Lead Shipping Coordinator
Job Location:
Indianapolis, IN - USA
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Posted:
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Job Summary
JOIN THE TEAM THATS POWERING PROGRESS
Building cities. Driving commerce. Fueling Progress. For over 100 years Allison has powered the vehicles and technology that move our world forward.
What powers us Our employees. From the first person hired by James Allison in 1915 to the thousands across the globe who work for Allison today were driving progress everywhere because we employ top talent both the Allison Transmission and Allison Off-Highway Drive and Motion Systems business units our team strives to Improve the Way the World Works.
Learn more about this role and how you can begindriving your career forward!
Benefits:
The below list features some of the benefits currently available. Eligibility may be subject to the terms and conditions of governing documents and available benefits may be subject to change at the companys discretion.
Choice of medical plans with prescription coverage
Employer HSA contribution
Dental & Vision Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Short & Long-Term Disability
Other voluntary benefits including: Critical Illness Hospital Indemnity Identity Theft Protection and Pet Insurance
401K with generous Company match & contribution
Accrued Paid Time Off
12 Paid Holidays 1 Floating Holiday
Robust employee wellness program
Tuition assistance program
Job Description:
Job summary:
Work directly with OEM or OEM agent tocoordinateshippingprocessesfinished products to OEMsandorDistributors ensuring the accuracy of critical documentation for domestic Canada and Mexicolocations while ensuring compliance with shipping regulations.Required to trainShipping Analyst in proper procedures compliancemeasuresand regulations.This is a customer facingrole.
Job responsibilities:
Coordinate and schedule shipmentsdirectly with customers customer agentsfreightcarriersand couriers.
Negotiate internal and externalarrangements to ensure Customer Satisfaction.
Work directly with Order Analysisto obtain the best possible arrangements to the benefit of AllisonTransmission.
Address disruptions to schedules and production planningto lessen impact to OEM schedules.
Prepare shipping documentation labels and paperwork for both domestic and international locations.
Maintainaccuraterecords of shipping activities.
Coordinate and prioritize outbound shipments withwarehousepersonnel.
Ensure company safety policies and regulatory requirements aremet at all times.
TrainShipping Analyst(s)(both ATI and Contract)in all Key Responsibilities listedabove.
Key performance measures:
On-time shipment performance.
Order/Documentation Accuracy.
Consistent order processing time.
Maintain shipment traceability.
Successful training ofShipping Analyst(s)to ensure adherenceto proper documentation and shippingprocesses.
Adherence to safety standards and internal SOPs (incident free performance)
Demonstrates leadership beyond day-to-day execution.
Competencies and behaviors:
Adhering to the highest standards in what we do. We succeed through integrity trust and quality as we drive for results.
Drive a positive customer experience. We deliver better outcomes when we understand our customers needs and execute appropriately.
Improve the way the world works. We develop better solutions through innovation and a continuous desire to improve.
Leveraging the power of teamwork. We develop better solutions by working together toward a common goal.
Qualifications:
Understanding of freight optimization modeselectionand cost control tobenefitthe customer.
Proficiencywith Microsoft Excel including functions for tracking shipments and creating reports as needed. Strong data accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to work overtime with little or no notice. Ability to handle exceptionsdisruptionsand last-minute shipment changes.
Strong communicationwith carriers supplierswarehouseteamsand customer service.High levelof organization and urgency.
Ability to work independently.Provide oversite of Shipping Analyst(s) work activities and documentation accuracy.
Experience:
5plus years of experience in shippinglogisticsor warehouse operations.
Demonstrated experience in support of DOD shipping requirements.
5 years in ashipmentcoordinator-level role.
Hands-on experience processing domestic and international bound shipments.
Experience preparing and reviewing key documents like bills of lading packing lists commercial invoices etc.
Familiarity with carrier scheduling and freight booking.Working knowledge of ERP systems preferably SAP.
Working directly with carriers of all transportation modes.
Ability to addressproduction disruption impacts to OEM schedulesin order tomaintaincustomer satisfaction.
Abilitytotrainothers.
Situational experience resolving carrier delays shipmentdiscrepanciesor documentation issues.
Working under tight deadlines and adjusting to last-minute changes.
Scope factors:
Position has direct impact on company revenue success by scheduling and processing on-time shipments and the accuracy of processingpost goods issue dataon a daily basis.
Must train Shipping Analyst(s) toprovide exceptional customer interaction in a professional manner.
Allison Transmission is an equal opportunity employer. We have opportunities for all qualified applicants regardless of age race color sex religion creed national origin disability sexual orientation gender identity/expression or veteran status.
If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran requiring assistance and/or reasonable accommodations reviewing any of the careers information please contact us at .
Please note that Allison Transmission will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Allison Transmission will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Allison Transmission is a global leader in automatic transmissions, with locations worldwide providing hybrid propulsion solutions for commercial vehicles and industries.
