect for the organization and department personnel, including team members and your manager who may do your job in your absence. It is necessary for you to report to work regularly and on time. SAFETY Participate in the company’s safety culture by performing duties in accordance with acceptable, safe work procedures and Fujimi approved operating standards. FLSA STATUS Non-Exempt EEO Statement Fujimi Corporation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Reasonable Accommodations Statement To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. #J-18808-Ljbffr