Inbound Container Scheduler

Surya; Georgia; On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Surya Inc. is seeking an Inbound Container Scheduler for our distribution center in Georgia.

This on-site, hourly/full-time role coordinates scheduling for inbound containers, drop/pick trailers, and live unloads, using WMS to manage daily/weekly appointments and communicate with dock and warehouse teams. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced warehouse environment, is highly organized, and detail-oriented, with 1–2 years in warehousing/transportation scheduling and strong Excel/Outlook

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in warehousing/transportation with focus on scheduling and receipt.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to work cross-functionally.

Responsibilities

• Monitor inbound shipments and create the container schedule for drop/pick and live unloads.
• Print and complete receiving sheets; set up expected unloads in WMS for the next day.
• Open and close appointments for warehouse crews; verify variances.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Adapt to change

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

High jump WMS

Microsoft D365

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Surya Inc. is an innovative home furnishings company catering to a variety of lifestyles. Surya Inc.’s thoughtfully curated design-forward furniture, rugs, textiles, lighting, wall decor and accents are available worldwide through leading retailers, interior designers, and online stores. The Surya Inc. family of brands includes Surya, Global Views, Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams, Livabliss, and RST Brands. Surya Inc. has been named to the Inc. 5000 annual list of America's fastest growing privately held companies ten times.

Department: Logistics / Warehouse Operations Reports To: Receiving Manager

Location: Adairsville or White, GA Employment Type: Hourly/ Full-Time

Job Summary

The Inbound Container Scheduler coordinates the scheduling and receipt of inbound containers, drop/pick trailers, and live unloads at the distribution center. This role manages daily and weekly appointment scheduling in WMS, monitors container ETAs and transit status, processes release documentation, and communicates receiving information across the dock, warehouse crews, and other departments. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven warehouse environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor inbound shipments and create the container schedule for drop/pick and live unloads
• Print and complete receiving sheets; set up expected unloads in WMS for the next day
• Open and close appointments for warehouse crews and check variances as needed
• Communication required receiving information to the dock and affected departments
• Send the next-day unload list to all applicable parties daily
• Create appointments in WMS for the following week
• Notify teams upon arrival of special items and follow up to ensure timely receipt
• Check container ETAs daily, update the system, and report changes to the appropriate parties
• Process original documents and send OBLs (Original Bills of Lading) to forwarders for container release
• Monitor all special or urgent items in transit and respond to status requests from other departments
• Track air and courier shipments daily and request upload/receipt upon arrival
• Monitor ROG (Receipt of Goods) to ensure all POs are received in MAS; confirm and resolve variances
• Cross-train with co-workers to ensure adequate coverage during time off

Qualifications

Required:

• 1-2 years of experience in warehousing/transportation with a focus on truck/container scheduling and receipt
• High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred:

• Experience with High jump WMS and/or Microsoft D365
• Experience processing bills of lading and working with freight forwarders
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, primarily Excel and Outlook
• Strong attention to detail
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Adapts well to change
• Punctual and reliable
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Onsite role based in a distribution center/warehouse setting
• Regular coordination with dock, warehouse crews, forwarders, and other internal departments
• May require early morning availability to manage next-day scheduling and unload lists