Job Description:
Job responsibilities:
Coordinate and schedule shipments directly with customers, customer agents , freight carriers and couriers.
Prepare shipping documentation, labels, and paperwork for both domestic and international locations.
Maintain accurate records of shipping activities.
Coordinate and prioritize outbound shipments with warehouse personnel .
Ensure company safety policies and regulatory requirements are always met .
Train additional personnel (both ATI and Contract) to achieve process continuity.
Key performance measures:
On-time shipment performance.
Order/Documentation Accuracy.
Consistent order processing time.
Maintain shipment traceability.
Successful training of additional associates.
Adherence to safety standards and internal SOP’s (incident free performance)
Demonstrates leadership beyond day-to-day execution .
Qualifications:
- Understanding of freight optimization, mode selection and cost control to benefit the customer.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including functions for tracking shipments and creating reports as needed.
- Strong data accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to work overtime with little or no notice.
- Ability to handle exceptions, disruptions and last-minute shipment changes.
- Strong communication with carriers, suppliers, warehouse teams and customer service.
- High level of organization and urgency.
- Ability to work independently.
- Experience: 5 plus years of experience in shipping, logistics or warehouse operations.
- Demonstrated experience in support of DOD shipping requirements.
- 5 years in a shipment coordinator-level role.
- Hands-on experience processing domestic and international bound shipments.
- Experience preparing and reviewing key documents like bills of lading, packing lists, commercial invoices, etc.
- Familiarity with carrier scheduling, and freight booking . Working knowledge of ERP systems, preferably SAP.
- Experience working directly with carriers of all transportation modes.
- Ability t o train others .
- Situational experience resolving carrier delays, shipment discrepancies or documentation issues.
- Experience working under tight deadlines and adjusting to last-minute changes.
- Scope factors: Position has direct impact on company revenue success by scheduling and processing on-time shipments, and the accuracy of processing post goods issue data on a daily basis .
- Allison Transmission is an equal opportunity employer. We have opportunities for all qualified applicants regardless of age, race, color, sex, religion, creed, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.
- If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran requiring assistance and/or reasonable accommodations reviewing any of the careers information, please contact us at Ask4Max@allisontransmission.com .
Please note that Allison Transmission will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Allison Transmission will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.
