Job Description
Join our dynamic logistics team in Chicago as a Shipping Coordinator! We're seeking a detail-oriented professional to manage end-to-end shipping operations, ensuring seamless coordination between suppliers, carriers, and clients. This role is pivotal to our supply chain excellence and offers growth opportunities in a fast-paced environment. What we offer: Competitive benefits package, career development programs, and a collaborative workplace culture.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate domestic and international shipments across multiple carriers
- Manage documentation (BOLs, customs forms, commercial invoices)
- Track shipments and provide real-time updates to stakeholders
- Resolve shipping discrepancies and delays proactively
- Optimize routing and freight costs through carrier negotiations
- Maintain accurate inventory and shipping databases
- Collaborate with warehouse and sales teams on delivery schedules
Qualifications
- 3+ years in logistics/shipping coordination experience
- Proficiency in WMS/TMS systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar)
- Strong knowledge of Incoterms and export regulations
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
- Ability to prioritize tasks in high-pressure environments
- Associate's degree in Supply Chain or related field preferred
- FMCSA Hazmat certification (a plus)