Shipping Coordinator I

Job Title: Shipping Coordinator I 35055

Description:

• Participates in all daily activities of the shipping department.
• Coordinates the timely shipments of materials.
• Supervises shippers and truckers in prioritizing and/or organizing the shipment of loads.

Responsibilities:

• Determines, coordinates and transacts shipments to customers and/or suppliers.
• Participates in shipping department's activities. Assigns priorities to daily shipping activities and gives work directions to shipper, dock personnel and/or trucker.
• Keeps in contact with, notifies and coordinates carriers, trucker and/or shipper e.g. when a load needs to be picked up.
• Notifies customers about the status of customer orders, the condition of the load and the date their product is being shipped.
• Prepares and writes out various shipping documents for freight companies e.g., permit papers, customs declarations and bills of lading.
• Processes and maintains all relevant data of shipments.

Education:

• Degree in a Business/Management discipline or equivalent experience. - University Degree (1-2 years or equivalent)
• Degree in an Engineering/Technology discipline or equivalent experience. - University Degree (1-2 years or equivalent)
• Degree in a Supply Management discipline or equivalent experience. - University Degree (1-2 years or equivalent)
• Degree in an Accounting/Finance discipline or equivalent experience. - University Degree (1-2 years or equivalent)

Experience:

• Experience in specific areas of Supply Management such as: supplier integration, strategic supply management, supplier development, module supply management, scheduling, forecasting, logistics, etc. May be position specific. - Less than 1 year
• Work experience in a team environment. - Less than 1 year

Technical Skills & Knowledge:

• Knowledge of unit processes and operations. - Has a good understanding of the principles and can independently use the knowledge.
• Good interpersonal, negotiation and conflict resolution skills. - Yes
• Education:
• Formal education or training required to perform the essential functions of the job. Includes degrees, certifications, licenses and/or registration requirements.

Shift:

• 3rd shift- 11:00pm - 7:00am

Education:

• GED required

Skills:

• SAP preferred
• Microsoft Office experience