Transportation Specialist

AM Default Brand; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

AM General in Indiana is seeking a Shipping Clerk to manage Humvee and military shippers, ensure accurate documents, and coordinate with government representatives. This role requires SAP experience, strong organization, and careful attention to detail in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities include processing government DD250 shipments, preparing Bills of Lading, reconciling orders, and handling international paperwork while collaborating with multiple departments to ensure

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher with 1–2 years shipping experience.
• Experience with SAP and MS Office.
• Strong organization, communication, and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Process Humvee and Military shippers and maintain files.
• Analyze contracts for DD250 processing for Government shipments.
• Prepare Government Bills of Lading and military forms.
• Prepare commercial and international shipping documents.
• Reconcile orders for accuracy.
• Coordinate with government representatives.
• Goods issue shipments and interface with departments.
• Coordinate pickups and deliveries as needed.

Skills

SAP Experience

MS Office

Communication

Attention to detail

Independent work

Problem solving

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree desired

High school diploma

Tools

SAP

Job description

AM General develops and builds specialized ground vehicle systems that get the US Armed Services and our allies to and from their mission safely. Our innovative spirit delivers advanced, rugged, resilient, and dependable mobility solutions. We are one team dedicated to producing the best products for our customers. We have a collective understanding that at AM General our purpose is to serve those who serve to protect us.

We R.I.D.E. with Sgt. Smith!
We are Responsive We have Integrity We are Dynamic We exhibit Excellence

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Process Humvee shippers and maintain files
• Process Military shippers and maintain files
• Analyze contracts for DD250 processing for Government shipments
• Prepare Government Bill of Ladings and various other Military forms as necessary
• Prepare commercial and international shipping documents as required
• Reconcile orders for accuracy
• Work with government representatives
• Goods issue shipments
• Interface with various departments
• Coordinate pickup and deliveries when necessary

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Bachelor's degree desired with 1 to 2 years of shipping experience; high school diploma
• SAP Experience
• Strong organizational skills, knowledge of MS Office Products, and a high level of initiative
• Must be able to communicate effectively both written and verbal
• Be extremely accurate in quality of work
• Work independently
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Must be able to multitask and work well with others

PHYSICAL EFFORT

• Sight: must be able to regularly read computer screen, reports, and various documents with detail and clarity to accomplish work tasks in a safe and efficient manner, including regular use of adequate close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus
• Hearing: must be able to regularly hear well enough to communicate

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Physical Location: This position operates between an office and manufacturing plant environment and is often assigned to a specific shift or hours. The Employee must be able to perform job functions in an environment with varying difficult work conditions such as extreme cold, heat, inclement weather, at heights, and/or while exposed to constant/intermittent loud noises
• Teamwork: This position will work with others to ensure efficiency in the workplace
• Listening Skills: This position will need to understand how to use machinery properly and safely to prevent accidents and ensure all tasks are completed accurately
• Ability to follow instructions: Managers assign tasks and responsibilities, which vary; this position should be able to follow instructions competently
• Methodical approach: Production lines follow a set process, so this position needs a methodical approach to ensure all tasks are completed in the correct order for a smooth-running production line
• Concentration: This position may perform the same or similar tasks repeatedly, so a strong level of concentration when carrying out these tasks is important for quality control purposes. This role is often fast paced, so being able to maintain focus at all times is important

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Up to 25% travel may be required

Equal Opportunity Employer

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