Transportation Coordinator

International Paper•Northlake, IL

12d•$58,000 - $64,400•Onsite

About The Position

The Transportation Coordinator creates shipment plans and arranges transportation of products to customers, while overseeing the outbound shipping schedule to maintain efficient dock flow. The role tracks products through production and shipment to support on-time delivery, manages shipping through customers’ web-based third-party logistics systems, receives purchased items and arranges shipments, and keeps customer procedures current. The coordinator also works with internal teams to maintain accurate inventory, resolve bills of lading discrepancies, identify freight savings opportunities, order shipping department supplies, and coordinate outbound trailers for recycled waste. The position includes safety program participation and maintaining housekeeping standards.

Requirements

Ability to communicate between customers, customer service, production, shipping, and management.
Ability to operate mobile equipment such as a forklift or roll-grab.
Experience navigating logistics systems focused on inventory management, load planning, bills of lading, bills of materials, and scheduling dock appointments.
Ability to lift and carry packages weighing 5–30 pounds, and less frequently packages over 30 pounds; assistance is available for packages over 30 pounds.
Ability to work 5:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, with occasional daily overtime and Saturday work.

Nice To Haves

Shipping experience in a high-speed manufacturing environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

Model, understand, and communicate effective safety behaviors.
Participate in the safety program, including 100% SWC participation and inspections.
Maintain housekeeping standards in compliance with Pac Secure.
Create shipment plans, schedule transportation, and arrange delivery of products to customers.
Oversee the outbound shipping schedule to maintain efficient dock flow.
Communicate and work with internal customers to ensure inventory accuracy.
Track and trace products through production and shipment to support on-time delivery.
Manage shipping using customers’ web-based third-party logistics systems.
Receive outside-purchased items, identify items on purchase orders, and arrange shipments.
Document and update customer procedures consistently.
Work with Accounting to resolve bills of lading discrepancies in a timely manner.
Work with Project Management to identify freight savings opportunities.
Order materials and supplies for the shipping department based on inventory levels.
Coordinate outbound trailers for recycled waste for Fulfillment.
Perform other duties as requested by Management.