Job Description
Join our award-winning logistics team as a Shipping Coordinator in Chicago! We're seeking a detail-oriented professional to manage end-to-end shipping operations for our Fortune 500 clients. This hybrid role combines warehouse oversight with strategic coordination, offering growth opportunities in supply chain management. Enjoy comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, 401k matching, and professional development stipends.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate domestic and international shipments across multiple carriers (FedEx, UPS, DHL, Maersk)
- Manage inventory tracking and warehouse documentation systems (WMS experience required)
- Resolve customs compliance issues and prepare export documentation (BOLs, commercial invoices, certificates of origin)
- Collaborate with sales teams to ensure on-time delivery for high-priority clients
- Analyze shipping metrics to optimize routes and reduce transportation costs
- Lead weekly logistics meetings with warehouse and carrier partners
- Implement continuous improvement initiatives for shipping workflows
Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience in shipping coordination or logistics management
- Proficiency in WMS software (Oracle, SAP, or Manhattan Active preferred)
- Certified Customs Broker or CSCP designation a plus
- Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret shipping data and KPIs
- Exceptional problem-solving abilities for shipment delays and customs issues
- Excellent communication skills for coordinating across global teams
- Ability to lift 25 lbs for warehouse inspections
- Valid driver's license with clean record