Freight Forwarder Admin
About The Position
Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems is hiring a Freight Forwarder Admin based in Redmond, Washington. The role manages orders shipped via freight forwarder from inspection through carrier pickup. The position involves coordinating transportation and shipment tracking, reviewing and supporting Sales Commit activities, maintaining comments with the PMO, and providing reliable data to customers and leadership. The work takes place in a manufacturing environment and may involve time pressure. Employment is contingent on successfully passing a background screening and drug test, including cannabis screening. Because Astronics is a U.S. Department of Defense contractor, the position may involve access to items subject to U.S. export-control laws; employment is contingent on authorization to access those items when applicable. The company does not guarantee or have an obligation to seek that authorization.
Requirements
- High school diploma.
- Typically 1–2 years of direct experience in the essential functions of the position.
- Ability to understand and apply information conveyed in written and oral methods.
- Ability to communicate information and ideas in writing and verbally so others understand.
- Ability to identify problems or potential problems and coordinate with others to resolve them.
- Ability to understand and quickly respond to customer needs.
- Microsoft Excel skills.
- Microsoft Outlook skills.
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 30 pounds.
Responsibilities
- Communicate with freight forwarders.
- Negotiate and arrange the transport of goods with shipping or freight companies.
- Track the delivery progress of shipments.
- Review Sales Commit and assist with pre-staging.
- Communicate with PMO and maintain Sales Commit comments.
- Capture reliable data to share with customers and leadership.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
- Flexible spending account (FSA) and health savings account (HSA).
- Voluntary life/AD&D, voluntary critical illness, accident prevention, and hospital indemnity coverage.
- 401(k) and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
- Employee Assistance Program and a work/life balance culture.
- Paid time off starting at 120 hours annually.
- 12 paid holidays per year.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
