Shipping & Routing Associate - Tupelo, MS, US

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Shipping & Routing Coordinator to join our team. This role plays a critical part in ensuring customer orders move efficiently from release to shipment while meeting all routing and compliance requirements.  · If you are someone who v ...

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Shipping & Routing Coordinator to join our team. This role plays a critical part in ensuring customer orders move efficiently from release to shipment while meeting all routing and compliance requirements. 

If you are someone who values teamwork, accountability, and attention to detail—and who is committed to treating coworkers with dignity and respect—this is a great opportunity to contribute to a dynamic and customer-focused operation.

POSITION SUMMARY: 

This position is responsible for the Routing Guides and shipping requirements for our customers. The Shipping & Routing Coordinator provides all the necessary information to the shipping department on a timely and proactive basis. This position, though office based, will also need to be out on the warehouse floor at times throughout the day. Previous warehouse experience is ideal. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Treat all coworkers with dignity and respect regardless of gender, race, national origin, age, religions, sexual orientation, or disability.
• Maintains customers' orders from when they are released to the warehouse until they are shipped.
• Assist the shipping team with label printing, label application and any other shipping dock needs.
• Ensures the orders are shipped accurately and on time.
• Inspects orders that are pulled for correct counts, proper labeling, and any other requirements needed for that customer.
• Required to maintain an in-depth knowledge and understanding of customer Routing Guides and shipping requirements.
• Upload and maintain shipment requirements into our Share-point database for Routing Guides.
• Update customer "Cheat sheets" on shared drive.
• Work with Sales Support agents to schedule 'hot' orders and track shipments.
• Communicate necessary routing information to the shipping department on a timely basis.
• Be able to answer incoming phone calls.
• Print pick tickets and provide shipping methods via customer compliance guides.
• Act professionally and remain focused while working.
• Assist Accounting Department in credit research by pulling PT's, BOL's and gathering POD's.
• Follow directions of leadership
• Maintain a safe and clean environment in your area.
• Maintain a positive attitude.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned by management.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None but works with all levels of the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• High School Diploma or GED
• 3+ years of related warehouse experience
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel
• Proficient with Routing Programs
• Ability to work independently.
• Detail oriented.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to interact with all levels of the organization in a professional manner.
• Previous work experience with Microsoft Navision is a plus. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.   The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  

OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED

This job description is an overview of the scope of responsibilities for this job and is not intended to be an inclusive list of job tasks and expectations. With the evolution of Exxel Outdoors, LLC, the responsibilities of this position may change. The job must be prepared to accept new responsibilities and transfer others. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. 

Exxel Outdoors offers 2 Medical Plans, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, programs for additional life insurance for self, spouse, and family, critical illness, short-term disability, long-term disability, and pet insurance. All employees receive 60% off MRSP on all our company websites, in addition to discount programs from many outdoor industry companies through Pro-Deals. Each year, every employee receives a $200 allowance to buy any company product, plus you still get the discount on any items purchased. Exxel offers time off in vacation, sick and Holiday pay.