Lead Shipping Specialist - On-Time, Compliant Logistics

Socket.dev; Mapleton (IL); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Arxada in Mapleton, IL is seeking a Lead Shipping Specialist to coordinate domestic and international shipments, manage documentation, and ensure on-time delivery while complying with regulatory requirements.

You will work with cross-functional teams, use SAP for shipment and inventory data, and partner with production, warehouse and carriers to improve logistics processes. Experience in logistics and ERP systems is preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills in fast-paced logistics
• Excellent communication and collaboration with customers, carriers, warehouses, and cross-functional partners
• Attention to detail in handling shipping documentation, inventory, SAP transactions, and regulatory requirements
• Experience in logistics, transportation, warehousing, supply chain, or related manufacturing environment preferred
• Working knowledge of SAP or similar ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications preferred
• Ability to understand and follow hazardous materials, transportation, safety, and regulatory requirements

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain domestic and export shipping documentation (BOLs, COAs, SDS, Labels)
• Coordinate customer pickups, carrier appointments, 3PL activities, and trailer scheduling
• Maintain shipment and inventory data in SAP and other logistics tracking systems
• Resolve shipment, inventory, labeling, carrier, and warehouse discrepancies with internal teams and partners
• Support compliance for hazardous materials, cargo tank, dryvan, and LTL shipments
• Coordinate daily domestic and international shipments to ensure on-time delivery
• Partner with Production, Warehouse, Quality, Regulatory, EHS, customers and carriers to improve logistics processes

Skills

Organization

Communication

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

SAP familiarity

MS Office

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Arxada in Mapleton, IL is seeking a Lead Shipping Specialist to coordinate domestic and international shipments, manage documentation, and ensure on-time delivery while complying with regulatory requirements.

You will work with cross-functional teams, use SAP for shipment and inventory data, and partner with production, warehouse and carriers to improve logistics processes. Experience in logistics and ERP systems is preferred.