Logistics and Shipping Coordinator

Overview:

As a Logistics and Shipping Coordinator, your role is pivotal in managing various aspects of the logistics processes for a distribution center, ensuring smooth operations and timely delivery of goods. You're responsible for completion of critical functions such as shipping coordination, load building, carrier communication with a focus on maintaining our ERP system accurately.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and schedule shipments to ensure timely delivery of materials, parts, and products.
  
• Work closely with internal teams and suppliers to organize transportation routes and timing.
  
• Track incoming and outgoing shipments, ensuring all deadlines are met.
  
• Review transactions for accuracy.
  
• Assist in handling and resolving freight claims.
  
• Communicate with carriers to confirm pickup times and shipping details.
  
• Assist in preparing shipments and manage returns when necessary.
  
• Maintain clear and organized records of all logistics, shipping, and inventory activities.
  
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
  
• Collaborate with team to resolve logistics and inventory related issues.
  
• Coordinate with carriers to ensure on-time pickup and delivery, estimate times of arrival and delivery and recovering loads when necessary.
  
• Track loads to ensure on-time delivery and proactively communicate potential delivery delays to team members and customers.
  
• Communicate and escalate issues as they arise.
  
• Respond to team needs by answering e-mails, phone calls and attending meetings.
  
• Represent the company in a courteous, professional manner at all times.
  

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Metalcraft of Mayville is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

Minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity

Qualifications:

Qualifications:* Prior work experience in Logistics, or Shipping & Receiving, Warehouse management or related field.

• Knowledge of open trailer and over the road freight.
  
• Geographic understanding of continental U.S.
  
• SAP or other ERP/Inventory Management Software experience is required.
  
• Proficient in FEDEx, UPS, and other trucking company websites/portals for entering shipments.
  
• Ability to manage inbound and outbound logistics processes, ensuring accuracy, and efficiency.
  
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams out of multiple locations.
  

Requirements:* Effective communication skills (written, verbal) with all stakeholders in supply chain.

• Proficient in office software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
  
• Strong analytical thinking skills.
  
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
  
• Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities.
  
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
  
• High level of reliability, punctuality, proactive problem solving.
  
• Ability to adapt to a changing work environment/assignments.
  
• Ability to work with a team and independently when required.
  
• Ability to read, write and do high school level math.
  
• High school diploma or equivalent.
  
• 3 years relevant experience.
  

Job Expectations:

Physical DemandsPhysical Activity:

Activity

N/A

Occasionally

Frequently

Regularly

Average lbs.

Lift/Carry

X

25 lbs routinely, 50 lbs occasionally

Push/Pull

X

25 lbs routinely, 50 lbs occasionally

Reach Overhead

X

Comments: This position requires sigificant time at a computer logging information into the system, with the ability to walk swiftly to shipping department and to the warehouses to check inventory or meet with employees or drivers in the warehouse.

Climb

X

Squat/Bend/Kneel

X

Sit

X

Stand

X

Walk/Move About

X

Equipment Operated: Computer, copier, office equipment, telephone.

Personal Protective Equipment Required as Outlined per Company GMP Requirements:

Hearing Protection Eye Protection Safety Shoes

Work Environment

Regularly exposed to varying temperature conditions between 60-100 degrees Fahrenheit between office area and warehouse area.