Outbound Shipping - Specialist, Materials

LG Energy Solution Michigan, Inc.; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

LG Energy Solution Michigan, Inc. is seeking a Specialist, Materials in Lansing, MI to provide analytical and operational support for shipping.

The role entails coordinating inbound/outbound schedules, preparing and updating shipping documentation, and communicating with customers and freight carriers to ensure on-time delivery. The position requires 1–3+ years of shipping/logistics experience (manufacturing preferred) and knowledge of Incoterms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in logistics or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 1–3+ years of shipping/logistics experience; manufacturing background preferred.
• Familiarity with Incoterms and general freight forwarding terms.

Responsibilities

• Determine shipping methods considering urgency, carrier capability, and cost.
• Coordinate inbound schedules with warehouse and outbound with carriers.
• Prepare documentation for domestic and international shipments and coordinate with forwarders.
• Maintain shipping records and analyze data to improve processes.
• Provide timely responses to inquiries and resolve shipping issues.

Skills

Freight forwarding concepts

Communication skills

Organization / detail orientation

Multitasking

Hazardous material shipping knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Logistics or related field

Job description

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Lansing, MI, US

5 days ago Requisition ID: 5181

Title:Specialist, Materials

Reports to: Manager, Materials Management

Location: Lansing, MI

LG Energy Solution Michigan Inc. (LGESMI) develops and manufactures large lithium-ion polymer batteries and modules for electric vehicle (EV) and energy storage applications. Come join the leader in advanced EV batteries! www.lgenergymi.com

Summary

This position will provide analytical and operating support for all LG shipping responsibilities. Facilitate all shipping requirements and provide a smooth flow of materials into the facility, and from the facility to its end point. This will include initiating the quote process with carriers, analyzing freight carrier capabilities, and providing carrier recommendations based on ability to meet customer requirements. It will require preparing, organizing and maintaining shipping documents; creating and updating schedules; creating and updating records; documenting, gathering and analyzing shipping data; communication with internal and external customers, freight carriers, and LG team members.

Responsibilities

• Determine most efficient means of shipping, considering urgency of delivery, carrier’s ability to meet or exceed time requirements, cost, etc.
• Prepare, adjust, and communicate inbound schedules to align with warehouse delivery schedules
• Work with freight carriers to schedule pickup of outbound shipments
• Prepare documentation for domestic and international shipments and schedule with freight forwarders
• Perform inbound load planning to prevent dock capacity issues and delays
• Support plans with Materials team, coordinate dates and times with carriers, and communicate changes
• Follow shipping instructions from the customer's freight forwarder, as noted on Sales Order
• Work closely with customers to understand their shipping requirements
• Ensure labels, packing lists, shipping tags, commercial invoices, certificates of Origin, customs certificates and bills of lading are prepared in advance of shipments
• Support maintenance of records for all outbound shipments and analyze shipping data
• Submit detailed shipping reports to other departments/managers as required
• Track and trouble-shoot shipment deliveries and problems, and provide delivery confirmations when complete
• Support with identifying areas for improvements in all shipping/receiving functions
• Provide timely resolution to inquiries and complaints
• Demonstrate understanding of hazardous material shipping requirements
• Assist in development of Shipping/Receiving processes and procedures
• Maintain cleanliness at work-site in accordance with 5S3R Standards:
  • Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain
  • Right Location, Right Quantity, Right Container
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or related field, or equivalent, relevant experience

Experience

• 1 to 3+ years of related experience
• Manufacturing experience preferred

Skills

• Knowledge of general freight forwarding terms and standards and Incoterms
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and be able to interface in a professional manner with vendors and service providers
• Well organized with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to multitask on several projects at the same time