Purpose of this Job:

This job is responsible for processing outbound shipments both foreign and domestic.

Principle Duties/Essential Functions:

• Control all outbound domestic and foreign products shipments that are moved out of Sanden consistent with customer requirements.
• Serves as Sanden's primary customer contact regarding ASN (Advanced Shipping Notice) communications from customers, ensuring timely and accurate completion of requirements.
• Prepare Bills of Lading & labels, and release pickers for billing,
• Review and calculate weights and rates as well as UPS charges and ground freight quotes.
• Separate and distribute Bills of Lading for the Accounting department
• Enter freight charges and run Bills of Lading for separate invoicing and early release for export shipments
• Adhere to customer routing instructions and keep routing methods updated.
• Prepare customs documents, invoice documents and international packing slips for outbound international shipments
• Administer shipment consolidation programs (POOL B.O.L.) which entails combining several bill of ladings into one for lower shipping charges
• Dispatch trucks for pick up.
• Schedule containers/air shipments for outbound international shipments

Other Tasks/Responsibilities:

• Direct export transportation activities i.e. ensuring correct number of copies are with each bill of lading and an export declaration is completed (Example: Canada Custom Invoices are required with each Canadian Shipment
• Maintain filing systems for pickers and Bills of Lading
• Trace or expedite shipments as needed (outbound)
• Develop and maintain close communication and cooperation with other SIA departments (Transportation, Sales & Customer Service)
• Provide proof of shipment documentation to Duty Drawback Coordinator for Certificates of Delivery
• Provide serial numbers to the International and Aftermarket Sales Departments.
• Update, control & distribute internal order log for outbound shipments
• Schedule special "hot shot" shipments to prevent line down situations on Customer production lines
• Support admissions issues related to Foreign Trade Zone management.
• Organize and support VA/VE activity for assigned product line as required by management.

Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• 2 - 3 years’ experience in shipping procedures.
• Knowledge of domestic and foreign shipping procedures, Bills of Lading, Packing Slips, the various methods of carriage (UPS, couriers, truckload, less than truckload, etc.) and knowledge of freight forwarders required
• Knowledge of the export of shipments into Canada and Mexico
• Knowledge of Manufacturing ERP system (i.e., IQMS) and Microsoft office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to multitask.

Licenses or Certifications:

• N/A

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):

• Safety glasses and steel toed shoes may be required based on special projects.

Work Environment/Hours:

• Primary work area is located in a warehouse setting.
• Open office layout promotes collaboration, conversation and teamwork to drive results.
• Healthy work life balance – Flexible hours and paid time off
• Normal office hours – occasional support during off hours
• Diverse culture
• Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, & Retirement Benefits

Primary Work Location:

• Wylie, TX

Travel Requirements:

• 0% Travel at this time

Company management reserves the right to add, delete, or otherwise alter assigned duties at any time. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The minimum qualifications listed are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.