Logistics Scheduling Associate

Lincoln Electric; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Logistics Scheduling Associate, where you will play a crucial role in ensuring the efficient movement of shipments across various transportation modes. This position involves coordinating with transportation providers, tracking shipments, and preparing essential documentation. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and decision-making skills, as well as a commitment to quality and customer service. This dynamic role offers the opportunity to make significant contributions to operational efficiency and customer satisfaction within a respected industry leader. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are eager to support innovation and growth, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required; Hazmat training preferred.
• Excellent leadership and decision-making skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with transportation providers for efficient shipment movement.
• Track and correct shipping errors and prepare necessary documents.
• Assist in customer routing and scheduling as needed.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Decision-Making Skills

Attention to Detail

Customer Service

Ability to Learn Warehouse Management System

Education

High School Graduate

Tools

SAP

Data 2 Logistics

Office Software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Lincoln Electric is the world leader in the design, development and manufacture of the highest quality arc welding products, automated joining assembly and cutting systems, and has a global leading position in brazing and soldering alloys. With over 125 years of innovation and service excellence, we are committed to employing talent that will support our strategy to foster innovation, drive growth and provide a first class experience for our customers. Lincoln Electric: we operate to a higher standard to build a better world.

Req. ID: 23290

PURPOSE: Logistics Scheduling Associate at Corporate DC. Responsible for routing and shipment creation for all modes of transportation. Develop processes and metrics for team to drive efficiency.

JOB DESCRIPTION (DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES)

• Coordinate with transportation providers to ensure efficient and prompt movement of shipments.
• Convert deliveries into shipments in a timely fashion for all modes of transportation.
• Track and correct shipping errors.
• Prepare bill of lading and invoices.
• Make expedited shipping arrangements when necessary.
• Respond to customer and company personnel inquiries or refer them to the proper channels.
• Follow up with transportation providers on missed pickups or deliveries.
• Create custom documents for border clearance for Canadian truck loads, LTL & UPS.
• Help with customer preferred routing and scheduling - Amazon / Grainger.
• Work directly with customer, sales offices and order department on discrepancies.
• Assume additional responsibilities and perform special projects as needed or directed by Management.
• International truck building, able to generate Proforma Invoices and Canada Custom invoice.
• Play a significant role in making proposals implementing solutions, which improve customer service, improve the flow of material and reduce costs.
• Assumes additional responsibilities as needed or directed in support of the Company’s 2025 Strategy.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

• High School graduate.
• Hazmat Training and Certification for IATA, IMDG and DOT preferred.
• Excellent leadership and decision-making skills.
• Working knowledge of office software such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to learn Warehouse Management System, SAP, Data 2 logistics.
• Ability to perform extremely detailed work at a high degree of accuracy in a high-volume environment.
• Ability to train and issue instructions to department personnel.
• An uncompromising regard for quality and customer service is imperative.
• Ability to lead employees with questions, problems and getting product shipped.
• Cover and assist anywhere in office when shorthanded or as needed. On call after hours is necessary.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, protected veteran status or disability.

Employment Status: Hourly Full-Time
Function: Distribution/Logistics
Section: Lincoln Cleveland (US10)

About the company

Lincoln Electric is the world leader in the design, development and manufacture of arc welding products, automated joining, assembly and cutting systems, plasma & oxy-fuel cutting equipment.