Import Traffic Coordinator

ROLE:

This position will coordinate the traffic responsibilities within our company in the day to day functions in the shipping and receiving departments. In addition, it will be responsible for performing complex analysis and reports on distribution data, drawing appropriate conclusions, communicating with management, making appropriate recommendations in relations to the Traffic function.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs a variety of duties to support shipping and receiving department to assure on-time and accurate shipments.
• Creates shipping documentation, bills-of-lading, etc.
• Arranges transportation schedules with carriers.
• Creates shipping documentation including bills of lading, shipping labels, and export paperwork. (NAFTA, AES filing, etc.)
• Routes outgoing shipments through various freight forwarders and schedules transportation of shipments.(Federal Express, UPS, customer TMS systems and International Forwarding Agents)
• Works closely with logistics providers to assure on-time shipments, pickups and deliveries
• Maintains shipment files, issues reports, and responds to customer service inquiries regarding status of shipments.
• Provides and maintains key performance indicators for shipping and receiving departments.
• Provides daily order and shipment analysis reports.
• Posts orders and shipping information daily using ERP system.
• Work with others in supply chain and manufacturing department to assure transactional accuracy.
• Provides freight rates to customers and customer service department.
• Communicate accurate order / shipment / export details to Customer Service.
• Special projects and functions as they arise.
• Support and/or lead continuous improvement projects for Receiving and Shipping operations, provide department back up and other duties as assigned.
• Adhere to company policies and safety rules and regulations. Wear all personal protective equipment as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

·         Professional, collaborative attitude

·         Ability to communicate effectively with outside vendors

·         Strong attention to detail, organization and documentation skills

·         Excellent oral and written communication skills

·         Strong work ethic

·         Minimum of 2-3 years relevant work experience

·         Knowledge of Excel, Word and Access.

BENEFITS:

• Medical, Dental & Vision
• HSA – 100% employer paid plus $1,000.00 employer contribution
• ADD (Accidental/ Death & Dismemberment Coverage of $25,000
• LTD Insurance (Long Term Disability at a rate of 60% of current base pay
• 401K Plan- Profit sharing Program provided annually (if eligible)
• STD Insurance (Short-Term Disability at a rate of 85% of current base pay)
• Life Insurance coverage of $25,000
• PTO