Lead Shipping & Logistics Specialist

Arxada; Mapleton (IL); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

medical

dental

vision

life

disability insurance

paid time off

paid holidays

paid sick leave

Job summary

Arxada is seeking a Lead Shipping Specialist in Mapleton, IL to ensure shipments are prepared, documented, and delivered on time while coordinating with carriers and internal teams. The role emphasizes accuracy, regulatory compliance, and strong customer service.

The ideal candidate will manage domestic and international shipments, maintain SAP data, and drive continuous improvements across logistics, production, and quality functions. This is a full-time position with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced logistics environment.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with customers, carriers, warehouse teams, 3PLs.
• Attention to detail managing shipping docs, inventory, SAP transactions, regulatory requirements.
• Experience in logistics, transportation, warehousing, supply chain, or related manufacturing preferred.
• Working knowledge of SAP or similar ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications preferred.
• Ability to follow hazardous materials, transportation, safety, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain domestic and export shipping documentation, including BOLs, COAs, SDS, Labels, and other regulatory requirements
• Coordinate customer pickups, carrier appointments, 3PL activities, and trailer scheduling to support on-time delivery.
• Maintain accurate shipment, inventory, and production information in SAP and other logistics tracking systems
• Resolve shipment, inventory, labeling, carrier, and warehouse discrepancies by working with internal teams and external partners
• Support compliance requirements for hazardous materials, cargo tank, dryvan, and LTL shipments, exports, and other specialized logistics activities
• Coordinate daily domestic and international shipments, ensuring products are shipped safely, accurately, and on schedule
• Partner with Production, Warehouse, Quality, Regulatory, EHS, customer, and carriers to improve logistics processes, service, safety, and efficiently

Skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Logistics experience

SAP knowledge

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Arxada is seeking a Lead Shipping Specialist in Mapleton, IL to ensure shipments are prepared, documented, and delivered on time while coordinating with carriers and internal teams. The role emphasizes accuracy, regulatory compliance, and strong customer service.

The ideal candidate will manage domestic and international shipments, maintain SAP data, and drive continuous improvements across logistics, production, and quality functions. This is a full-time position with comprehensive benefits.