What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shipping/Receiving Coordinator position at IMC-Metalsamerica LLC?
Description
IMC Metals America
Shipping/Receiving Coordinator
Shelby, NC
Description
Shipping/Receiving Coordinator is in charge of overseeing inbound/outbound packages for transportation. As a coordinator, your job duties include communicating with shippers/brokers/receivers to provide rates, managing large quantities of packages, and assisting with various routing tasks. Ensures the accuracy of all shipping/receiving documents and gathers and maintains all data and records relative to shipping/receiving activities. Assure that shipping/receiving counts match picking/purchase order documents and assists in resolving any discrepancies. Ensures accuracy in the warehouse by doing cycle counts to maintain correct inventory levels.
Requirements
A shipping/receiving coordinator typically has a wide range of responsibilities, which can include:
- Coordinating with other members of the shipping/receiving departments to ensure that all inbound and outbound shipments are properly prepared.
- Creating reports on shipping/receiving activities such as tracking inbound/outbound shipments, compiling statistics about shipping/receiving volume or rates.
- Arranging pickup or delivery of shipments using a variety of methods such as trucking companies, railroads, airlines, or other shipping lines.
- Communicating with clients to ensure that they receive their orders on time.
- Interacting with customers and brokers when inbound/outbound deliveries misdeliver.
- Responsible for working with accounting for invoicing shipping/receiving costs and keeping track of them for accounting purposes.
- Maintaining records of inventory levels and purchasing new inventory when necessary.
- Maintaining a database of customers/brokers/vendors information such as shipping addresses and contact information.
- Assisting with the planning and scheduling of inbound/outbound shipments including documentation, pick-up arrangements, customs clearance procedures, etc.
2 years of experience in Shipping/Receiving/Logistics or Transportation preferred