We take pride in being one of the best small companies to work for in Lawrenceville. We have a full-time opening for a Shipping Manager. This is a three month Temp-To-Perm position. Please do not apply unless you meet ALL criteria for this position!
Duties:
- Process outbound freight documents, including HazMat items
- Process all freight claims to completion and maintain proper records
- Take customer orders over the phone and process credit card payments
- Take Sales Orders from salespeople and convert them to Invoices and process credit card payments
- Oversee the picking and packing process and personnel, assuring quality and accuracy
- Track warehouse errors (including damages) and report to the President
- Order Office and Warehouse shipping supplies
- Assist customers with Order or Carrier issues
- Answer phones as needed
- Negotiate freight rates with shipping companies / freight forwarders to get the lowest rate
- Make bookings with shipping companies
- Ensure that containers are loaded / picked up before the cut-off time
- Prepare the Invoice, Packing List and other export documents accurately without mistakes
- Other projects as requested by the President or Purchaser
Required Skills:
- Have excellent phone skills (phone contact with customers, vendors and co-workers)
- Be able to work independently without constant supervision
- Be a self-starter and able to multi-task
- Have excellent written and oral communication skills
- Have excellent research / problem-solving skills
- Have excellent organizational skills
- Three years experience processing freight documents
- Strong attention to detail orientation with good analytical skills
- Strong negotiation skills
- Two to three years of general transportation experience and/or shipping and receiving
MUST be Proficient in:
- Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook (heavy spreadsheet work)
- UPS WorldShip System
Physical Requirements:
A willingness and history of reliability are essential for this position. While performing the functions of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; read, hear and speak: use close vision; use hands to grasp, handle or feel objects; type and manipulate controls. Employee is occasionally required to use distance vision, stand, kneel or crouch and lift/carry up to 70 lbs. without assistance. Hours are M-F: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm. Must be available for occasional overtime.
Preferred Skills:
- Able to communicate in Spanish
- Able to operate a lift truck
- One year of experience with Peachtree software
Our company is looking for a high energy, self starter to join our team. We have a small but very energetic business that needs team members to jump in wherever needed. This is a managerial position, and your experience and ability to make decisions are critical to your success with us. You will be working closely with the Sales and Purchasing Managers of the company. You must be able to handle deadlines and pressure well. We look forward to hearing from you.
It is NOT ok to contact this poster with commercial interests.
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