Your tasks:

Responsible for shipment preparation of customer orders. Maintain a philosophy of continual improvement to increase consistency, efficiency and quality in all aspects of coordinating and arranging shipments.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Request and obtain freight quotes.
• Post Goods Issue in SAP for all outgoing shipments, add tracking information
• Maintain HTS codes and ensure proper codes are attached to all international deliveries
• Ensure all shipping instructions are followed.
• Maintain an open line of communication with all departments including freight brokers
• Prepare all documentation for export/international shipments.
• Maintenance and notification of accurate delivery information to the customer and internal departments.
• Schedule pickups and determine best mode of transit
• Expedite shipments.
• Create Bills of Lading for shipments
• Scan/email customer invoice receipts and tracking information.
• Negotiate lower rates with shipping companies.
• Familiarize and remain current with international shipping rules and laws for all export shipments.
• Upload invoices into various customer portals
• Schedule transportation and prepare documentation for imports

Your Profile:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read, analyze and interpret common contracts, quotations, financial reports and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies or members of the business community. Ability to write effectively in any necessary style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management and public groups.
• MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to use basic math skills to interpret quotations, economically order supplies and generate sales reports.
• REASONING ABILITY Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret a variety of technical instructions and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• COMPUTER SKILLS Ability to use Microsoft based software, i.e. MS Word, Excel, Access and Quick Books Pro to supply the company with the proper documentation, schedules and reports a plus. Experience and knowledge of SAP a plus.
• PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk and sit. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.
• WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Strive for teamwork on a departmental and company level. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Associates Degree or 2 years experience in related field with a strong background in logistics sales; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

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IKA laboratory technology offers a wide range of innovative equipment for numerous applications in research and development. Market leaders trust in our proven technology for their mixing, heating, distilling and crushing applications. IKA has gained a leading position in the world market with its innovative magnetic stirrers, mixers, overhead stirrers, shakers, homogenizers, mills, rotary evaporators, calorimeters, laboratory reactors and specially developed software for laboratory and analysis applications, as well as temperature control products such as circulators, baths and chillers.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Work Location: In person