Job Description
Join our dynamic logistics team as a Shipping Coordinator in Minneapolis! We're seeking a detail-oriented professional to streamline our supply chain operations and ensure seamless cargo movement. Enjoy competitive benefits, career growth opportunities, and a collaborative work environment in the heart of Minnesota's logistics hub.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate domestic and international shipments across multiple carriers and modes
- Manage documentation including customs forms, bills of lading, and commercial invoices
- Optimize freight routes and negotiate rates with transportation providers
- Track shipments in real-time using TMS software and provide proactive updates
- Resolve delivery exceptions and implement contingency solutions
- Maintain inventory accuracy and warehouse documentation systems
- Collaborate with sales, production, and warehouse teams
- Analyze shipping data to identify cost-saving opportunities
Qualifications
- 3+ years of logistics/shipping coordination experience
- Proficiency with TMS systems (e.g., Blue Yonder, Oracle) and Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong knowledge of Incoterms, customs regulations, and hazardous materials
- Excellent problem-solving and negotiation skills
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Associate degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field
- Strong analytical and communication abilities
- Forklift certification preferred