Shipping Coordinator
Walker, MIFull-timePosted Jul 23, 2026
Shipping Coordinator
Primary accountabilities:
- Assists Logistics Manager with daily management of the product shipment cycle from carrier scheduling through loading and shipment. Tactical responsibilities include:
- 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
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