Logistics Coordinator

Job Description:

Champion Petfoods is expanding! We are excited to announce that we are looking for a Warehouse Technician-Clerk to join our rapidly growing company. With thirty years of growth in the global pet food sector, our ORIJEN and ACANA brands define our vision of being The Global Leader in Advancing Premium Food for Pets. If you are passionate about personal and professional growth and see yourself as a key player contributing to our continued success by working in our award-winning company – we would love to hear from you.

Summary

The Warehouse Clerk will be in charge of all shipping documentation for domestic and international shipping of Champion Petfoods. USA.  This position will schedule and coordinate the efficient order process from order entry through customer invoicing at its manufacturing facility in Auburn, KY. System accuracy as well as physical load quality will be key areas of focus for the shipping clerk. This position anchors all warehouse office activity and documentation requirements.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the communicator to logistic companies, commercial services and the customer.
• Performs the scheduling of all outbound orders (domestic and international) using logistic companies and scheduling software packages.
• Prepares all order documentation for picking process and makes sure floor workloads coincide with shipping schedules.
• Systematically controls all orders through M3 to final stage of invoicing and company billing – trouble shoots and problem solves accordingly.
• Fixes allocation issues and works with customer service to make sure customer order accuracy and fill rates are 100%.
• Responsible for POS items and inventory accuracy. 
• Works with corporate marketing team to ensure POS items are at the distributors in a timely manner.
• Ships all marketing samples nationwide.
• Monitors language label inventory and coordinates export labeling with outside vendor and internal work teams.
• Responsible for all BOL filing and order document archives.
• Acts as back up for team lead and coordinator in their absence to make sure work-loads are progressing throughout the day and shipments are loaded on time.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in shipping and receiving operations.
• Two years of warehouse experience.
• One year of experience in export shipment documentation.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Highly flexible, adaptable, and able to work under pressure.
• Solid interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a diverse working environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Self-directed, with the ability to work successfully either independently or as part of a team.
• Strong organizational abilities, time management and prioritizing skills, and keen attention to detail in all areas of work.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite software.

Working Conditions

• 24/7 availability and overtime may be required
• Willing to work any shift as necessary
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Willingness to adhere to strict quality and safety standards.
• Work activities will include both indoor and outdoor environments
• Regularly required to work at heights; fall arrest training to be provided by the Company
• Manufacturing plant working conditions, with exposure to dust, noise, odors and/or fluctuating temperatures
• Working conditions are within a pet food production warehouse environment with exposure to dust, noise, odors and fluctuating temperatures.

Come as you are.

We value diversity in all forms and know the power it can bring. Workplace equality allows for creative ideas to bloom, diverse points of views to be heard, and increases overall happiness. That sounds pretty good to us.

Champion is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between the range listed above, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including but not limited to, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, if eligible, including variable pay, medical and dental benefits, participation in 401k plan, and paid time off benefits.  Eligibility for these additional elements depend on the position offered and the employee’s work schedule (i.e., part-time schedule, store associate).  Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an applicant receives an offer of employment.