Logistics Specialist

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Works collaboratively with team members, managers, and facilitators to promote logistics excellence.
• Coordinates inbound shipments, including full truckload (FTL) shipments and returns.
• Negotiates with carriers regarding quotes, pickups, discounts, and freight claims.
• Processes warehouse orders, including picking tickets and order entry.
• Creates shipments in the ERP system and enters all required shipping details, including PRO numbers and delivery timelines.
• Communicates required shipping documentation to customers within established time frames.
• Schedules trucks for pickup, including both FTL and LTL shipments.
• Coordinates outbound shipments and deliveries.
• Prepares shipping documents, including export documentation and related internal records.
• Works closely with the shipping department to support daily shipment activities.
• Collaborates effectively with Customer Service Account Managers.
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance.
• Works cooperatively with others to meet departmental objectives.
• Maintains a clean work environment.

• Interfaces with international freight forwarders and schedules container shipments.
• Reviews daily shipment edit lists for accuracy.
• Administers Hazmat shipments in accordance with regulations.
• Traces, tracks and ensures compliance for proof of delivery requirements.
• Maintains the shipping files and documentation.
• Works directly with Bristol, Chatfield, and Highlands to assure order completion.
• Completes customs documentation and certificates of origin.
• Works closely with Quality Assurance on customer documentation requiring QA review.
• Coordinates with Accounting regarding shipping-related invoicing.
• Creates daily online UPS and Fed Ex shipments.
• Works closely with internal and external contacts to ensure accurate and timely completion of job tasks.
• Follows all departmental procedures to help ensure accuracy of shipping documentation.
• Complies with all required safety regulations.
• Performs month end closing activities as related to shipping.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience preferred in a shipping or receiving environment.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
• Experience using ERP systems;
  Net Suite experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to interact positively with transportation companies, providers, customers, and internal departments.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to Independently monitor and follow up on transportation progress.

• Sedentary work.
• Minimal lifting.
• Manual dexterity to operate standard office equipment and computer systems.

• This position requires that the employee be able to work effectively in a work environment involving:

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