Shipping Coordinator Jobs

We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our company as a Shipping Coordinator. This individual will process all Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), including entering required data, preparing advanced shipping notices and invoices, schedules and coordinates all inbound and outbound shipments.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

• Directs and documents all activities related to daily shipping including: Electronic Data Interchange, data entry, invoicing, coordinating inbound and outbound shipments, preparing all shipping documents and complying with customer requests.
• Follows job work instructions and training matrix, where applicable.
• Handles shipping requirements from India.
• Meets with trucking company sales personnel, as needed.
• Arranges shipments with trucking companies.
• Assists the Customer Service Manager, as well as other members of the Sales Department in sales and customer service-related activities, as needed.
• Files Sales Department documents, including quotes, invoices, shipping memos, bills of lading, faxes, alloy and scrip surcharge reports, tariff papers, customs paperwork and purchase orders.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or GED required. Associate degree (A. A.) or equivalent from an accredited college or university preferred. At least six months of current, relevant work-related experience required.

Language Ability

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Math Ability

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills

Demonstrated working knowledge of Microsoft Office Excel and Word required. Advanced working knowledge of Excel preferred.

Certificates And Licenses

No certifications needed

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

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