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Shipping Coordinator

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A Warehouse or Distribution Supervisor manages daily operations at a warehouse. Hires, trains, and supervises warehouse staff, oversees inventory and the distribution of materials to and from the warehouse.

$62,308 / year median in Michigan

+7% projected growth

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Job Description

Shipping Coordinator Primary accountabilities: Assists Logistics Manager with daily management of the product shipment cycle from carrier scheduling through loading and shipment. A good reputation and relationship with carriers Prompt loading Accurate paperwork and billing Development of the most cost effective options Front line management of Shipping and Logistics hourly personnel Organization and maintenance of the finished goods warehouse. A high degree of inventory accuracy to include frequent cycle counts Minimal handling damage and follow-up on any issues Efficient loading capability and tracking of load times Leadership of the shipping team Accident free work environment Increasing levels of operator capability through training Most efficient assignment of resources Achieve a high level of customer satisfaction Assist Logistics Manager/Customer Service Representative/Planner Customer interface Order entry Paper Machine block scheduling maintenance Quality Complaints follow-up with improvement plans Skills/ Experience required Mastery of the basic elements of warehouse operations Mastery of the manufacturing execution system Knowledge of customers and customer requirements Knowledge of shipping documentation requirements and the billing process Experience with managing carriers Experience with machine scheduling and production planning Demonstrate teamwork skills
Job Requirements:
To perform at a proficient level, a candidate would be expected to have: High school diploma or equivalent required Bachelor s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Logistics, Business Administration or related field preferred 2 - 4 years of logistics/traffic experience preferred Oral and written communication skills Presentation skills Strong analytical and negotiation skills Ability to take initiative Supervisory/leadership and strategic planning skills Customer focused Attention to detail