What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shipping Coordinator position at LeMaitre?
Overview
The Shipping Coordinator is responsible for overseeing and managing the daily shipping and distribution operations of the company. This role ensures that products are properly allocated using D365 ERP, released to proper Geographies, packaged, labeled, and shipped in an accurate, timely, and cost-effective manner while maintaining compliance with company policies and shipping regulations.
Responsibilities
- Review Distributor orders to ensure product is properly allocated and released to the correct geographies.
- Communicate with customer service regarding shipping status and freight estimates and charges.
- Coordinate daily shipping activities, including preparing shipping documents
- Schedule and track shipments using various transportation methods (ground, air, sea).
- Communicate with carriers, freight forwarders, and internal teams to ensure timely delivery.
- Maintain accurate records of outgoing shipments and update tracking information.
- Inspect outgoing packages to ensure they meet company standards and shipping regulations.
- Handle international and domestic shipping, including customs clearance and export documentation.
- Resolve shipping errors, delays, or customer issues as needed.
- Monitor inventory levels of shipping supplies and reorder as necessary.
- Assist in improving shipping processes to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
- Comply with health, safety, and environmental regulations in the workplace.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required; associate or bachelor’s degree in logistics, supply chain, or business preferred.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in shipping, logistics, or warehouse operations.
- Knowledge of ERP systems in a shipping/warehouse environment, such as Microsoft D365, SAP, or Oracle
EEO Statement
In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at LeMaitre Vascular will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. LeMaitre Vascular does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, breastfeeding or related medical conditions, religious dress, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.
Applicants with disabilities may contact LeMaitre HR coordinators via telephone, fax, e-mail, and other means to request and arrange for accommodations. If you need assistance to accommodate a disability, you may request an accommodation at any time. Please contact LeMaitre HR at HR@lemaitre.com.