Logistics Scheduling Associate

Lincoln Electric; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Electric seeks a Logistics Scheduling Associate for its Euclid distribution center. This full-time position involves coordinating shipments and developing processes to enhance efficiency. Benefits include competitive pay, profit-sharing, tuition reimbursement, and more. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED and 2+ years experience in logistics.

Benefits

Profit-sharing plan

Tuition reimbursement

Medical/dental/vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Qualifications

• 2+ years professional experience required.
• Hazmat Training and Certification for IATA, IMDG and DOT preferred.
• Strong decision-making skills and excellent verbal communication are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with transportation providers to ensure efficient shipment movement.
• Convert deliveries into shipments and track shipping errors.
• Prepare shipping documents and make expedited shipping arrangements.

Skills

Communication

Decision Making

Multitasking

Education

High School diploma/GED

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

SAP

Warehouse Management System

Office Software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Lincoln Electric is the world leader in the engineering, design, and manufacturing of advanced arc welding solutions, automated joining, assembly and cutting systems, plasma and oxy-fuel cutting equipment, and has a leading global position in brazing and soldering alloys. Lincoln is recognized as the Welding Expert for its leading materials science, software development, automation engineering, and application expertise, which advance customers' fabrication capabilities to help them build a better world. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln Electric is a $4.2B publicly traded company (NASDAQ:LECO) with over 12,000 employees around the world, with operations in 71 manufacturing and automation system integration locations across 21 countries and maintains a worldwide network of distributors and sales offices serving customers in over 160 countries.

Location: Euclid - 22800
Employment Status: Hourly Full-Time
Function: Distribution/Logistics
Req ID: 26813

Summary

Lincoln Electric has an outstanding opportunity for a Logistics Scheduling Associate at our corporate distribution center in Euclid, Ohio. The Logistics Scheduling Associate plays a key role in supporting the routing and shipment creation for all modes of transportation. In this role, you will help develop processes and metrics for team to drive efficiency.

In addition to competitive pay, Lincoln Electric offers a lucrative profit-sharing plan, student loan repayment program PLUS tuition reimbursement, medical/dental/vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off and many more outstanding benefits!

What You Will Do

As a Logistics Scheduling Associate, you will coordinate with transportation providers to ensure efficient and prompt movement of shipments. Additionally, you will:

• Convert deliveries into shipments in a timely fashion for all modes of transportation
• Tracking and correcting shipping errors
• Preparing bill of lading and invoices
• File and organize shipping documents
• 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 boarder clearance for Canadian truck loads, LTL & UPS
• Help with customer preferred routing and scheduling - Amazon / Grainger
• Work directly with customers, sales offices and order departments to rectify discrepancies
• Play a significant role in making proposals implementing solutions, which improve customer service, improve the flow of material and reduce costs
• Assume additional responsibilities and perform special projects as needed or directed by Management

Education and Experience Requirements

• High School diploma/GED required, Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Minimum two years professional experience
• Hazmat Training and Certification for IATA, IMDG and DOT preferred
• Consistently deliver excellent guidance and exhibit strong decision-making skills to support organizational deadlines and goals
• Exemplary verbal and telephone communication 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 with a high degree of accuracy in a high-volume environment while driving quality and customer service
• Ability to multitask effectively, assess and prioritize daily challenges, and take initiative to resolve issues necessary to ensure critical tasks are completed
• Ability to train and issue instructions to department personnel
• Ability to address and resolve product shipping issues
• Flexibility and cross training required with occasional on call and Saturday scheduling requirements

Lincoln Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting equal employment opportunity for applicants, without regard to their race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.