Job Description
Join our dynamic logistics team as a Shipping Coordinator in Chicago! We're urgently seeking a detail-oriented professional to streamline our shipping operations and ensure seamless supply chain management. This high-impact role offers growth opportunities in a fast-paced environment where your expertise will directly impact our global distribution network. If you thrive in logistics excellence and want to be part of a company that values innovation, apply today!
Responsibilities
- Coordinate domestic and international shipments, including documentation compliance and customs clearance
- Optimize transportation routes and negotiate carrier contracts for cost efficiency
- Track shipments in real-time and proactively resolve transit delays
- Collaborate with warehouse teams to ensure accurate order fulfillment
- Manage inventory levels and coordinate cross-docking operations
- Generate shipping reports and analyze logistics performance metrics
- Build relationships with freight forwarders, carriers, and 3PL providers
Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience in shipping coordination or logistics management
- Proficiency in WMS/TMS systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar)
- Strong knowledge of INCOTERMS and international shipping regulations
- Exceptional problem-solving skills under tight deadlines
- Excellent communication abilities with cross-functional teams
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a high-volume environment
- Strong analytical skills with attention to detail
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field preferred