Shipping Coordinator, Temp

Description

Location:

Onsite

Status:
Temporary to Hire

The Coordinator is responsible for shipment planning and load building for various customers. Answer shipping-related questions, convey (written & verbal) communications (within and outside) the department, and maintain good housekeeping and safety practices and standards.

• Responsible for routing various customers such as Big Box, Majors, Off Price or International
• Coordinating with carriers and freight forwarders to schedule pickup of goods.
• Manage strong communication, email etiquette and relationship skills with both internal/external customers
• Responsible for running Routing Reports and calculating accurate details for outbound freight
• Maintains a focus on cancel dates, aging PO’s, INDC’s and prioritizes accordingly
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure PO’s are packed to ship on time
• Route orders utilizing customer vendor portals to ensure PO are shipped successfully
• Communicate with management any ongoing opportunities and elevate risk
• Partner with Customer Service and Wave Planners for extensions
• Tracks shipments as needed and communicates information internally
• Determine the best mode of transportation for shipments
• Proactive in reviewing priorities to ensure ship windows are met
• Create and maintain export documents for International shipments
• Generate, update, print, and upload Bills of Ladings
• Pulls POD’S/BOL’S as needed for auditors
• Cross-train in various areas of Shipping to provide support based on business needs and open to opportunities in support other areas
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned
• Ensure safe work practices are exercised
• Regular attendance and punctuality are required.
• Flexibility to work OT, Saturdays, and Holidays

• Works well under pressure
• Strong communication and problem solving skills
• Possess moderate Microsoft (Excel, Word)
• Must be able to work both independently and as a team player

• High School diploma or equivalent, some college desirable
• Experience working in distribution and/or logistics

• Lifting, pushing, pulling or moving cartons up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand and walk continuously throughout the day
• Work in cooler and heated conditions based on the time of year