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Shipping Coordinator

Hire Road, Inc., Meadville, PA, United States


Shipping Coordinator

is responsible for coordinating daily shipping and outside services processing (OSS) activities to ensure the timely and accurate movement of material from production to the customer. This role develops and manages shipment schedules based on Production Control priorities, coordinates transportation and dock activity and tracks material flow to and from external processing vendors. The Shipping Coordinator serves as a key communication link between Production Control, Shipping and operations. This role proactively identifies and resolves issues to maintain schedule adherence and support efficient, on-time delivery performance.

The Shipping Coordinator should have 2+ years of shipping coordination experience

Experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment, preferably in shipping, logistics or production support

Working knowledge of ERP systems (Odyssey or similar) for order tracking and shipment processing

Strong organizational and coordination skills in a fast-paced environment

Ability to manage multiple priorities and adjust quickly to changing schedules

Attention to detail with a focus on accuracy in documentation and transactions

Problem solving mindset with the ability to identify and escape issues proactively

Coordinate daily shipping activities in alignment with Production Control priorities to ensure on-time and accurate shipments

Develop and maintain shipment schedules, including truck scheduling, dock activity and load planning

Track and manage OSS (Outside Service Processing) movement including outbound shipments to vendors and inbound returns to ensure material availability

Communicate with Production Control and Shipping & OSS Supervisor regarding shipment status, delays and material readiness

Identify and escalat material shortages, delays or discrepancies that may impact shipment timing or customer commitments

Ensure accuracy of shipping documentation and system transactions, including packing lists, bills of lading and system updates

Coordinate with carriers and transportation providers to schedule pickups, manage changes and resolve logistics issues

Support staging and prioritization of finished goods to align with shipment schedules and minimize handling delays

Assist in continuous improvement efforts by identifying inefficiencies in shipping and OSS processes and recommending solutions

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