Shipping Coordinator

VIRA Insight • Lewisville, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Shipping Coordinator will coordinate and manage full truckload and LTL orders and schedule pickups. This individual will oversee outbound packages for transportation and assist in making sure all items are inspected, shipped, and processed on time while complying with company policies and guidelines. The Shipping Coordinator will ensure all scheduled shipments are available and loaded on time and within budget. The shipping coordinator also monitors and oversees outgoing shipping activities to verify items are shipping to the correct location and in good condition. Founded in 1996, VIRA Insight is a premier design, engineering, and manufacturing firm dedicated to creating innovative retail solutions. For more than 25 years, we have partnered with leading retailers and brands to enhance the shopping experience through bespoke fixtures, furniture, and visual merchandising displays. Our expertise spans diverse offerings, including pop-up shops, signage, AR/VR design development, omni-channel solutions, and more. Renowned clients such as Walmart, Walgreens, CVS and e.l.f Beauty value our expertise, efficiency, and customer-focused approach, trusting us to handle their needs from concept to delivery. To thrive in a rapidly evolving global market, VIRA Insight has adopted a Multi-National Manufacturing Strategy. This strategy supports resilience and adaptability by leveraging operations across strategic regions, including our corporate headquarters in Lewisville, Texas, as well as facilities in China, Vietnam, Cambodia, India, and soon, Malaysia. Our diversified supply chain ensures agility and precision, enabling seamless project execution customized to meet each client's unique requirements. With a legacy of excellence and a vision for the future, VIRA Insight is committed to redefining the retail experience, delivering innovative solutions that inspire and engage customers.

Requirements

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with internal teams, external partners, and customers.
• Proficiency in logistics software and systems, such as transportation management systems (TMS) and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically MS Excel for scheduling, tracking, and reporting.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and compliance standards related to transportation and logistics operations.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in data gathering.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.
• Must be an individual that pays keen attention to even the smallest of details
• Must have good judgement and decision-making abilities
• Proven experience of at least 2+ years of concrete and verifiable knowledge of shipping and/or logistics procedures
• A minimum of high school diploma required or equivalent
• Must have direct shipping day-to-day experience performing routing, processing, and closing sales orders after pickup of shipments, maintaining safe and clean dock shipping area
• Must be willing and able to work as part of a team

Responsibilities

• Reviewing sales orders, processing order changes, managing returns/cancellations, printing shipping labels, scheduling loads and processing shipping paperwork
• Coordinate and oversee shipping services to ensure that orders are filled correctly
• Communicating with shippers to provide rates, managing large quantities of packages, and assisting with various routing tasks
• Confirm and ensure weights and package sizes (dims) are correctly posted, correct charges are applied, and packages are transacted properly inside the company inventory system to resolve issues with shipping orders
• Manage Shipping Orders and Invoices by reviewing shipping notices, orders, invoices, and other documents to ensure that the correct shipping methods (TL, LTL, Parcel, Air, Ocean) are used, and documentation is accurately stored in the company database
• Assist with inspecting loads and operations to make sure that they comply with shipping specifications and ensure proper use of warehouse space
• Compile required reporting and metrics in support of the business and department
• Other duties and tasks as assigned by manager

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees