Shipping Coordinator- First Shift

Thermo Fisher Scientific•Charlotte, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Shipping Coordinator works on-site in the Thermo Fisher Scientific production-site warehouse in Pineville, North Carolina. The role supports accurate shipment of customer orders and customer service by coordinating production schedules, assessing materials, tracking work orders, and addressing scheduling and delivery issues. The coordinator works with manufacturing, purchasing, supervision, and other cross-functional teams to achieve schedule attainment and improve supply chain practices.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 1 year of work experience in distribution, a warehouse, supply chain, or a related field.
Proficiency using an ERP system.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Strong analytical skills and practical discernment.
Ability to build relationships across functional teams.
Ability to manage multiple tasks within tight deadlines.
Ability to work in a matrixed, cross-functional team environment and in a global organization, including with external clients.
Ability to work independently and typically initiate tasks with input or mentorship from a manager.
Ability to lift 50+ lbs.
Ability to walk frequently throughout the workday in the warehouse.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or another business or technical field.
SAP experience.
Experience with powered industrial trucks, such as order pickers or forklifts.
Experience in an FDA-regulated environment or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Manage the creation, communication, and deployment of the weekly production schedule for all manufacturing work centers.
Apply available capacity effectively while level loading demand requirements.
Conduct final material assessments and initiate the release of work orders to manufacturing.
Track work-order statuses through manufacturing and review work-in-process material inventory on the production floor.
Address work-order delays cross-functionally to resolve issues and maintain schedule adherence.
Identify and highlight capacity constraints and collaborate with manufacturing teams to resolve them.
Coordinate with cross-functional teams to achieve schedule attainment, accounting for supply, capacity, equipment, and other operational constraints.
Collaborate with manufacturing personnel, purchasing, and supervision on material status and production-planning issues.
Provide input and recommendations to improve supply chain strategies, policies, and practices.
Participate in problem-resolution activities to support timely deliveries and reduce back orders.
Perform other related duties as required or assigned.