Shipping ( Traffic) Specialist

Lifetime Brands Talent Acquisition•Hagerstown, MD

92d•$24•Onsite

About The Position

Lifetime Brands is seeking an experienced Shipping (Traffic) Specialist to join its Shipping department at its new Hagerstown, Maryland Distribution Center. The role oversees pre-shipment routing compliance and carrier coordination for major retail accounts, including Walmart, Target, Kohl's, Amazon, TJ Maxx, and Meijer. It manages EDI routing requests and responses, carrier tendering through a Transportation Management System (TMS), and verification that Bills of Lading (BOLs) contain accurate routing information before shipment. Retail shipping experience is required. The position may also require other duties, including working on the warehouse floor as needed. Lifetime Brands is a global provider of kitchenware, tableware, and other home products. The company describes its offerings as a comprehensive suite of benefits for eligible employees. Benefits are available to employees who work 30 hours or more; some benefits are specifically described as available to full-time employees and their family members.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent qualification.
3–5 years of hands-on experience in freight routing, dispatching, or shipping operations.
Deep understanding of carrier networks, freight quote tools, and routing software.
Familiarity with EDI 753/754 transaction sets for retailer-driven routing processes.
Experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS); Manhattan SCALE is preferred.
Exposure to Transportation Management Systems (TMS), such as OTM, MercuryGate, or Blue Yonder, including rate shopping, carrier management, and tendering.
Prior experience with Transplace or equivalent routing intermediaries.
Familiarity with Freight Audit & Pay (FAP) software platforms.
Proficiency in Google Office Suite products and Microsoft Excel.
Solid foundation in retail vendor compliance, including BOL requirements, routing guides, and penalty avoidance.
Exceptional attention to detail and ability to help prevent chargebacks.
Ability to sit, stand, and walk, and lift at times.

Nice To Haves

College coursework in logistics is highly desirable.
Experience with Manhattan SCALE WMS.

Responsibilities

Validate that routing numbers, including carrier assignment, TP Load number, and ME number, are correctly reflected on BOLs before Master BOL combine.
Coordinate tendering of non-retailer-routed freight with a TMS or freight broker/FAP vendor.
Identify ready-date mismatches, missing routing responses, and carrier assignment conflicts before they cause compliance violations or chargebacks.
Maintain account-specific routing compliance documentation, including Kohl's BOL02/CID number, Transplace requirements, and Walmart/Amazon routing guides.
Process EDI 753 routing requests and reconcile EDI 754 routing responses against SCALE WMS ready-to-ship data.
Support daily meetings with shipping supervisors about account status and open routing issues.
Maintain and update routing standard operating procedures as processes evolve.
Perform other duties as required, which may include working on the warehouse floor.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans for eligible full-time employees and family members.
Flexible Spending Accounts for health and dependent care.
Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
Company-paid basic life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance.
Eligibility for the company's 401K plan after 90 days of employment.
Paid time off (vacation/sick): 15 days accrued per calendar year for non-warehouse positions; 10 days per calendar year for hourly-based warehouse positions.
10 company-paid holidays.
Employee product discounts.
Tuition assistance.
Employee Assistance Program.
Four hours of optional paid volunteer time annually.
Commute trip reduction incentives for Seattle, WA-based employees.
Voluntary benefits.