Shipping Coordinator, Temp to Hire

Job Description

Job Description

Description : Location : Onsite

Status : Temporary to Hire

JOB SUMMARY

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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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 escalate 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

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

EXPERIENCE

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