What are the responsibilities and job description for the Routing Coordinator, Temp to Hire position at DG PREMIUM BRANDS LLC?
Description
Location: Onsite
Status: Temporary to Hire
Seats: 2
JOB SUMMARY
The Routing Coordinator is responsible for shipment planning and load building for various customers. Answer shipping-related questions, convey (written & verbal) communications (within and outside) the department, and maintain good housekeeping and safety practices and standards.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for routing various customers such as Big Box, Majors, Off Price or International
- Coordinating with carriers and freight forwarders to schedule pickup of goods.
- Manage strong communication, email etiquette and relationship skills with both internal/external customers
- Responsible for running Routing Reports and calculating accurate details for outbound freight
- Maintains a focus on cancel dates, aging PO’s, INDC’s and prioritizes accordingly
- Collaborate with other departments to ensure PO’s are packed to ship on time
- Route orders utilizing customer vendor portals to ensure PO are shipped successfully
- Communicate with management any ongoing opportunities and escalate risk
- Partner with Customer Service and Wave Planners for extensions
- Tracks shipments as needed and communicates information internally
- Determine the best mode of transportation for shipments
- Proactive in reviewing priorities to ensure ship windows are met
- Create and maintain export documents for International shipments
- Generate, update, print, and upload Bills of Ladings
- Pulls POD’S/BOL’S as needed for auditors
- Cross-train in various areas of Shipping to provide support based on business needs and open to opportunities in support other areas
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned
- Ensure safe work practices are exercised
- Regular attendance and punctuality are required.
- Flexibility to work OT, Saturdays, and Holidays
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
- Works well under pressure
- Strong communication and problem solving skills
- Possess moderate Microsoft (Excel, Word)
- Must be able to work both independently and as a team player
EXPERIENCE
- High School diploma or equivalent, some college desirable
- Experience working in distribution and/or logistics
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Lifting, pushing, pulling or moving cartons up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to stand and walk continuously throughout the day
- Work in cooler and heated conditions based on the time of year
Salary : $16 - $22