Freight Coordinator

Steffes • Fargo, ND

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for managing, coordinating, and supporting inbound and outbound freight requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Logistics, Purchasing Management, Supply Chain or Engineering
• Intermediate computer knowledge (Windows, email, internet, etc.)
• Written and verbal communication
• Ability to perform math computations and analysis.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds from floor to waist, carry 50 pounds, and push and/or pull up to 20 pounds.
• Ability to climb ladders and/or stairs.
• Stooping, crouching, kneeling, and bending.
• Handling, feeling, and gripping would be required for some activities.
• Visual acuity is required to inspect work completed.
• Learn new tasks, remember processes, maintain focus, complete tasks independently, make timely decisions in the context of a workflow, ability to communicate with visitors, ability to complete tasks in situations that have a speed or productivity quota.

Nice To Haves

• 2+ years of related work experience in freight management

Responsibilities

• Coordinating all transportation for inbound/outbound shipments, including site and intercompany transfers.
• Ensuring all loads are utilized at maximum capacity and optimize routing to reduce freight costs.
• Monitoring and updating the Shipping Calendar and providing essential communication with appropriate personnel.
• Managing outbound freight charges ensuring processing fees are added to the pack list so accurate and timely invoicing can occur.
• Communicating with Carriers to ensure timely and accurate delivery of Steffes products.
• Coordinating all expedited shipments to minimize impact to production while still minimizing cost.
• Initiating, monitoring, and following up on freight claims to ensure accurate compensation is received.
• Coordinating with buyers to ensure most cost-effective transportation is selected.
• Tracking and tracing shipments.
• Ensuring optimal communication with Sales, Customers, & Shipping & Receiving.
• Auditing, approving, and coding freight bills and assisting in timely payment for all freight related invoices.
• Contesting any freight invoice discrepancies with freight carriers and following up on resolutions.
• Acting as a subject matter expert for best packaging practices and freight classification.
• Managing NAFTA and customs invoicing.
• Working with Logistics Specialist to evaluate freight metrics and KPI’s to support continual process improvement.
• Maintaining a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a collaborative manner with customers, suppliers, co-workers, and management.
• Helping the company meet its Strategic, Quality and Safety objectives.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive Low Deductible/Low Out-of-Pocket Medical Insurance Plan
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Generous 401K matching
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Personal Days
• Employer-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Mental Health & Wellbeing Resources
• Paid Military Leave
• Education Assistance Program
• Paid Paternity Leave
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Paid Jury Duty Leave
• Employer-paid Virtual Physical Therapy Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level