What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shipping Coordinator position at Avon Protection?
Job Title: Shipping Coordinator
Location: Cleveland, OH
Business Unit: Team Wendy
About Avon Technologies:
We are a world leader in protective equipment, with a reputation for innovative design, high-performance quality and specialist materials expertise. Our two brands, Avon Protection and Team Wendy, supply our respiratory and head protection portfolio to customers across the globe from our manufacturing sites in the UK and North America. With over 900 talented people our shared purpose and core beliefs are to be #FIERCE about Protecting Lives. It's why we come to work - and it's what motivates us, every day, to do the best work we can.
Purpose of Position:
The Shipping Coordinator is responsible for managing the shipment and delivery of products, ensuring accurate and timely processing of orders, coordinating logistics activities, and maintaining effective communication with vendors, carriers, and internal teams. This role is critical in optimizing supply chain efficiency, minimizing delivery delays, and maintaining high customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities:
- Order Management: Process and manage outgoing orders, including order entry, labeling, and documentation.
- Shipping Coordination: Schedule shipments, prepare bills of lading, and coordinate with carriers for pickups and deliveries.
- Inventory Control: Maintain accurate inventory records and ensure proper stock levels to meet shipment demands.
- Documentation: Prepare and verify shipping documents, including invoices, packing lists, and customs documentation (if applicable).
- Carrier Communication: Liaise with freight forwarders, transportation companies, and customs brokers to ensure smooth logistics operations.
- Problem Resolution: Address and resolve shipping and delivery issues, including delays, damages, and discrepancies.
- Cost Management: Negotiate shipping rates and manage shipping costs to optimize budgets.
- Compliance: Ensure all shipments comply with relevant regulations and company policies.
- Reporting: Generate reports related to shipping metrics, costs, and efficiency for management review.
- Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process enhancements to improve shipping accuracy and efficiency.
Qualifications:
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent; associate's or bachelor's degree in logistics, supply chain management, or a related field preferred.
- Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience in a shipping, logistics, or supply chain role.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in shipping software, ERP systems, and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
- Knowledge: Familiarity with domestic and international shipping regulations and logistics practices.
- Skills:
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
- Attention to detail and accuracy in documentation.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
What We Offer:
- Flexible Schedule
- Competitive Compensation Package
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- 401k Matching
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Learning and Development Initiatives
This job description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with this job. While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, management reserved the right to modify, add or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary.
Responsibilities of this position may include direct and/or indirect physical or logical access to information, systems, technologies subjected to the regulations/compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws.
U.S. Export Control laws and U.S. Government Department of Defense contracts and sub-contracts impose certain restrictions on companies and their ability to share export-controlled and other technology and services with certain "non-U.S. persons" (persons who are not U.S. citizens or nationals, lawful permanent residents of the U.S., refugees, "Temporary Residents" (granted Amnesty or Special Agricultural Worker provisions), or persons granted asylum (but excluding persons in nonimmigrant status such as H-1B, L-1, F-1, etc.) or non-U.S. citizens.
To comply with these laws, and in conjunction with the review of candidates for those positions within Avon that may present access to export controlled technical data, Avon must assess employees' U.S. person status, as well as citizenship(s).
The questions asked in this application are intended to assess this and will be used for evaluation purposes only. Failure to provide the necessary information in this regard will result in our inability to consider you further for this particular position. The decision whether or not to file or pursue an export license application is at Avon's sole election.
U.S. Export Control laws and U.S. Government Department of Defense contracts and sub-contracts impose certain restrictions on companies and their ability to share export-controlled and other technology and services with certain "non-U.S. persons" (persons who are not U.S. citizens or nationals, lawful permanent residents of the U.S., refugees, "Temporary Residents" (granted Amnesty or Special Agricultural Worker provisions), or persons granted asylum (but excluding persons in nonimmigrant status such as H-1B, L-1, F-1, etc.) or non-U.S. citizens.
To comply with these laws, and in conjunction with the review of candidates for those positions within Avon that may present access to export controlled technical data, Avon must assess employees' U.S. person status, as well as citizenship(s).
The questions asked in this application are intended to assess this and will be used for evaluation purposes only. Failure to provide the necessary information in this regard will result in our inability to consider you further for this particular position. The decision whether or not to file or pursue an export license application is at Avon's sole election.
Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without a sponsorship for employment visa status (e.e. H1B status).
The anticipated salary range for candidates who will work in Cleveland, OH is $19.03 to $23.06 hourly. The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of experience within the job, type and years of experience within the industry, education, etc.
EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability
Salary : $19 - $23
