Shipping Coordinator
About The Position
Responsible for coordinating and optimizing the transportation functions of our paper manufacturing facility. Daily Operations & Scheduling Maintain a real-time truck schedule and monitor trim schedules to sync production with outbound logistics. Secure transportation capacity by assigning loads to carriers and planning delivery appointments. Partner closely with the Logistics Supervisor to ensure all daily shipments are cleared and dispatched. Proactively follow up with carriers to guarantee on-time delivery and resolve transit delays. Carrier & Financial Management Execute a least-cost routing strategy to optimize freight spend without compromising service. Solicit, analyze, and maintain freight rates within the transportation management system. Approve freight invoices, including detention and accessorial charges. Maintain positive business relationships with carriers and customers through regular performance reviews and meetings. Analysis & Compliance Perform cost-benefit analyses on shipping lanes and logistics projects. Conduct Safety Observations to maintain facility-wide safety standards.
Requirements
- 1-3 years' experience as a shipping coordinator
- Strong time- management, organization, and prioritize skills with the ability to multitask and meet multiple concurrent deadlines.
- Solid written and verbal communication skills; ability to interact positively with all levels of the organization.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Strong aptitude for analyzing numerical/statistical data and applying cost-benefit techniques.
- Excellent verbal and written skills for negotiating with carriers and reporting to internal leadership.
- Proven ability to balance immediate priorities with long-term strategic objectives.
Responsibilities
- Maintain a real-time truck schedule and monitor trim schedules to sync production with outbound logistics.
- Secure transportation capacity by assigning loads to carriers and planning delivery appointments.
- Partner closely with the Logistics Supervisor to ensure all daily shipments are cleared and dispatched.
- Proactively follow up with carriers to guarantee on-time delivery and resolve transit delays.
- Execute a least-cost routing strategy to optimize freight spend without compromising service.
- Solicit, analyze, and maintain freight rates within the transportation management system.
- Approve freight invoices, including detention and accessorial charges.
- Maintain positive business relationships with carriers and customers through regular performance reviews and meetings.
- Perform cost-benefit analyses on shipping lanes and logistics projects.
- Conduct Safety Observations to maintain facility-wide safety standards.
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision insurance coverage
- life and disability insurance
- retirement savings plan
- paid holidays
- paid time off (PTO)
- quarterly bonus eligibility, which is based on company and individual performance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
