Shipping & Receiving Manager

Livefino; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Livefino is seeking a Shipping Manager in Fort Myers, FL to lead the shipping and distribution strategy. You will plan, implement and oversee all shipping activities, ensuring secure, accurate, and timely fulfillment while managing a team and budget.

The role requires extensive experience in logistics, strong leadership, budgeting and reporting skills, and proficiency with shipping software. Collaboration with warehouse staff and suppliers is essential in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 8 years of experience in Shipping Manager or similar role
• Knowledge of logistics operations, shipping procedures and documents
• Hands-on experience with shipping and distribution software
• Hands-on experience in budgeting and reporting
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• Good time-management and communication abilities
• BA in supply chain, logistics or relevant field preferred

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement overall shipping strategy and KPI targets
• Use shipping software to organize and prioritize activities
• Oversee the entire shipping process and ensure timely, accurate shipments
• Prepare and present KPI reports to management
• Negotiate pricing and optimize shipping processes
• Inspect labels and barcodes and manage shipping documentation
• Supervise shipping team and manage budget and relationships with stakeholders
• Identify shipping issues and implement timely solutions
• Create and present reports for upper management

Skills

Logistics knowledge

Leadership skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Budgeting

Reporting

Education

Shipping management experience

High school diploma or higher in related field

Tools

Shipping software

Job description

We are looking for an ambitious and self-driven Shipping Manager to join our team. As a Shipping Manager, you will be responsible for planning, implementing and managing our shipping and distribution strategy. Your main duty will be to ensure secure, accurate, timely and productive shipping processes. The Shipping & Receiving Manager reports directly to the Director of Logistics.

• Plan and implement overall shipping strategy
• Use shipping software to organize and prioritize shipping activities
• Oversee the whole shipping process
• Set shipping KPIs
• Prepare and present KPI reports
• Suggest solutions for process optimization
• Inspect labels and barcodes
• Supervise and oversee shipping team members
• Set and control shipping and distribution budget
• Build and maintain professional relationships with relevant internal and external stakeholders (such as warehouse workers, vendors, purchasing managers, suppliers etc.)
• Negotiate better pricing
• Identify shipping issues and implement solutions in a timely manner
• Create and present reports for upper management

Note: The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to the job. They are not constructed to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel in the job. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer. The Company is committed to providing an accessible and barrier-free environment. Please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation during any part of the recruitment process.

• 8 years of experience as a Shipping Managers or similar role
• Knowledge of logistics operations and shipping procedures and documents
• Hands on experience with shipping and distribution software
• Hands on experience in budgeting and reporting
• Good leadership skills
• Critical thinker and problem-solving skills
• Team player
• Good time-management skills
• Great interpersonal and communication skills
• High school diploma, BA in supply chain, logistics or similar relevant field preferred
• Must be able to pass a Level II background check
• Must be 21+ years of age