Freight Coordinator (West Burbs)

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flag [?] : miscategorized prohibited spam best of Posted: 2013-05-08, 9:57AM CDT

Freight Coordinator
Wholesale Distributors has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Freight Coordinator.

Responsibilities will include:
Coordinates allocations and shipments with other departments in load planning to assure picking schedule supports shipping plans
Coordinates and plans all inbound and outbound freight activity for facility
Ensures that billing practices of carriers are consistent with established rates
Logs and tracks all orders and shipments to ensure on-time delivery
Files and documents all freight claims with Accounts Payable Department (A/P)
Maintains all carrier files and proof of deliveries up to date
Organize and assign truckloads, man-hours and equipment to insure on-time and economic delivery of products
Able to determine shipping rates and freight classification according to a predetermined table and rate schedule
Assist in expediting the preparation, processing and release of shipping documents to meet the current lead-times
Able to process orders, packing slip, load-sheets, Bills of Lading, in accordance with Department of Transportation and inter-modal regulations
Abide by and adhere to all government regulations as well as the Company policies that apply to daily activities for shipping & handling of hazardous materials
Analyzes reports to forecast receiving availability and scheduling and reports back to manager with results.
Audits receiving paperwork to ensure accuracy; researches and resolves discrepancies
Responsible for the accurate filing and follow up of all freight claims
Approves daily delivery add-ons and final delivery schedules
Monitors daily procedures to ensure quality standards are met and department paperwork is accurate and timely
Works with Receiving Department to determine time allowances/labor needed for receiving a variety of merchandise
Ensure all businesses and logistics schedulers are proactively and fully informed of order plan status.
Identify opportunities, develop options and make recommendations that will create value.

In addition to solid shipping experience, to be successful you will need:
? Effective interpersonal skills to deal with internal and external customers
? Effective verbal and written communication skills
? Experience with a Windows Environment (Office 2010, Excel, Word, and Power Point), as well as familiar with routing and scheduling over Road and Rail shipments
? Bilingual preferred -- English/Spanish
? Excellent skills in general math and problem solving
? Strong attention to detail, to ensure shipping document accuracy prior to invoicing
Location: West BurbsCompensation: $13-14Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.Please, no phone calls about this job!Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.Posting ID: 3792234680

Posted: 2013-05-08, 9:57AM CDT

Edited: 2013-05-08, 9:57AM CDT

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