Inbound Container Scheduler

Surya Carpet•White, GA

74d•Onsite

About The Position

The Inbound Container Scheduler coordinates the scheduling and receipt of inbound containers, drop/pick trailers, and live unloads at the distribution center. This role manages daily and weekly appointment scheduling in WMS, monitors container ETAs and transit status, processes release documentation, and communicates receiving information across the dock, warehouse crews, and other departments. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven warehouse environment.

Requirements

1-2 years of experience in warehousing/transportation with a focus on truck/container scheduling and receipt
High school diploma or equivalent
Proficient in Microsoft Office, primarily Excel and Outlook
Strong attention to detail
Good verbal and written communication skills
Adapts well to change
Punctual and reliable
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

Experience with High jump WMS and/or Microsoft D365
Experience processing bills of lading and working with freight forwarders

Responsibilities

Monitor inbound shipments and create the container schedule for drop/pick and live unloads
Print and complete receiving sheets; set up expected unloads in WMS for the next day
Open and close appointments for warehouse crews and check variances as needed
Communication required receiving information to the dock and affected departments
Send the next-day unload list to all applicable parties daily
Create appointments in WMS for the following week
Notify teams upon arrival of special items and follow up to ensure timely receipt
Check container ETAs daily, update the system, and report changes to the appropriate parties
Process original documents and send OBLs (Original Bills of Lading) to forwarders for container release
Monitor all special or urgent items in transit and respond to status requests from other departments
Track air and courier shipments daily and request upload/receipt upon arrival
Monitor ROG (Receipt of Goods) to ensure all POs are received in MAS; confirm and resolve variances
Cross-train with co-workers to ensure adequate coverage during time off