Shipping Scheduler
Kumho Tire USA, Macon, GA, United States
Shipping Scheduler
The Shipping Scheduler coordinates daily shipping operations, transportation schedules, and dock activities to ensure on-time delivery of customer orders. This role supports logistics, warehouse operations, inventory control, and supply chain coordination by developing loading schedules, verifying shipment accuracy, and monitoring carrier performance. The Shipping Scheduler works closely with production, transportation providers, warehouse staff, and logistics teams to maintain efficient shipping operations in a fast-paced manufacturing and distribution environment. This position plays a critical role in ensuring accurate order fulfillment, optimized freight utilization, and compliance with company safety and operational standards.
Key Responsibilities
Review and confirm customer purchase orders, shipping requirements, and delivery schedules
Develop and maintain daily loading and transportation schedules based on order volume, production output, and carrier availability
Coordinate dock assignments, trailer staging, and shipping equipment readiness
Verify shipping volumes and reconcile freight routes, delivery timelines, and carrier capacity
Maximize trailer utilization and freight efficiency
Enter and maintain shipment plans in logistics, shipping, and inventory tracking systems
Monitor dock operations, warehouse inventory withdrawals, and loading progress to prevent shipping delays
Track expedited orders and priority shipments and adjust schedules accordingly
Conduct shipping dock safety inspections and report concerns in accordance with company safety policies
Prepare daily shipping reports, logistics performance metrics, and inventory withdrawal summaries
Monitor shipping label inventory and coordinate replenishment
Communicate shipping updates with production, logistics, warehouse teams, and transportation carriers
Follow company safety procedures, attendance standards, and operational policies
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent required
Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related field preferred
Bilingual in English and Korean preferred
Experience in shipping coordination, logistics scheduling, warehouse operations, or supply chain support
Required Skills & Competencies
Knowledge of transportation scheduling, freight coordination, shipping documentation, and inventory management
Experience with logistics software, shipping systems, or ERP platforms
Strong time management, scheduling, and organizational skills
Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced manufacturing or distribution environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word
Strong data entry accuracy and attention to detail
Problem-solving skills and the ability to adjust shipping schedules quickly
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams including production, logistics, and warehouse operations
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
This position operates in both office and manufacturing plant environments within a distribution and production facility. Work is performed in a well-lit, temperature-controlled office setting with periodic exposure to warehouse, shipping dock, and outdoor conditions. The role may require occasional lifting of materials up to 25 pounds.
The Shipping Scheduler coordinates daily shipping operations, transportation schedules, and dock activities to ensure on-time delivery of customer orders. This role supports logistics, warehouse operations, inventory control, and supply chain coordination by developing loading schedules, verifying shipment accuracy, and monitoring carrier performance. The Shipping Scheduler works closely with production, transportation providers, warehouse staff, and logistics teams to maintain efficient shipping operations in a fast-paced manufacturing and distribution environment. This position plays a critical role in ensuring accurate order fulfillment, optimized freight utilization, and compliance with company safety and operational standards.
Key Responsibilities
Review and confirm customer purchase orders, shipping requirements, and delivery schedules
Develop and maintain daily loading and transportation schedules based on order volume, production output, and carrier availability
Coordinate dock assignments, trailer staging, and shipping equipment readiness
Verify shipping volumes and reconcile freight routes, delivery timelines, and carrier capacity
Maximize trailer utilization and freight efficiency
Enter and maintain shipment plans in logistics, shipping, and inventory tracking systems
Monitor dock operations, warehouse inventory withdrawals, and loading progress to prevent shipping delays
Track expedited orders and priority shipments and adjust schedules accordingly
Conduct shipping dock safety inspections and report concerns in accordance with company safety policies
Prepare daily shipping reports, logistics performance metrics, and inventory withdrawal summaries
Monitor shipping label inventory and coordinate replenishment
Communicate shipping updates with production, logistics, warehouse teams, and transportation carriers
Follow company safety procedures, attendance standards, and operational policies
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent required
Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related field preferred
Bilingual in English and Korean preferred
Experience in shipping coordination, logistics scheduling, warehouse operations, or supply chain support
Required Skills & Competencies
Knowledge of transportation scheduling, freight coordination, shipping documentation, and inventory management
Experience with logistics software, shipping systems, or ERP platforms
Strong time management, scheduling, and organizational skills
Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced manufacturing or distribution environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word
Strong data entry accuracy and attention to detail
Problem-solving skills and the ability to adjust shipping schedules quickly
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams including production, logistics, and warehouse operations
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
This position operates in both office and manufacturing plant environments within a distribution and production facility. Work is performed in a well-lit, temperature-controlled office setting with periodic exposure to warehouse, shipping dock, and outdoor conditions. The role may require occasional lifting of materials up to 25 pounds.