*job details*
*responsibility level*:
performs a variety of duties to support shipping department and freight forwarder to assure on-time shipments. Creates shipping documentation, etc. Arranges transportation schedules with carriers.
*principal duties*:
creates shipping documentation including bills of lading, shipping labels, and export paperwork. Routes outgoing shipments through various freight forwarders and schedules transportation of shipments.(fedex, via internet, international forwarding agents). Works closely with logistics providers to assure on-time shipments maintains shipment files and responds to customer inquiries regarding status of shipments. Work with others in manufacturing department to assure transactional accuracy. Provides freight rates to customers and customer service department.
*requirements*:
- trade diploma, one year experience in manufacturing shipping environment.
- computer literate in microsoft office suite and erp.
- experience with international shipping, customs requirements.
- communication, analytical and negotiation skills
- able to work safely in manufacturing environment.
- leadership skills
- team work
- service attitude
- ability to work under pressure
- knowledge in running queries on the as/400 or equivalent database
- ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously