Shipping Coordinator

Hood Container Corporation; Walker (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Hood Container Corporation in Michigan is seeking a Logistics Coordinator to assist the Logistics Manager with daily shipment cycle management, carrier scheduling, and cost optimization. You will oversee warehouse operations, inventory accuracy, and a frontline logistics team to ensure timely loading and minimal damage.

The role requires 2–4 years in logistics/traffic and a bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred. Strong communication, negotiation, and leadership skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor's degree preferred.
• 2–4 years of logistics/traffic experience preferred.
• Oral and written communication skills, presentation skills.
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills; supervisory/leadership ability.

Responsibilities

• Assist Logistics Manager with daily management of shipment cycle from carrier scheduling through loading and shipment.
• Maintain good relationships with carriers and ensure accurate paperwork and billing.
• Develop cost effective options and oversee shipping and logistics hourly personnel.
• Organize and maintain finished goods warehouse with high inventory accuracy.
• Lead shipping team, improve operator capability through training, reduce damage, and ensure customer satisfaction.

Skills

Warehouse operations

Managing carriers

Machine scheduling

Production planning

Team leadership

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain

Tools

Manufacturing execution system

Job description

• Assists Logistics Manager with daily management of the product shipment cycle from carrier scheduling through loading and shipment. Tactical responsibilities include:
• A good reputation and relationship with carriers
• Accurate paperwork and billing
• Development of the most cost effective options
• Front line management of Shipping and Logistics hourly personnel
• Organization and maintenance of the finished goods warehouse.
• A high degree of inventory accuracy to include frequent cycle counts
• Minimal handling damage and follow-up on any issues
• Efficient loading capability and tracking of load times
• Leadership of the shipping team
• Accident free work environment
• Increasing levels of operator capability through training
• Most efficient assignment of resources
• Achieve a high level of customer satisfaction
• Assist Logistics Manager/Customer Service Representative/Planner
• Quality Complaints follow-up with improvement plans

Primary Accountabilities

• Assists Logistics Manager with daily management of the product shipment cycle from carrier scheduling through loading and shipment. Tactical responsibilities include:
• A good reputation and relationship with carriers
• Prompt loading
• Accurate paperwork and billing
• Development of the most cost effective options
• Front line management of Shipping and Logistics hourly personnel
• Organization and maintenance of the finished goods warehouse.
• A high degree of inventory accuracy to include frequent cycle counts
• Minimal handling damage and follow-up on any issues
• Efficient loading capability and tracking of load times
• Leadership of the shipping team
• Accident free work environment
• Increasing levels of operator capability through training
• Most efficient assignment of resources
• Achieve a high level of customer satisfaction
• Assist Logistics Manager/Customer Service Representative/Planner
• Customer interface
• Order entry
• Paper Machine block scheduling maintenance
• Quality Complaints follow-up with improvement plans

Skills/ Experience Required

• Mastery of the basic elements of warehouse operations
• Mastery of the manufacturing execution system
• Knowledge of customers and customer requirements
• Knowledge of shipping documentation requirements and the billing process
• Experience with managing carriers
• Experience with machine scheduling and production planning
• Demonstrate teamwork skills

Job Requirements

To perform at a proficient level, a candidate would be expected to have:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Logistics, Business Administration or related field preferred
• 2 – 4 years of logistics/traffic experience preferred
• Oral and written communication skills
• Presentation skills
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills
• Ability to take initiative
• Supervisory/leadership and strategic planning skills
• Customer focused
• Attention to detail