Outbound Freight Coordinator

Job Overview

OVERALL SUMMARY:

Assists with processing routing requests for customers.  Works directly with warehouse staff, managers and other assistant managers within the department to assure pickup requirements are met.  Works with other departments in the company regarding issues with shipments.  Shipment tracing and filing carrier claims for loss or damage.  Other job duties as needed.

EDUCATION:    

Associates degree in Business Administration required or equivalent work experience

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of 1 - 2 years of previous experience

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepares documents for shipments utilizing UPS Worldship, FedEx, etc.
• Uses multiple Vendor websites to route orders.
• Release orders for shipment
• Various processing, printing, and maintaining of documents and spreadsheets
• Provides support to all of the Distribution Managers

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Strong verbal communication skills
• Typing/keyboard skills – efficient and error free
• High level of accuracy
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Forward thinking

We are looking for people who are passionate about being part of a diverse team, where different backgrounds, experience and opinions are valued and incorporated into our daily work. We want to welcome people into our company that like to collaborate, take on challenges and value a wide variety of global views about consumers, brands, processes and products.

DISCLAIMER:  The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications of employees assigned to this classification.