Shipping Coordinator

Howmet Aerospace; La Porte (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace is seeking a Shipping Coordinator to oversee shipping operations and coordinate with Planning, Sales, and Quality to ensure on-time shipments and accurate documentation. The role emphasizes inventory prioritization, issue escalation, and adherence to safety and company policies.

You will review customer demand, allocate inventory to customers, generate bills of lading, and support the shipping office to maintain efficient workflows and compliant records in a lean environment.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma and at least two years of inventory control, shipping, and traffic experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Ability to plan, organize, and follow up on tasks; proactive problem solving is valued.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the efficient operation of shipping and outsource groups to meet monthly financial goals.
• Review demand requirements and allocate inventory among customers based on schedules.
• Generate bills of lading and release outbound documents to decrement inventory records.
• Escalate issues promptly to maintain the daily ship plan and ensure safety/compliance.

Skills

Inventory control

Shipping

Verbal & written communication

Organizational ability

Education

High school diploma

Tools

MRP systems

Job description

Shipping Coordinator

Coordinates the efficient operation of the shipping and outsource groups to ensure we are manufacturing the correct number of products at the correct times to achieve the monthly financial goals. Coordinates the efficient shipment of available inventory and the preparation of necessary documentation for the movement and shipment of finished goods. Recommends and coordinates implementation of improvements as needed. Facilitates the efficient shipment and receipts of the outsourced materials and optimizes and prioritizes for operations the manufacturing order of products between marking and shipment.

• Reviews customer demand requirements and compares orders and available inventories while allocating products among customers based on customer schedules.
• Coordinates the actions of various departments including Planning, Sales, and Quality to eliminate issues preventing shipments.
• Prioritizes and monitors inventory on products inbound to finished goods and prioritizes available inventory to satisfy the current shipment plan.
• Reviews system data and external supply chain inventory to support and prioritize the marking, inspection, packaging, and shipping processes.
• Escalates in the moment to aid in solution generation when an issue occurs between marking and shipping which jeopardizes the daily ship plan.
• Ensure that all work activities are performed in accordance with established safety and environmental standards.
• Maintains full compliance and conducts all activities in accordance with Company policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as required.

Responsibilities

Shipping Coordinator

Coordinates the efficient operation of the shipping and outsource groups to ensure we are manufacturing the correct number of products at the correct times to achieve the monthly financial goals. Coordinates the efficient shipment of available inventory and the preparation of necessary documentation for the movement and shipment of finished goods. Recommends and coordinates implementation of improvements as needed. Facilitates the efficient shipment and receipts of the outsourced materials and optimizes and prioritizes for operations the manufacturing order of products between marking and shipment.

• Reviews customer demand requirements and compares orders and available inventories while allocating products among customers based on customer schedules.
• Coordinates the actions of various departments including Planning, Sales, and Quality to eliminate issues preventing shipments.
• Prioritizes and monitors inventory on products inbound to finished goods and prioritizes available inventory to satisfy the current shipment plan.
• Reviews system data and external supply chain inventory to support and prioritize the marking, inspection, packaging, and shipping processes.
• Escalates in the moment to aid in solution generation when an issue occurs between marking and shipping which jeopardizes the daily ship plan.
• Ensure that all work activities are performed in accordance with established safety and environmental standards.
• Maintains full compliance and conducts all activities in accordance with Company policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as required.

Responsibilities

Ensures that products are shipped in accordance with customer requirements and available inventory and prepares necessary documentation for movement and shipment of finished goods and for billing customers. Recommends and coordinates implementation of improvements as needed.

• Generates bills of lading and release outbound documents to decrement inventory records and create invoices.
• Reviews hot sheets, consults with Sales and determines appropriate method to ship product, consults Sales on credit hold customers
• Ensures Quality receives paperwork to prepare shipments
• Manages the efficient flow of paperwork in the shipping office in support of the Ship Tech functions
• Certified TSA screener
• Ensure that all work activities are performed in accordance with established safety and environmental standards.
• Maintains full compliance and conducts all activities in accordance with Company policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum two years of inventory control, shipping, and traffic experience.
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• This position entails access to export-controlled items and employment offers are conditioned upon an applicant's ability to lawfully obtain access to such items.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience preferably in a lean manufacturing environment with automated MRP-type systems.
• Training on MRP-type systems and PC-based software programs is highly desirable.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to communicate with personnel at all organizational levels.
• Good organizational ability to plan and implement work and to follow-up on action items.
• Ability to proactively analyze situations and to initiate action to solve problems.
• Knowledge of mainframe and PC-based production and inventory control

About Us

Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE: HWM), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. Our primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, titanium structural parts and forged wheels. With $8.3 Billion in revenue in 2025, our products play a crucial role in enabling fuel efficiency and lightweighting, contributing to our customers’ success and making a positive impact on the world. To learn more about the way Howmet Aerospace Inc. is advancing the sustainability of our customers, markets, and communities where we operate, review the 2025 Environmental Social and Governance report at www.howmet.com/esg-report . Follow: LinkedIn , Twitter , Instagram , Facebook , and YouTube .

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Howmet is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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