Shipping Coordinator II

HarbisonWalker International; White Cloud (MI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

HarbisonWalker International is seeking a Shipping Coordinator in Michigan to support order shipments and timely deliveries. The role involves preparing finished goods, coordinating with Supply Chain and Customer Account teams, and liaising with third-party logistics providers.

The position requires a high school diploma and 0–2 years in inventory and shipping, with proficiency in Office and Oracle ERP, and a focus on Lean practices and accurate reporting.

Qualifications

• Requires High School diploma.
• 0-2 years experience in inventory/shipping preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Oracle ERP.

Responsibilities

• Prepare finished goods for shipment according to customer requirements.
• Coordinate shipping priorities with Supply Chain and Customer Account Specialist.
• Arrange shipments with approved third-party logistics providers.
• Reconcile inventory variance.
• Prepare export order paperwork.
• Coordinate warehouse cycle counts.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Oracle ERP

Job description

The Shipping Coordinator performs a variety of clerical functions required for HWI to ship orders and meet customer delivery requirements.

Responsibilities

• Preparing finished goods accurately for shipment according to customer requirements
• Facilitating the flow of information between Supply Chain and the Customer Account Specialist to coordinate shipping priorities and ensure timely and accurate delivery
• Coordinating shipments with approved third-party logistic companies
• Reconciliating inventory variance
• Preparing export order paperwork
• Coordinating warehouse cycle counts

Requirements

• Requires High School diploma
• The Shipping Coordinator requires zero (0) - two (2) years of inventory and shipping experience, preferable in a refractory operation.
• Requires computer operation skills including, proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Oracle ERP accounting system
• Requires experience in working towards Lean production
• Requires experience in inventory management planning performance metrics: raw material and finished goods inventory levels, customer service levels, cycle count accuracy, on-time delivery, days on hand, physical inventory and delivery sales targets
• Requires interpersonal and communications skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Requires excellent organization skills with accurate and precise attention to detail

Physical and Environmental Requirements

• Physical Activity: Requires more than 2/3 of time talking or hearing; 1/3 to 2/3 of time standing, walking and / or sitting; and less than 1/3 of time using hands and fingers, reaching, climbing/balancing, stooping/kneeling/crouching/crawling; and/or tasting/smelling.
• Lifting: Requires lifting up to 10 pounds less than 1/3 of time.
• Vision: Requires accurate close and distance vision, color and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.
• Environment: Requires 1/3 to 2/3 of time working near moving mechanical parts and less than 1/3 of time exposed to fumes or airborne particles, working with explosives, in an office setting, working in high, precarious places, exposed to outdoor weather, extreme heat, vibration, and/or the risk of electrical shock.
• Noise: Requires exposure to moderate noise.