Shipping Coordinator

NOVELIS; Warren (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Company-funded Health Savings Account

Company-paid life insurance

401(k) with company match

Wellness and work-life resources

Job summary

Novelis Warren is seeking a Shipping Coordinator to manage finished goods and scrap shipments, transportation planning, carrier coordination, and shipping documentation to support on-time delivery. You will use MSW and JDA/TMS and collaborate with internal teams to optimize logistics in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The role requires 3–5 years in logistics, an associate degree, proficiency with MS Office and logistics systems, and a strong focus on accuracy, safety, and EHS standards.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent relevant experience.
• 3-5 years' experience in logistics.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and communicate effectively with internal and external collaborators.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, follow-up, and documentation accuracy.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision while maintaining professionalism, honesty, and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Commit finished goods coils to tendered loads and prepare paperwork to support on-time shipments.
• Assign and import security numbers, print and organize finished goods shipping paperwork, and provide paperwork reprints or shipping assistance.
• Tender, modify, and manage loads in JDA/TMS, including weekend loads and carrier scheduling.
• Coordinate with internal teams and carriers to support coil disposition, packaging, shipment execution, and customer commitments.
• Monitor and enter daily shipping performance and OTIF metrics for KPI reporting.
• Manage carrier administration, forecasts, premium freight requests, ETAs, POD requests, and transport-related AP requests.

Skills

Logistics coordination

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

MSW

JDA/TMS

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Position Overview

Novelis is one of the world leaders in aluminum recycling and rolling and a leading sustainable aluminum solutions provider. Driven by our purpose of shaping a sustainable world together, we work alongside our customers to provide innovative solutions to the aerospace, automotive, beverage packaging and specialty markets. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Novelis has approximately 13,000 employees in 32 operating facilities on 4 continents.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

The Novelis Warren team is seeking a Shipping Coordinator. The Shipping Coordinator is responsible for the timely and accurate execution of finished goods and scrap shipments, transportation planning, carrier coordination, shipping documentation, inventory administration, and customer service support for the Warren facility. This role coordinates daily shipping activities using MSW and JDA/TMS systems, works closely with internal and external collaborators to support on-time delivery performance, and helps maintain effective shipping processes, procedures, and communications.

Responsibilities

• Commit finished good coils to tendered loads in MSW and prepare paperwork to support on-time shipments.
• Assign and import security numbers, print and organize finished goods coil shipping paperwork, and provide paperwork reprints or shipping assistance as needed.
• Tender, modify, and manage loads in JDA/TMS, including weekend loads, carrier scheduling, load availability communication, and transportation updates.
• Coordinate with Utility Operators, Pool Operators, Associate Finishing Leads, Team Leads, Supply Chain, Process teams, Beverage Packaging AMS, Atlanta Logistics, and carriers to support coil disposition, staging, packaging, shipment execution, and customer commitments.
• Monitor and enter daily shipping performance and OTIF metrics for KPI reporting.
• Manage carrier administration, carrier forecasts, premium freight requests, ETAs, POD requests, TMS disputes, border detention disputes, and transportation-related AP requests.
• Administer finished goods and scrap shipping processes, including scrap inventory tracking, scrap carrier scheduling, scrap shipment execution, monthly scrap inventory, outbound scrap logs, and BOL filing.
• Support return coil administration, pre-shipment activity for finished goods and scrap, yearly physical inventory, annual RFP support, and communication regarding carrier quality and reliability.
• Maintain shipping/shipping systems work instructions and procedures; update new SCAT codes in MSW and communicate procurement launch issues as needed.
• Participate in shipping-related safety activities, including daily safety walks on coordinated days, and support EHS policies and requirements in the shipping area.
• Perform general filing, administrative tasks, and other duties as assigned.
• Adhere to and support company quality, environmental, health & safety, and certification standards, including ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, IATF 16949:2016, and ASI Certifications, where applicable.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent relevant experience.
• 3-5 years' experience in logistics
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and communicate effectively with internal and external collaborators.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, follow-up, and documentation accuracy.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision while maintaining professionalism, honesty, and integrity.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to learn and use shipping, ERP, and transportation management systems.
• Safety mentality and commitment to EHS expectations
• Customer focus and sense of urgency
• Problem solving and decision making
• Organizational agility and cross-functional collaboration
• Accuracy, accountability, and process rigor
• Communication and relationship management

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Traffic Management, Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related field.
• Prior experience as a Traffic Manager, Shipping Coordinator, Logistics Coordinator, or similar role.
• Experience with MSW, JDA/TMS, SAP, transportation management systems, carrier administration, freight tendering, detention/dispute processes, and KPI reporting.
• Knowledge of finished goods, scrap shipment processes, inventory administration, and DOT hazardous materials shipping requirements.

Work Environment / Expectations

• Manufacturing and office environment with frequent coordination across plant operations and external logistics partners.
• Must be able to support time-sensitive shipping needs and communications, including occasional after-hours availability as business needs require.

Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

What We Offer

Novelis’ benefits reflect our commitment to supporting employees and their households with flexible, high-quality options, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-funded Health Savings Account (HSA) and Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• Company-paid life insurance and voluntary coverage options
• Competitive paid time off
• 401(k) savings plan with company match
• Retirement and post-retirement health coverage options
• Employee assistance programs available 24/7
• Wellness, career development, and work-life support resources

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Location Profile

Novelis’ Warren facility is located in northeast Ohio— approximately an hour drive from Cleveland and an hour and a half from Pittsburgh. The facility built in 1965 applies coating to rolled aluminum beverage can sheet. The sheet is used to make aluminum beverage can ends (lids) for global soft drink beer and sparkling water brands. Warren showcases several high-end cultural venues including the Warren Community Amphitheater and Packard Music Hall. The 95+ employee Warren team is active in the community promoting recycling supporting STEM education and offering a helping hand to local community shelters.

Novelis recognizes its talented and diverse workforce as a key competitive advantage. Novelis provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. All terms and conditions of employment at Novelis including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoffs recalls transfers leaves of absence compensation and training are without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal provincial or local laws.

Disclaimer

We encourage all potential candidates to follow the protocols below and to be diligent when sharing any personal information:1. Check the job posting is live and valid via our careers page: Careers - Novelis2. Verify any communication with us by contacting our talent team at Careers - Novelis