Sr Shipping Expeditor
About The Position
The Sr. Shipping Expeditor is responsible for the end-to-end execution of high-priority and expedited orders, ensuring speed, accuracy, and exceptional service. This position serves as a key liaison between Account Managers and warehouse operations, proactively driving communication, resolving issues, and maintaining strict adherence to service level expectations. In addition to hands-on fulfillment responsibilities, the Sr. Shipping Expeditor leads prioritization efforts, supports process improvements, and sets performance standards for expedited shipping within the warehouse.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent preferred
- 5+ years of warehouse, logistics, or distribution experience, with demonstrated experience handling priority or expedited orders
- Strong knowledge of warehouse operations, order fulfillment processes, and shipping methods
- Proficiency in warehouse systems (WMS/ERP) and Microsoft Excel
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Proven ability to prioritize in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a lead or senior-level warehouse role
- Knowledge of carrier systems (FedEx, UPS, LTL, etc.) used for expedited shipping
- Experience with inventory control, cycle counting, or process improvement initiatives
Responsibilities
- Own the full lifecycle of expedited and priority orders from allocation through shipment
- Serve as the primary escalation point for Account Managers on urgent orders
- Proactively communicate order status, risks, and resolutions in real time
- Prioritize and sequence expedited workload to meet critical deadlines and customer expectations
- Identify and resolve bottlenecks impacting order flow
- Utilize Fulfillment Workbench (or WMS/ERP) to allocate inventory and manage order execution
- Oversee and perform picking, packing, and verification of high-priority shipments
- Ensure compliance with all shipping requirements, including carrier selection and service levels
- Validate accuracy of product, documentation, and labeling prior to shipment
- Coordinate same-day, overnight, and specialized shipping needs
- Support standard shipping operations during non-peak expedited periods
- Lead by example in productivity, accuracy, and efficiency on the warehouse floor
- Recommend and implement process improvements related to expedited workflows
- Assist in training and mentoring team members on fulfillment and expedited order processes
- Conduct and review cycle counts to ensure inventory accuracy
- Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies tied to expedited orders
- Support consolidation efforts and warehouse organization initiatives
- Perform small parts picking and other operational tasks as required
- Track and report expedited order status using Excel and internal systems
- Partner with Account Managers, leadership, and warehouse staff to ensure alignment and execution
Benefits
- Competitive salaries and benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Career development
- On-site training programs in our learning center
- Profit sharing
- Family, health and well-being support
- Conditions that allow people and communities to reach their full potential
- Embraces and celebrates diversity
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
