Sandvik Mining & Rock is recruiting for a Freight Administrator for our Romeoville warehouse Outbound Operations on our 1st Shift (Mon-Fri 8:00AM-4:30PM). As the Freight Administrator you will be responsible for scheduling pick-ups with carriers, preparing shipping documents and following up on customer inquiries with internal and external stakeholders. Main responsibilities
Include:
Manage carrier changes Scheduling, quoting, and routing of Truckload and Expedited shipments Ensure all consignments are shipped in the most cost-effective way and are in adherence with shipping guidelines Process unrouteable orders: Criticality 1 shipments for US, Canada, Mexico, and international shipments Prepare shipping documents: Bills of Lading, SLI's, Commercial Invoices, etc. Ensure appropriate actions are taken to resolve shipping documentation issues or missed shipments Follow-up on daily inquiries for carrier change requests, expedited/must ship requests, exceptions and shipment tracking. Maintain integrity of freight management systems Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders May perform other duties and participate in other projects as required within the department Warehouse administration and housekeeping Other duties as assigned due to business needs Experience and Required Competencies Minimum 2 years previous experience in a transportation environment including domestic and international shipments Previous experience in a Transportation Management System Excellent verbal and written communication skills Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines Strong computer skills. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office to include Word and Excel
EDUCATION, LICENCES & CERTIFICATES
High School or equivalent experience. Post-secondary education/training in business or supply chain discipline would be of advantage.
OTHER:
English Proficiency:
Advanced (CEFR C1/ Completed EF level 12) Attention to detail
KEY STAKEHOLDERS
Internal:
Parts and Services BLMs, Parts and Service functions in Parts and Services, Regional Logistics Operation Managers, Global Inventory Management Teams, IT organization, External contacts: Service providers: Carriers, Customs brokers, Vendors, Infrastructure providers Benefits Sandvik offers a comprehensive total compensation package including a competitive package of health, dental and disability insurance, and a 401(k) retirement savings plan. In addition, we provide opportunities for professional competence development and training, as well as opportunities for career advancement. Compensation In the spirit of pay transparency, we are excited to share the base salary range for this position is $26.00-$27.50 based on experience and, exclusive of fringe benefits and shift differentials. How to Apply For immediate consideration, please apply online at http://www.sandvik.com/careers Sandvik is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Any applicant who, because of a disability, needs accommodation or assistance in completing an application or at any time during the application process should contact Human Resources at hrsolutions.us@sandvik.com. Sandvik also provides reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities consistent with its obligations under the law. When you join our global team you will find yourself inspired by the spirit of Sandvik and contribute to our purpose to advance the world through engineering. Sandvik is a global, high-tech engineering group providing solutions that enhance productivity, profitability and sustainability for the manufacturing, mining and infrastructure industries. Our offerings cover the entire customer value chain and are based on extensive investments in research and development, customer insights and deep knowledge of industrial processes and digital solutions In 2024 the Group had approximately 41,000 employees and revenues of about 123 billion SEK in about 150 countries within continuing operations. Sandvik at a glance
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