Shipping Coordinator

Description

Purpose & Scope: We are looking for a Shipping Coordinator at our Lenoir, NC facility. This role will prepare documentation, maintain records, and coordinate logistics for product shipment

Principle Responsibilities: 

• Prepares documentation, maintains records, and coordinates logistics for product shipment
• Leads communications within the Shipping/Receiving area. Schedules and Coordinates both Domestic and International freight forwarder transactions
• Ensures freight forwarders are selected based on company objectives for cost and delivery
• Maintains shipping records, including providing tracking or shipping transaction in appropriate systems
• Prepare boxes with appropriate labels for shipment as required
• Provide guidance to others within the shipping/receiving area
• Communicates status of shipping/receiving activities to appropriate personnel
• Review open customer orders, create pick worksheets on an as needed basis to efficiently meet customer shipping schedule and satisfy the requested ship dates
• Generate shipping output documents as required
• Generate customer invoicing upon shipping. Audit waiting-to-ship reports daily to ensure all invoicing is completed
• Coordinate the shipping of freight by contacting appropriate fright carriers
• Communicate shipping volumes and priorities closely Shipping Supervisor
• Maintain knowledge of current international import/export regulatory requirements

• Work in Plant environment, shipping dock, cold environment

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong troubleshooting skills
• Strong Customer Service Skills
• Strong time management and organizational skill;
• Ability to multitask
• Excellent computer skills
• Experience with excel