Shipping & Logistics Coordinator

Pointbid Logistics Systems Ltd; Grand Rapids (MI); Presencial; USD 25.000 - 30.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Leggett & Platt's Genesis Seating site in Grand Rapids, Michigan is seeking a Shipping Clerk who will assure timely, economical shipment of finished goods with the highest level of customer service in a fast-paced environment.

The role involves procuring outbound transportation (truckload and LTL) to ensure on-time delivery, negotiating rates with carriers, coordinating with customers and internal teams, verifying packing lists, and supporting cross-functional tasks to achieve on-time, in-full

Formación

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years prior experience in transportation planning and freight management in a manufacturing setting.
• Capable of problem solving to reduce errors, improve quality and delivery.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Self-starter and work efficiently under minimal supervision.
• Excellent attendance, above average computer skills, and experience with ERP systems.
• Basic math proficiency and the ability to read and write legibly.

Responsabilidades

• Procuring outbound transportation (truckload and LTL) to ensure on time delivery to customers and outside warehouses both domestically and internationally
• Utilize third-party logistic system to secure transportation from approved providers at agreed upon rates
• Communicate directly with Customers and/or Customer logistics systems for Collect shipment arrangements
• Arrange pickups and negotiate rates directly with common carriers when necessary
• Facilitate the flow of information between Shipping, Manufacturing, QA, Credit, Customer Service and Shipper/Receivers to achieve On-Time, In-Full shipment of orders
• Facilitate resolution of internal discrepancies such as labeling, weights, and pallet numbering prior to shipment
• Verify product dimensions and weights to select shipping method
• Check in trucks and communicate loading instructions.
• Responsible for verifying accuracy of packing lists
• Carries out special shipping instructions as specified by customer service, including expedited shipping
• Furnish Customer Service with order status information as requested
• Participate in resolving freight claims and freight-related customer complaints
• Maintain and file shipping-related records in an orderly fashion
• Emphasize quality and safety in all aspects of the role. Participate in plant safety training and activities in pursuit of Zero Incidents
• Other duties as they develop and are assigned

Conocimientos

Strong organizational skills

Self-starter

Excellent attendance

Educación

High school diploma or GED

2+ years experience in transportation planning and freight management

Herramientas

ERP systems

Descripción del empleo

Leggett & Platt's Genesis Seating site in Grand Rapids, Michigan is seeking a Shipping Clerk who will assure timely, economical shipment of finished goods with the highest level of customer service in a fast-paced environment.

The role involves procuring outbound transportation (truckload and LTL) to ensure on-time delivery, negotiating rates with carriers, coordinating with customers and internal teams, verifying packing lists, and supporting cross-functional tasks to achieve on-time, in-full