Shipping/Logistics Coordinator

[Trianglesign]

Since 1931 Triangle Sign Services has been building a reputation for doing signs right. Our custom-made signs grace major sport complexes, direct travelers through busy airports and attract shoppers to well-known retailers across the country.  From our offices and manufacturing facility in Baltimore, Maryland we design, fabricate, and manage projects for a wide variety of clients.

We currently employ 114 people and are seeking to hire an experienced Shipping/Logistics Coordinator.

 

The candidate must have at least 2 years of prior experience in the Shipping or Logistics fields. This person has responsibility to schedule all inbound/outbound shipments, provide leadership and direction to team members while striving to keep transportation costs low.

 

Job Responsibilities:

 

• Prepare sign products and materials for shipment which includes building of crates, accurate labeling and completion of appropriate paperwork (BOL’s)

• Maintaining relationships with existing logistics and packaging vendors and expand the network of capable vendor partners within company parameters

• Coordinate and monitor supply chain operations and manage logistics resources (e.g. trucking firms) according to availabilities and requirements

• Coordination with office staff of customs paperwork for international shipments

• Supervise shipments using quality control methods while prioritizing tasks to meet expected shipping dates

• Maintain logs and tracking of executed shipments

• Communicate and negotiate preferred rates with logistics and packaging suppliers to achieve profitable deals and mutual satisfaction

• Plan, schedule and track the shipment of final products according to customer requirements

• Maintain accurate inventory counts to manage and meet department needs

• Optimize processes and prepare accurate reports for team members and management as needed

• Supervise and direct work force as needed to achieve company and department objectives

Requirements are as follows:

·        Proven experience as logistics coordinator

·        Knowledge of laws and shipping regulations

·        Ability to work with little supervision and track multiple processes

·        Computer-savvy with a working knowledge of logistics software

·        Prior Supervisory experience helpful

·        Outstanding organizational and coordination abilities

·        Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

·        Problem solving skills, accuracy and attention to detail are necessary

 

 

We offer a complete benefit package which includes company paid health care as well as competitive salary which will be based on experience level.

 

Interested parties should submit their resumes to Jim DeStefano - HR Director at James.destefano@trianglesign.com