Shipping & Receiving Coordinator - Temporary

Daimler Truck•Canton, OH

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Shipping & Receiving Coordinator ensures the efficient, accurate, and timely movement of goods within the Canton Product Distribution Center (PDC). This position plays a crucial role in coordinating inbound and outbound shipments, maintaining accurate inventory records, and supporting warehouse operations. Reporting to the Administrative Operations Manager, the Coordinator is responsible for trailer scheduling, system transactions, and cross-functional communication between logistics, quality, and warehouse teams.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, or Business preferred.
3-5 years of experience in shipping, receiving, or warehouse coordination within a distribution center.
Experience working with SAP EWM, DView, or other WMS platforms.
Strong understanding of logistics processes, inventory reconciliation, and freight documentation.
Logistics Coordination: Oversee inbound and outbound shipments with accuracy.
System Management: Utilize SAP EWM, DView, and other WMS platforms to track goods movement.
Inventory Accuracy: Support reconciliation of shipping and receiving records.
Process Optimization: Identify efficiency improvements in warehouse logistics.
Cross-Team Communication: Ensure smooth coordination between warehouse, quality, and inventory teams.

Responsibilities

Coordinate all incoming and outgoing shipments, ensuring timely processing in EWM and DView systems.
Oversee trailer scheduling and dock assignments to optimize workflow and minimize bottlenecks.
Verify shipping documents for accuracy, including packing lists, bills of lading, and invoices.
Partner with warehouse teams to ensure seamless material flow from receiving docks to inventory storage or outbound lanes.
Work with inventory control teams to resolve discrepancies between system records and physical stock.
Conduct audits of received goods and coordinate with quality teams to inspect shipments as needed.
Ensure vendor payment coordination by validating receipts and goods movements in SAP.
Act as a key liaison between warehouse, logistics, and administrative teams to ensure smooth daily operations.
Support continuous improvement initiatives to optimize warehouse processes and improve dock efficiency.
Monitor and report key metrics related to shipping and receiving, such as on-time shipment percentage and inbound accuracy.
Assist in system upgrades and process automation efforts to improve efficiency in shipping & receiving functions.
Ensure all shipping and receiving activities adhere to company SOPs, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
Maintain documentation and system records to support audits and compliance checks.
Enforce proper hazardous material handling and freight carrier compliance policies.
Schedule and track inbound and outbound shipments.
Ensure system transactions (EWM, DView) are accurate and completed on time.
Resolve inventory discrepancies and collaborate with warehouse and accounting teams.
Maintain documentation and compliance records for audits.
Identify opportunities for process improvements to reduce wait times and increase shipment accuracy.