Shipping Coordinator

Shipping Coordinator

Sandvik has an opportunity for a Shipping Coordinator in Alachua, Florida USA (greater Gainesville, FL area).

Sandvik is a global engineering leader with over 41,000 employees worldwide. We're proud to be ranked among Forbes' Top 100 Global Employers. At our Rotary Drilling Division headquarters in Alachua, Florida, we design and build world-class surface mining drill rigs used across the globe. Our culture is driven by innovation, collaboration, and a passion for solving real-world challenges — all in a fun, inclusive, and rewarding work environment.

In this role, you'll be at the center of a highly collaborative, global process—coordinating complex shipments, managing logistics partners, and ensuring smooth execution from factory to customer delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze and compare freight quotes from carriers, freight forwarders, and logistics providers to ensure cost-effective and reliable transportation solutions
• Coordinate complex shipments for large, heavy equipment, including trucking, ocean freight, crane services, and specialized transport
• Monitor production timelines and machine readiness to align shipping schedules with factory commitments
• Partner with Sales Support to understand customer requirements, Incoterms, delivery expectations, and documentation needs
• Track shipments in transit and maintain accurate status reporting, including key milestones and delivery timelines
• Communicate shipment updates, risks, and delays clearly and proactively to internal stakeholders
• Identify and mitigate potential risks such as scheduling conflicts, port congestion, or equipment constraints
• Collaborate with internal teams during high-volume periods to meet shipping commitments
• Ensure timely preparation and coordination of shipping documentation, including commercial invoices, packing lists, and bills of lading

Required Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
• Understanding of Incoterms and their impact on shipping responsibility and risk
• Familiarity with logistics requirements for heavy or oversized equipment
• Working knowledge of shipping documentation, including export and freight documentation
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Proactive problem-solving mindset with the ability to identify and escalate risks early
• Effective communication and collaboration skills across teams and regions

Preferred Experience

• Experience in logistics, shipping coordination, freight forwarding, or manufacturing environments
• Experience coordinating oversized, heavy-haul, or international shipments
• Familiarity with export requirements and global shipping processes

Our Culture & Values

• At Sandvik, our values guide everything we do:
• Customer Focus – We deliver value that makes a difference
• Innovation & Curiosity – We continuously learn and improve
• Responsibility – We act with integrity and accountability
• Winning Together – We collaborate to achieve success

Benefits

• Health care coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription, telemedicine) starting 30 days after hire.
• Paid vacation with up to 80 hours rollover.
• Paid parental leave (eligibility after 12 months)
• 401(k) with 5% annual salary contribution + 50% match on the first 6% starting 90 days after hire.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development support.
• A diverse, inclusive workplace where innovation thrives.