Monday through Friday 8:30a to 5:30p
Job Title: Shipping Assistant Temp to Perm
Summary: The S&R Assistant is responsible for coordinating activities related to freight planning, transportation contracts, consolidation, logistical cost management and routing of finished product. The incumbent will interact with management to help determine and implement “best practice” solutions as it relates to the shipment of our finished product to increase our efficiencies.
Responsibilities:
Communicate as needed with the LTL carrier contacts and reports any potential transit issues to senior management.
Maintains compliance with customer routing and documentation requirements.
Participates in budget planning. Tracks costs and performs cost-analysis in effort to identify cost savings measures.
Primary point-of-contact with local and regional carriers in establishing schedules and delivery times and resolving any issues.
Assists with dispatching functions and shipment tracking as required to ensure on time delivery of finished product.
Process all loads daily into filemaker and excel and submit the job tickets to Accounting for payment.
File all claims with Carrier’s. Must submit all necessary documents & follow through until payment are received.
Help with daily tracking of loads with all carriers to insure on time deliveries.
Interact with other departments, as needed, to ensure the accuracy of information received for planning purpose.
Recycling Reports to be kept current daily.
Adhering to all company policies, including safety practices.
Other duties may be assigned.
Requirements:
High school diploma and/or equivalent experience.
Experience in a high volume Logistics and freight movement/storage environment preferred.
Comprehensive knowledge of DOT regulations preferred.
Comprehensive knowledge of freight rates preferred.
Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint as well as the ability to use typical email applications. Experience in supply chain management software a plus.
Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely in both written and verbal communication.
Demonstrated problem-solving skills and ability to analyze situations and exercise discretion in resolution.
If interested and qualified, please respond to [email protected] with resume. Please put S&R Assistant in the subject line. You may also pick up an application at our facility at 7045 Central Highway, Pennsauken, NJ, 08109.
EOE