Shipping Specialist

Innomotics•Norwood, OH

23d

About The Position

We are looking for a Shipping Specialist to join our team at Innomotics. Your change engine. Motors and drives are our business, redefining reliable motion from check-time per day to uptime per lifecycle, from simply on/off to everything smart in between. Our most powerful engine: more than 15,000 dedicated experts, doers, colleagues. For them, engineering the future means keeping businesses in motion – in e-motion. We are the “we” in power – and we can empower you. 15,000 and counting. Are you looking for the stability of an established global player with the lean, innovative spirit of a mid-size hidden champion? That’s us! Are you looking to shape entire industries with a future-proof portfolio of more sustainable, energy efficient solutions? Deal, let’s go! The role. The Shipping Specialist is responsible for executing all daily shipping activities for motors and parts, ensuring accurate documentation, compliance with export regulations, proper coordination with freight carriers, and timely communication with internal and external partners. This role requires SAP skills, knowledge of export/import processes, and hazardous materials training to support domestic and international shipments.

Requirements

High School Diploma
3 years’+ experience working in a manufacturing/warehouse environment supporting shipping and/or logistics function
Knowledge of export transportation and shipping practices.
Background in shipping, logistics, and transportation documentation.
Knowledge of SAP
Understanding of hazardous materials regulations and DOT requirements/documentation.
Knowledge of freight forwarding processes and Incoterms.
Strong accuracy and attention to detail in documentation.
Computer skills a must – Microsoft Office 360 (Excel, Word, Outlook)
Strong verbal and written communication skills

Nice To Haves

Associates or Bachelor’s Degree
5 years’+ experience working in a manufacturing/warehouse environment supporting shipping and/or logistics function
Knowledge of SAP (IM & WM), UPS, FedEx, and DHL systems.
Industrial or motor manufacturing shipping experience.
Ability to support multiple business groups
Variety of supply chain management experience

Responsibilities

Process motor and Customer Service parts orders in SAP, including data entry, troubleshooting, and printing required documents.
Create and prepare Bills of Lading, packing lists, and shipping labels.
Attach documentation to shipments and ensure accuracy before release.
Process off‑line shipments via UPS, FedEx and DHL Express when required.
Provide daily shipping reports for motors and parts, including SAP-generated ship lists.
Manage shipments handled through freight forwarders.
Complete Letters of Instruction, commercial invoices, and packing lists; scan and send documents to forwarders.
Apply knowledge of Incoterms to determine cost responsibilities and billing.
Schedule trucking to freight forwarders at the appropriate port or airport.
Create off‑line invoices and packing lists when SAP-generated documents are not available.
Request Free Trade Agreement documentation from Corporate Compliance.
Support monthly audit requests for signed Bills of Lading.
Use Nucleus (internal tool) to identify motor weights and dimensions for truck planning.
Use Tollgate (internal quality tool) to identify issues preventing delivery note creation.
Request billing hold releases from the Project Management group.
Serve as backup for distribution center shipping processes.
Handle 40–50 daily email inquiries from partners regarding documentation, shipping status, and general shipping information.
Maintain DOT HazMat awareness training for handling limited quantities of hazardous materials.
Ensure compliance with regulations when shipping hazardous materials within the U.S.
Determine appropriate truck types or containers based on motor sizes and weights.
Identify when special permits are required.
Verify destination offloading capabilities such as crane or forklift availability.
Coordinate quotes for truck selection and scheduling with carriers.