Shipping Coordinator - Gichner

C5ISR (Gichner Systems Group, Inc.); Dallastown (York County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Kratos Defense is seeking a Shipping Clerk to prepare and coordinate shipments for on-time delivery, maintaining shipping records in accordance with government procedures.

You will prepare Bills of Lading, packing lists, commercial invoices, and DD250s/WAWF, enter requirements into Exostar, and arrange freight with carriers while ensuring HazMat compliance. The ideal candidate has 2–4 years in supply chain and HazMat certification, with MS Office proficiency.

Qualifications

• College/university education in Supply Chain field or equivalent experience.
• 2 to 4 years related experience in Supply Chain.
• HazMat Shipping Certification.
• APICS Certification or in pursuit of Certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and coordinate shipments to ensure on-time delivery.
• Prepare Bills of Lading, packing lists, and commercial invoices.
• Prepare DD250s/WAWF and DD1149s per FAR requirements.

Skills

MS Office Suite

Exostar

Education

College/university education in Supply Chain field or equivalent experience

HazMat Shipping Certification

APICS Certification or in pursuit of Certification

Tools

WAWF

Job description

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY

To prepare and coordinate shipments for accurate and on time delivery of product. Maintain Shipping records as required by GSS & government procedures.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Requests Government Bills of Lading.
• Prepares DD250is/WAWF per contract release.
• Prepares DD1149is per FAR requirements.
• Enters shipment requirements into Exostar.
• Prepares Commercial Invoices.
• Prepares Packing Lists using online program.
• Prepares Bills of Lading.
• Proper distribution of all paperwork.
• Haz-Mat preparation and shipment per 49CFR.
• Regulations regarding Haz-Mat transportation.
• Identification and security of Government furnished property.
• Inventory report of all Finished Goods as required.
• Maintains Shipping department records.
• Acquiring transportation quotes.
• Makes final shipping arrangements with Freight Carriers/Forwarders.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Packaging of small parts
• Preparing parts and paperwork for outsourcing. Complete all system transactions as required.
• Continually look for opportunities to improve manufacturing time and cost and provides data to support the improvements.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

Other duties as assigned.

Keyword: Shelter; Shipping

Required Experience:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by government standards.

Ability to interact and communicate effectively with peers, supervisors & customers.

Ability to interact appropriately with the public when necessary.

Ability to adhere to workplace rules.

Advanced knowledge and application of MS Office Suite including Excel.i

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Required: College/university education in Supply Chain field or equivalent experience.

Required: 2 to 4 years related experience in Supply Chain.

Required: HazMat Shipping Certification.

Preferred: APICS Certification or in persuit of Certification.

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Office environment.

Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time.

Ability to perform repetitive motion (keyboarding, 10-key, phones).

Ability to lift iup to 10 pounds.

Ability to follow standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

From: Kratos Defense