Shippping Coordinator Sarasota

Located in Sarasota, Florida since 1991, LaFrance Corp's manufacturing and distribution facility plays a vital role in supporting customers across North America and around the world. Our Sarasota team is responsible for manufacturing, warehousing, and distributing high-quality on-product branding solutions used by many of the world's leading consumer and professional brands.

As part of LaFrance Corp, a privately owned company founded in 1946 and headquartered in Concordville, Pennsylvania, the Sarasota facility upholds a long-standing tradition of quality, innovation, and customer service. Our branding products can be found on premium sunglasses, luxury refrigerators, automotive key fobs, top-rated golf clubs, robotic vacuums, and many other well-known products.

The Sarasota location offers a casual, team-oriented, and professional work environment where employees are valued for their contributions. We believe in developing our people and promoting from within whenever possible, creating opportunities for long-term career growth. Backed by more than 75 years of industry expertise, our Sarasota team is committed to delivering exceptional products, dependable service, and lasting value to our customers every day.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, vacation, paid holidays, 401K Plan.

The Shipping Coordinator in Sarasota assists in the shipping process to ensure timely and accurate delivery of goods. This position is a combination of office/computer work using Business Central and AS400 and hands on warehouse tasks. This requires coordinating with customer service, carriers, and internal teams to schedule shipments, track orders, and resolve any logistical issues that may arise. The Shipping Coordinator will be responsible for maintaining detailed shipping records, preparing necessary documentation, and ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.

By effectively managing shipping operations, this role directly contributes to customer satisfaction and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will be proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of multitasking in a fast-paced environment to support the company’s supply chain objectives.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in shipping, logistics, or warehouse organization.
• Proficiency with shipping software and Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working in a warehouse or distribution center environment.

• Coordinate and schedule shipments with carriers and freight companies to meet delivery deadlines.
• Track and monitor shipments to ensure timely arrival and address any delays or issues promptly.
• Prepare and maintain accurate shipping documentation, including bills of lading, packing lists, and customs paperwork.
• Communicate regularly with warehouse staff, and customer service to provide updates and resolve shipping-related inquiries.
• Ensure compliance with all shipping regulations, company policies, and safety standards.
• Maintain organized records of all shipping activities and generate reports as needed.
• Collaborate with inventory and warehouse teams to optimize shipping schedules and inventory flow.
• Cycle counts and reconciliation.
• Preparation of freight shipments.
• Warehouse organization and improvement.
• Other projects as needed.

The required skills enable the Shipping Coordinator to efficiently manage daily shipping operations by organizing schedules, tracking shipments, and maintaining accurate documentation. Strong communication skills are essential for liaising with carriers, suppliers, and internal teams to ensure smooth coordination and timely resolution of issues. Proficiency in shipping software and Microsoft Excel supports data management and reporting tasks critical to monitoring shipment status and inventory levels.

Overall, these skills combine to ensure the Shipping Coordinator can effectively support the supply chain and contribute to the company’s success.