Shipping Coordinator
Core
Coordinate all outbound shipping activities, acting as the primary liaison between warehouse operations, customer service, transportation providers, and carriers.
Role type
Logistics Coordinator (Outbound Shipping)
Builds
Domestic and international outbound shipments via LTL, truckload, parcel, expedited, air, and ocean freight.
Domain
Logistics and Transportation
Required skills
Carrier coordination, shipment tracking, hazardous materials compliance, documentation preparation, ERP/WMS updates, freight claims investigation, regulatory audit support
Preferred skills
DOT Hazardous Materials Shipping certification, IATA Dangerous Goods certification
Technologies
Microsoft Outlook, Excel, transportation/shipping systems, ERP, WMS, carrier portals
Responsibilities
Coordinate daily outbound shipments; communicate with carriers to arrange pickups; track shipments and provide status updates; partner with warehouse operations on dock scheduling and loading; monitor carrier performance and resolve delays; coordinate hazardous materials shipments and prepare documentation; update transportation systems and maintain records; assist with freight claims.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC