Shipping and Receiving Coordinator

Role

Shipping and Receiving Coordinator is responsible for planning and managing all outgoing/incoming shipments and items. This role plays a key part in making sure the shipping & receiving area functions efficiently and timely so that all departments can run smoothly. Inventory management and strong relationships with shipping companies and carriers are essential.

Responsibilities

• Conducts inventories counts, recording any discrepancies or losses. such as checking contents of shipped product against purchase orders for the purpose of verifying stock and identifying losses.
• Contact carriers to set up deliveries making sure to ensure the accuracy of the items delivered.
• Plan and maintain the distribution of products. Ensuring appropriate stock levels are maintained and records kept up to date.
• Follow all company safety procedures and policies
• Assists in receiving, storing, issuing, and delivery of equipment, tools, and supplies, and doing the required record-keeping.
• Responds to request from internal coworkers or customers and following up.
• Physically fit and able to move items by hand if needed.
• Making sure to inspect and verify all incoming shipments against the order sheet or packing slips. Reporting any damages or defects.
• Performs packaging operations as per the customer orders.
• Completes packaging orders within the deadlines.
• Completes daily reports and submit to Operations Manager.
• Observes material handlers / forklift operators, directing and giving instructions to make sure the shipping area runs smoothly.
• Maintain a positive and respectful environment.
• Work in compliance with established safe work practices.
• Other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Requirements

• Previous 3 – 5 years’ experience as a Shipping/Receiving Coordinator or similar role.
• Forklift Certification (Counterbalance / Reach)
• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
• Attention to detail
• Team Leader, able to work in a team environment.
• Computer skills
• Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel)
• Strong communication skills
• Able to lift 30lbs – 40lbs if needed.
• Organization Skills
• Able to work independently