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Shipping & Logistics Coordinator
4 years ago
THE VOID
We live in an age where endless entertainment options exist at our fingertips, yet we still have a real need to get out of the house and share new experiences with our friends and family. At The VOID you will walk into new dimensions and experience worlds without limits. The VOID presents the Future of Entertainment. Only limited by imagination, our advanced hyper-reality technologies allow you to see, move, feel, and hear our digital worlds in a completely immersive and realistic way
The Shipping and Logistics Coordinator is responsible for all tasks and activities relating to inbound and outbound shipments. This includes the planning and coordination of detailed load-in and load-out logistics supporting new location installations and relocations. This position is also responsible for helping ensure that our shipping process is efficient and cost-effective.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Determine and monitor orders to be shipped
- Ensure all routing guidelines are followed to ensure proper shipping
- Obtain routing and carrier information
- Develop, administer, and enforce company shipping policies and guidelines
- Manage and maintain the flow of shipping
- Serve as company liaison with freight carriers for shipping scheduling, pick-ups and drop-offs
- Maintain on-line shipping calendar
- Track rates with freight companies to improve our rate discounts.
- Assist in negotiating price and terms on single shipments as well as longer term contracts. Must have the ability to be firm but fair.
- Ability to build and maintain vendor and carrier relationships.
- Support the urgency to meet deadlines
- Research all carriers and company inquiries related to outbound orders
- Perform shipping office duties as necessary
- Create shipping documents.
- Must be organized and detail oriented
- Perform other general warehouse/packing duties as required
- Must be willing to help on special projects, work after hours, and weekends when asked. For the most part it is an 8-5 environment.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Excellent communication skills a necessity when dealing with vendors and co-workers.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Proficient in Microsoft Suite, with strong skills in Excel
- Possess the ability to compile, analyze, and present findings of historical data
- Possess moderate data entry/keyboard skills
- Problem solving skills and attention to detail are a must.
- Ability to multitask on a daily basis.
- Passion for constant improvement, demonstrates exceptional teamwork, and have a positive attitude
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Minimum of two years’ experience working in a shipping/logistics/inventory control environment
- Forklift experience and certification preferred
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be able to use hands on keyboard, sit for long periods of time, lift, reach, and climb stairs
- Stand/walk for duration of work hours
- Lift/carry/maneuver up to 50 pounds where required (unassisted)
The VOID provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex or pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military service, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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