The Senior Associate, Logistics position is responsible for coordinating the successful shipment of large assembled systems. This person will assign put away locations for inbound materials, help organize shipments into handling units, work with material handlers to move the materials as needed for proper staging, schedule trucks for shipment, and execute transactions in the ERP system to represent these activities. They will need to work closely with the planning, assembly, operations, and engineering teams to ensure orders flow without interruption.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

Coordinate all system shipments by communicating with customers, transportation companies, and sales agentsAssign put away locations for inbound materials,Organize shipments into handling units trackable with pallet IDs.Direct material handlers to move the materials as needed for proper stagingExecute SAP transactions to confirm receiving, picking, and shipping.Prepare packing lists, bills of lading, and shipping documentsDecide on transportation methods and companiesSolve shipping/staging problemsPrepare upcoming shipments for readiness with assemblyQuote freight costs and shipping options for customers and sales agentsDiscuss and follow up on import options with customers and sales agentsSend general shipping information updates to sales agentsWork with suppliers and purchasing on deliveriesAny other duties that may reasonably be assigned

Education and Experience Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) with 1-year related experience and/or training (or equivalent combination of education and experience)Knowledge of Word, Excel, SAP and Adobe

Preferred Skills and Abilities

Excellent verbal and written communication skillsAbility to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memosAbility to write simple correspondenceAbility to organize and maintain spreadsheets in ExcelAbility to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organizationAbility to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimalsAbility to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization existsAbility to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule formAbility to work in SAP ERP system

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Travel Required

 Minimal

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