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Shipping and Receiving Coordinator

Acumen Unlimited LLC
13 hours ago
Full-time
On-site
Colonial Heights, VA, United States
$55,000 - $60,000 USD yearly
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We are seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented Shipping & Receiving Coordinator to lead and coordinate all shipping and receiving activities within our manufacturing facility. This is a critical position responsible for ensuring raw materials, finished goods, documentation, and transportation activities are managed accurately and efficiently. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, enjoys solving problems, takes ownership of their work, and understands that customer commitments and production schedules do not always fit neatly into an 8-hour day. If you are the type of person who notices details others miss, follows through on commitments, and takes pride in keeping operations running smoothly, we want to hear from you. This is not a position for someone looking for a routine desk job. Success in this role requires urgency, accountability, adaptability, and a commitment to excellence. What You'll Do Shipping & Logistics Coordination Coordinate all inbound and outbound shipments to ensure timely delivery of materials and finished goods. Prepare, verify, and maintain Bills of Lading (BOLs), packing slips, shipping manifests, and related documentation. Schedule and communicate with carriers, freight providers, and transportation partners. Track shipments and proactively resolve delivery issues, shortages, damages, or discrepancies. Ensure all shipping documentation complies with customer, company, and regulatory requirements. Coordinate domestic and international shipments, including import/export documentation when required. Receiving & Inventory Control Oversee receipt of raw materials, supplies, and other incoming shipments. Verify quantities, documentation, and product condition against purchase orders and packing slips. Investigate and document discrepancies, shortages, and damaged goods. Maintain accurate inventory records and support cycle counts and inventory audits. Coordinate movement of materials throughout the facility to support production needs. ERP & Administrative Responsibilities Process transactions accurately within the ERP system. Maintain shipping, receiving, inventory, and freight records. Assist with implementation and transition activities related to a new ERP system. Generate reports and analyze data using Microsoft Excel. Ensure records are complete, organized, and audit-ready. Leadership & Process Improvement Serve as the primary point of contact for shipping and receiving operations. Provide direction and support to warehouse and logistics activities as needed. Identify opportunities to improve accuracy, efficiency, and workflow processes. Help develop and maintain standards that support operational excellence. Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement. Safety & Compliance Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. Participate in safety training and maintain a safe work environment. Ensure compliance with shipping, inventory, transportation, and import/export regulations. Support quality initiatives and documentation requirements. What We're Looking For Required Qualifications Minimum 2+ years of experience in both shipping and receiving within a manufacturing, distribution, or industrial environment. Experience working with Bills of Lading (BOLs), packing slips, freight documents, and carrier coordination. Strong understanding of inventory control processes and warehouse operations. Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills. Experience using ERP systems. Experience in importing and exporting Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills. Strong verbal and written communication abilities. Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting ERP implementations or system conversions. Manufacturing industry experience. Forklift certification or experience (not required). Experience super…

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