Job Description
Join our dynamic logistics team as a Senior Shipping Coordinator in Chicago, IL! We're seeking a detail-oriented professional to manage end-to-end shipping operations for our growing e-commerce clients. This hybrid role offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career advancement in a fast-paced supply chain environment.
Our ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative setting, ensuring seamless cross-functional communication between warehouse, sales, and carrier partners. If you're passionate about optimizing logistics workflows and delivering exceptional customer experiences, we encourage you to apply today!
Responsibilities
- Coordinate domestic/international shipments via air, ground, and ocean freight
- Manage carrier relationships, negotiate rates, and resolve transit exceptions
- Process customs documentation for international shipments
- Track and analyze shipment KPIs to improve delivery performance
- Collaborate with warehouse teams for accurate inventory allocation
- Implement cost-saving initiatives in transportation routing
- Maintain compliance with DOT/IMO regulations
Qualifications
- 3+ years of shipping coordination experience in logistics/supply chain
- Proficiency in TMS/WMS systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Blue Yonder)
- Certified Customs Broker or CSCP designation preferred
- Advanced Excel skills with data visualization capabilities
- Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage high-volume shipping operations
- Knowledge of Incoterms 2020 and trade compliance