Job Description
Join our dynamic team at Global Logistics Solutions as a Shipping Coordinator in Kansas City, MO. We're seeking a detail-oriented professional to manage end-to-end shipping operations for our growing supply chain division. This immediate opening offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career advancement in a fast-paced logistics environment.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate domestic and international shipments across multiple carriers
- Manage inventory control and warehouse documentation systems
- Track shipments in real-time and provide proactive status updates to clients
- Resolve shipping discrepancies and implement process improvements
- Collaborate with sales, procurement, and customs compliance teams
- Prepare customs documentation and ensure regulatory compliance
- Analyze shipping metrics to optimize cost and delivery efficiency
Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience in logistics or shipping coordination
- Proficiency in WMS/TMS systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar)
- Strong knowledge of Incoterms and international shipping regulations
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment
- High school diploma; degree in Supply Chain preferred
- Forklift certification a plus