Shipping Scheduler / Logistics Coordinator

Job Title: Shipping Scheduler / Logistics Coordinator

1st Shift

1st shift. Pay Rate: DOE ($20-$23).

Hours: 7:00AM-3:30PM- Days: Monday-Saturday.

Job Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Shipping Scheduler / Logistics Coordinator to oversee outbound shipment scheduling, shipping documentation, reporting, and carrier communication. This role serves as a key point of contact between logistics, production, sales, carriers, and vendors to ensure timely and accurate shipment of finished goods and materials.

Key Responsibilities

• Schedule outbound shipments of finished goods, materials, and other products.
• Set, update, and maintain the shipping schedule.
• Move appointments as needed to support production optimization and efficiency.
• Communicate with carriers regarding appointments, changes, and reschedules.
• Coordinate with logistics and production teams to meet company objectives.
• Proactively work with carriers and vendors to ensure shipping goals are achieved.
• Follow up with carriers who miss scheduled appointments.
• Distribute the daily shipping schedule to all stakeholders.
• Ensure all shipping paperwork is accurate, complete, and prepared on time.
• Update and maintain the Master Freight Report and distribute it weekly.
• Maintain carrier scorecards, including:
• • On-time performance
  • Service issues
• Distribute carrier scorecards weekly.
• Send the Daily Shortage Projection Report and collaborate with production, sales, and scheduling teams to reduce and eliminate customer shortages.
• Manage all shipping-related product claims, including:
• • Documentation of issues
  • Communication between Accounts Payable, customers, carriers, and plant management
• Enter and maintain third-party pallet information.
• Serve as the initial and primary point of contact for the Logistics Department, providing load planners with accurate and timely shipping information.
• Answer phones, field questions, redirect calls, and troubleshoot issues as needed.
• Maintain company records and ensure filing systems are accurate and organized.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent communication and follow-up abilities
• Experience coordinating with carriers, vendors, and internal departments
• Attention to detail and accuracy in reporting and shipping documentation
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with reporting, scheduling, and recordkeeping systems
• Customer service and problem-solving skills