LOGISTICS SPECIALIST
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Works collaboratively with team members, managers, and facilitators to promote logistics excellence.
- Coordinates inbound shipments, including full truckload (FTL) shipments and returns.
- Negotiates with carriers regarding quotes, pickups, discounts, and freight claims.
- Processes warehouse orders, including picking tickets and order entry.
- Creates shipments in the ERP system and enters all required shipping details, including PRO numbers and delivery timelines.
- Communicates required shipping documentation to customers within established timeframes.
- Schedules trucks for pickup, including both FTL and LTL shipments.
- Coordinates outbound shipments and deliveries.
- Prepares shipping documents, including export documentation and related internal records.
- Works closely with the shipping department to support daily shipment activities.
- Collaborates effectively with Customer Service Account Managers.
- Maintains regular and predictable attendance.
- Works cooperatively with others to meet departmental objectives.
- Maintains a clean work environment.
OTHER DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Interfaces with international freight forwarders and schedules container shipments.
- Reviews daily shipment edit lists for accuracy.
- Administers Hazmat shipments in accordance with regulations.
- Traces, tracks and ensures compliance for proof of delivery requirements.
- Maintains the shipping files and documentation.
- Works directly with Bristol, Chatfield, and Highlands to assure order completion.
- Completes customs documentation and certificates of origin.
- Works closely with Quality Assurance on customer documentation requiring QA review.
- Coordinates with Accounting regarding shipping-related invoicing.
- Creates daily online UPS and FedEx shipments.
- Works closely with internal and external contacts to ensure accurate and timely completion of job tasks.
- Follows all departmental procedures to help ensure accuracy of shipping documentation.
- Complies with all required safety regulations.
- Performs month end closing activities as related to shipping.
QUALIFICATIONS: Experience, Competencies and Education
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience preferred in a shipping or receiving environment.
- Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
- Experience using ERP systems; NetSuite experience strongly preferred.
- Ability to interact positively with transportation companies, providers, customers, and internal departments.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to Independently monitor and follow up on transportation progress.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF JOB: This position requires that the employee be able to perform the following physical requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation:
- Sedentary work.
- Minimal lifting.
- Manual dexterity to operate standard office equipment and computer systems.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: This position requires that the employee be able to work effectively in a work environment involving:
- Office setting
- Manufacturing areas
- Exposure to glass and resins
- Machinery
