Shipping and Receiving Clerk jobs in Towson, MD

Description

Summary: The primary role of the Receiving Coordinator is to ensure accurate shipments and receipt of raw material, ingredients and packaging specific to the PO requirements.

Primary Responsibilities:

The duties for this position include but are not limited to the following:

• Communicate clearly and accurately with all levels of the organization on logistics related issues.
• Maintain and log documentation and specifics for future shipments.
• Set receiving appointments.
• Contract carriers for daily LTL and TL delivered shipments for any incoming raw material, ingredients and packaging.
• Continuous communication with contracted carriers and internal departments.
• Keep accurate appointment schedule on SharePoint and for security at the loading dock area.
• Notify appropriate team members of cancelled or rescheduled shipments.
• Keep receiving spreadsheet on SharePoint, marking appointments and removing received goods.
• Notify carriers of fee for all missed scheduled appointments.
• Prepare in advance of shipment all customs paperwork needed for shipments out of the US.
• Pack and ship orders for sample portal, online store and internal requests.
• Enter shipment details into UPS World Ship website, monitor and approve UPS freight invoices.
• Communicate with marketing, sales reps, brokers and R&D on a regular basis regarding incoming ingredient, packaging or equipment shipments, samples, order errors, delays, etc.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

To be eligible for this position, candidates should meet the following requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Prior logistics experience
• Proficiency in MicroSoft Suite (Excel, Word, etc.)
• Ability to make decisions and handle difficult situations with multiple parties
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Self-motivated with a positive attitude