Shipping Coordinator

Syntec Optics•Rochester, NY

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Shipping Coordinator will be responsible for all shipping and receiving activities, management of finished goods, customer overrun inventory, and packaging supplies. This role involves ensuring the accurate and efficient movement of goods, maintaining inventory accuracy, and coordinating with various departments to meet customer demands.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Minimum two years experience in Shipping/Receiving.
Ability to use Excel, Word and Power Point.
Ability to use Microsoft Outlook to communicate with Customers, Vendors and inter office staff on a regular basis.
Familiar with custom software programs for freight vendors; UPS, Fed-Ex, ETC.
Basic arithmetic skills and attention to details is required.
Ability to handle multiple priorities.
Good communication skills.
Work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

Forward daily customer shipping transactions and incoming packing lists to Accounting.
Verify if quantities produced satisfy customer order quantities and advise Expeditor of any shortages.
Determine proper packaging for shipping parts to and from outside services, following work instructions to prevent damage.
Review UPS, Federal Express, and Local Delivery Service statements to control shipping expenses.
Pull product ahead of ship date to ensure timely shipments.
Review purchase orders for outside services and packing materials for proper closure.
Adjust overruns into inventory in a timely manner.
Ensure the accuracy of overrun and finished goods inventory.
Verify information and quantities for non-stock or special order items.
Ensure proper shipping of all items, including correct containers, counts, packing slips/invoices, and associated paperwork.
Receive product, verify quantity in ERP system, and notify Purchasing of discrepancies.
Maintain a clean and organized Shipping/Receiving area.
Work with Customer Service on daily shipping requirements.
When requested, work on special projects and various related assignments.
May be required to work in various areas of operations, assist accounting with cycle counting and year-end inventory.
May be required to compile various reports and data tracking.
Perform other related duties and assignments as required.