Shipping Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Shipping Coordinator

Primary accountabilities:

• Assists Logistics Manager with daily management of the product shipment cycle from carrier scheduling through loading and shipment.
• A good reputation and relationship with carriers
• Prompt loading
• Accurate paperwork and billing
• Development of the most cost effective options
• Front line management of Shipping and Logistics hourly personnel
• Organization and maintenance of the finished goods warehouse.
• A high degree of inventory accuracy to include frequent cycle counts
• Minimal handling damage and follow-up on any issues
• Efficient loading capability and tracking of load times
• Leadership of the shipping team
• Accident free work environment
• Increasing levels of operator capability through training
• Most efficient assignment of resources
• Achieve a high level of customer satisfaction
• Assist Logistics Manager/Customer Service Representative/Planner
• Customer interface
• Order entry
• Paper Machine block scheduling maintenance
• Quality Complaints follow-up with improvement plans

Skills/ Experience required

• Mastery of the basic elements of warehouse operations
• Mastery of the manufacturing execution system
• Knowledge of customers and customer requirements
• Knowledge of shipping documentation requirements and the billing process
• Experience with managing carriers
• Experience with machine scheduling and production planning
• Demonstrate teamwork skills

Job Requirements:

To perform at a proficient level, a candidate would be expected to have:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Logistics, Business Administration or related field preferred
• 2 – 4 years of logistics/traffic experience preferred
• Oral and written communication skills
• Presentation skills
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills
• Ability to take initiative
• Supervisory/leadership and strategic planning skills
• Customer focused
• Attention to detail