Shipping Coordinator II

Allison Transmission•Indianapolis, IN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Building cities. Driving commerce. Fueling Progress. For over 100 years, Allison has powered the vehicles and technology that move our world forward. What powers us? Our employees. From the first person hired by James Allison in 1915 to the thousands across the globe who work for Allison today, we're driving progress everywhere because we employ top talent worldwide. In both the Allison Transmission and Allison Off-Highway Drive and Motion Systems business units, our team strives to Improve the Way the World Works. Learn more about this role and how you can begin driving your career forward!

Requirements

Understanding of freight optimization, mode selection and cost control to benefit the customer.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including functions for tracking shipments and creating reports as needed.
Strong data accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to work overtime with little or no notice.
Ability to handle exceptions, disruptions and last-minute shipment changes.
Strong communication with carriers, suppliers, warehouse teams and customer service.
High level of organization and urgency.
Ability to work independently.
5 plus years of experience in shipping, logistics or warehouse operations.
Demonstrated experience in support of DOD shipping requirements.
5 years in a shipment coordinator-level role.
Hands-on experience processing domestic and international bound shipments.
Experience preparing and reviewing key documents like bills of lading, packing lists, commercial invoices, etc.
Familiarity with carrier scheduling, and freight booking.
Working knowledge of ERP systems, preferably SAP.
Experience working directly with carriers of all transportation modes.
Ability to train others.
Situational experience resolving carrier delays, shipment discrepancies or documentation issues.
Experience working under tight deadlines and adjusting to last-minute changes.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and schedule shipments directly with customers, customer agents, freight carriers and couriers.
Prepare shipping documentation, labels, and paperwork for both domestic and international locations.
Maintain accurate records of shipping activities.
Coordinate and prioritize outbound shipments with warehouse personnel.
Ensure company safety policies and regulatory requirements are always met.
Train additional personnel (both ATI and Contract) to achieve process continuity.