Shipping Coordinator

1950 Industrial Blvd Jasper Tennessee 37347-0438 Why Valmont We’re Here to Move the World Forward. Valmont impacts millions of people around the world every day, yet they might not realize the many ways. Our technology is helping feed the growing population, supplying the world with more reliable energy and access to renewables, enhancing connectivity in remote and urban locations to create a sustainable future and so much more. Simply put, Valmont is advancing agricultural productivity and reimagining vital infrastructure to make life better. Join a Fortune 1000 company that respects hard work, honors diversity and invests in our employees as we focus on creating the world of tomorrow, today . We are the modern workforce . Are you ready to move the world forward? Apply now. A Brief Summary of This Position: The Shipping Coordinator is an individual contributor responsible for the on-time delivery of customer orders per month. This consists of daily communication with multiple sites, Customer Service Representatives, Project Administrators, Dispatchers, Supervisors, Managers, and shipping personnel to ultimately ensure that all product is delivered on-time and per the customer’s requirements. The incumbent seeks relevant information on scheduled shipments to establish short-term shipping and workload priorities, then analyze their actions to determine the effect/impact on business goals. This position is also responsible for communicating with all supporting departments to ensure the completed product is delivered to the shipping department within an acceptable timeframe to ensure on-time delivery objectives can be fulfilled. The role requires maintaining a library of various documents specific to both customers and Valmont sites. When necessary, this position requires interaction with the end-customer on delivery-related topics. Essential Functions: Develop, execute, and modify project plans based on efficiency and customer requirements Seek daily communication from upstream departments to ensure product is correctly prioritized Expedite orders through shops to achieve on-time delivery of customer product Provide estimates and frequent updates in regards to planned ship & delivery dates Coordinate required inspections through Quality Assurance for inspected orders Coordinate deliveries to align with customer’s receiving yard schedules Create, organize, and maintain document libraries Review, input and audit data with above-average attention to detail & accuracy Other Important Details about the Role: Coordination of the on-time delivery of product to the customer with involvement of multiple Valmont sites, as well as external vendors to meet the specified delivery date Responsible for their own safety, and required to report any unsafe acts or conditions to the appropriate personnel Responsible for the quality and integrity of their work, including reporting & data accuracy Continuously improve the level of support provided to stakeholders, which ultimately impact the end-customer Support the Shipping Scheduler, as well as other administrative tasks within the shipping department (traffic liaison, order clearing, order tracking, invoicing, problem-solving involvement) Required Qualifications of Every Candidate (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities): · High School Diploma / GED required · One (1) year of experience Ability to stand, walk, climb stairs and ladders Ability to read and decipher blueprints Experience and knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word Effectively communicate with key personnel via phone, email, and face-to-face Possess knowledge of transportation terms & manufacturing processes Ability to lift up to 15 pounds, although most frequent lift is up to 10 pounds Ability to wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when inside the production facility Ability to be exposed to outdoors elements for short durations of time Passion & integrity wit…

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