Lead Shipping Coordinator

Coordinate and schedule shipmentsdirectly with customers, customer agents,freightcarriersand 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.

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 SOP’s (incident free performance)

Demonstrates leadership beyond day-to-day execution.

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. 

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 exceptions,disruptionsand last-minute shipment changes.

Strong communicationwith carriers, suppliers,warehouseteamsand customer service.High levelof organization and urgency.

Ability to work independently.Provide oversite of Shipping Analyst(s) work activities and documentation accuracy.

5plus years of experience in shipping,logisticsor 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.

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.