Shipping and Receiving Coordinator

Hitachi•Auburn Hills, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Shipping & Receiving Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the receipt, inspection, storage, and movement of materials to support manufacturing and automation projects. This role coordinates inbound and outbound shipments, ensures compliance with customer and company shipping requirements, and maintains strong relationships with carriers, suppliers, and internal teams. The position plays a key role in inventory management, material handling, line-side support, and the accurate processing of purchasing, receiving, and accounting documentation. Success in this role requires strong organizational skills, logistics or supply chain experience, and the ability to collaborate across departments while maintaining a safe and efficient work environment.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in business environment
Logistics, Material Management or Supply Chain experience preferred.
Proficient in Microsoft Office.
Proven ability to accept direction and complete tasks as assigned while working as part of a team or individually.
Ability to lift to 50 lbs. as required.
Ability to obtain a Hi‐Lo (Forklift) and Overhead Crane license while employed at JR

Responsibilities

Validate all incoming shipments to ensure supplier paperwork matches physical items received and JR purchase orders.
Verify quantities received against purchase orders, packing lists, and supplier documentation.
Engage the Build Team and Engineering in quality control reviews of incoming shipments.
Perform material “check-in” processes to confirm delivery to the Build Team.
Schedule and coordinate all LTL freight and small parcel pickups and deliveries (e.g., FedEx, UPS).
Adhere to all client shipping guidelines, routing requirements, and packaging standards.
Communicate shipment status, exceptions, delays, tracking details, insurance information, and claims in a timely manner.
Maintain strong relationships with carriers and logistics partners.
Deliver materials to job shelves throughout the facility to support line-side stocking programs.
Stage skids and bulk materials at designated plant locations based on point-of-use requirements.
Work with the Build Team to develop, organize, and maintain material storage areas throughout the facility.
Safely load and unload machinery and equipment from all truck and trailer types used by JR, customers, and suppliers.
Ensure purchasing, receiving, and accounting documentation is accurately routed, filed, and maintained.
Resolve shipment discrepancies with the Purchasing team.
Process problem invoices through the Enlighten platform.
Initiate and manage the PRS process for returns, including logging and tracking root cause codes.
Coordinate with shipping and receiving team members and cross-functional partners to implement best practices and improve material flow.
Maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including coworkers, management, suppliers, and vendors.
Serve as a key on-site support resource while maintaining professionalism in all interactions.
Track and manage fleet vehicle sign-out at assigned business unit locations.