What are the responsibilities and job description for the International Shipping Coordinator position at barrywehmiller?
About Us:
BW Converting Solutions is a strategic alliance of resources and services that bring together several Barry-Wehmiller companies — Paper Converting Machine Company (PCMC), Winkler Dünnebier (W D), STAX Technologies, Hudson-Sharp, Baldwin Technologies and Northern Engraving and Machine. These industry leaders offer trusted brands and innovative technologies in the design, manufacture, and service of high-performance converting and packaging machinery for the tissue, nonwovens, hygiene, bag-converting, mailing, and printing industries.
Job Description:
As an International Shipping Coordinator with BW Converting Solutions, you would play a pivotal role in managing and coordinating international and domestic shipments while ensuring compliance with regulations. You will interact directly with customers, handle documentation, and problem-solve shipment issues. This fast-paced role requires effective collaboration with the shipping team to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
Job Responsibilities:
• Prepare and manage documentation for international and domestic shipments, ensuring compliance with Commodity Codes and Countries of Origin requirements.
• Coordinate full truckload and international shipments, including interacting directly with customers to arrange carriers and address specific shipping instructions.
• Problem-solve issues, such as shipments stuck in customs, and provide solutions in a timely manner.
• Ensure compliance with internal traffic procedures and maintain accurate documentation.
• Authorize payment of freight invoices after reconciling them with provided quotes and rates.
• Initiate and monitor damaged freight claims through to settlement, ensuring resolution.
• Negotiate freight rates and determine shipping costs for customer billing, as well as request quotes for shipping methods.
• Coordinate emergency shipments, including arranging Next Flight Outs (NFOs), and work closely with the Parts Sales Team to manage shipping needs.
• Maintain and organize traffic files, and make direct contact with customers to provide shipment details and prepare necessary packing slips.
• Other duties as assigned
Experience and Education Requirements:
• High school diploma (Required)
• Associate’s degree in business or logistics a (A plus)
• 2 years of experience
• Customer facing logistics experience
• Knowledge of export regulations, international laws and exporting procedures required
• Willing to become certified in Hazmat handling or already certified
• Bilingual a plus
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities
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At Barry-Wehmiller we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work—therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process.
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Company:
Paper Converting Machine Company
