Reliable of Milwaukee designs, sources and distributes headwear, footwear and accessories for a variety of retail levels. Our biggest and best-known brand is Muk Luks. We are currently looking to fill the position of 3PL Shipping Manager at our office location in Milwaukee Wisconsin.
Position Overview
- The Logistics Coordinator is responsible for managing all inbound activity from our overseas suppliers. We are seeking a highly detail-oriented associate who has very strong critical thinking skills and thrives in a fast-paced team environment.
Position Overview
- The Logistics Coordinator is responsible for managing all inbound activity from our overseas suppliers. We are seeking a highly detail-oriented associate who has very strong critical thinking skills and thrives in a fast-paced team environment.
Duties and Responsibilities
· Monitor inbound containers and confirm they are recovered at the port, delivered to our customers on time, and returned within the contracted free days
· Work closely with freight forwarders to prioritize delivery of containers into customer DCs and port of entry/lading.
· Provide overseas suppliers with accurate customer carton markings/carton labels.
· Maintain Excel tracking tools.
· Ensure freight forwarder and suppliers are executing all transportation moves in accordance with customer requirements.
· Shop rates and tender shipments to our inbound transportation partners
· Read, understand and execute customer routing guides.
· Manage receiving documents and reconcile sales orders to BOLs when goods ship.
· Review/approve domestic freight quotes.
· Systematically ship orders when BOLs are received.
· Review customer chargebacks related to area of business.
· Analyze freight forwarder and supplier performance bi-annually and recommend solutions and action plans
· Resolve transportation issues and coordinate communication with internal and external customers
· Develop inbound freight carrier scorecards to improve quality, service and optimize transportation costs
· Run pre/post season ad hoc reports to analyze costs, capacity, etc.
· Provide support to other departments as needed.
Qualifications
· High school diploma or equivalent.
· 2-5 years’ experience in transportation/logistics, warehousing is a plus.
· Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management or related field preferred.
· Strong critical thinking skills are required.
· Ability to organize, multi-task, plan and set priorities in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision while maintaining strong attention to detail.
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills with proven ability to communicate with both internal and external customers.
- Able to adapt to and execute multiple priorities
- Ability to positively partner and work closely with diverse personalities internally and externally.
· Microsoft experience a must
· Advanced Excel skills required (vlookups, pivot tables, ad-hoc report building).
· Working knowledge of Sage or other ERP systems a plus.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Experience:
- Logistics: 3 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Milwaukee, WI 53214 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Milwaukee, WI 53214: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person