Shipping Operations Specialist

Howmet; La Porte (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace Inc. in Laporte, IN is seeking a Shipping Coordinator to manage the shipping and outsource groups, ensuring timely production and accurate documentation.

The role coordinates with Planning, Sales, and Quality to clear shipments and maintain compliance with safety standards. The candidate will review demand, allocate inventory across customers, generate bills of lading, and support the daily shipment plan while prioritizing inbound and outbound activities in a lean manufacturing

Qualifications

• Basic qualifications require a high school diploma and 2 years of inventory control, shipping, and traffic experience.
• Experience with lean manufacturing and MRP-type systems is preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and good organizational ability are important.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate shipping and outsource groups to meet monthly financial goals.
• Review customer demand and allocate inventory among customers.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards.
• Generate bills of lading and prepare outbound shipping documents.

Skills

Inventory control

Shipping

Traffic experience

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

2 years inventory control/shipping/traffic experience

Tools

MRP systems

PC software

Job description

Howmet Aerospace Inc. in Laporte, IN is seeking a Shipping Coordinator to manage the shipping and outsource groups, ensuring timely production and accurate documentation.

The role coordinates with Planning, Sales, and Quality to clear shipments and maintain compliance with safety standards. The candidate will review demand, allocate inventory across customers, generate bills of lading, and support the daily shipment plan while prioritizing inbound and outbound activities in a lean manufacturing