Shipping Coordinator

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  • Location: Fostoria, Ohio |
  • Type: Temp To Hire |
  • Job #395159 |

This position will interact with carriers, the Distribution Office and warehouse personnel to ensure the efficient flow of orders to customers in a high volume, fast paced distribution environment. 

Essential Functions:

  • Responsible always for promoting a safety culture and awareness within their area of responsibility.
  • Process order pick lists in SAP.
  • Allocate orders in WMS (Warehouse Management System) in a timely fashion.
  • Allocate and sort orders based on specific customer and carrier requirements.
  • Identify product issues and communicate to Inventory Control Group.
  • Resolve and document substitution and potential order cut issues with Inventory Control Group, Corporate customer service and planners.
  • Print bills of lading.
  • Coordinate all carrier appointments using Blue Jay and update the WMS/SAP systems as necessary.
  • Manage the customer service window, dealing with multiple carriers in proper load assignment, processing paperwork and Bills of Lading and issue resolution.
  • Coordinate rush orders with Corporate customer service, planners, and warehouse personnel.
  • Resolve transportation issues with carriers and Corporate transportation department.
  • Bill orders daily upon shipment verification from the warehouse.
  • Process shipping documents by keeping detailed records and utilizing the filing system effectively.
  • Prioritize orders for picking.
  • Run and publish appropriate reports as necessary
  • Active participation in process improvement teams and continuous improvement efforts.
  • Working with the Old Fort Facility and sister facilities on inbounds using Four kites and other means of communication.
  • To work as a Team with all functions of the Distribution Center.
  • Other projects and duties as assigned.

 Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Excellent interpersonal skills – ability to build positive relationships at all levels of the organization
  • Excellent communications skills – ability to communicate clearly and concisely in multiple media – verbal, written, etc.  Must have ability to communicate clearly in English – verbal and written.
  • Excellent organizational/time management skills.
  • Ability to prioritize work assignments in a fast-paced work environment, calm under pressure and flexibility to adapt to changing schedules as appropriate.
  • Strong customer service skills, ability to deal with the external public (carriers).
  • Strong computer skills (SAP, WMS, and MS Office Suite).

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