Shipping Coordinator

Shipping Coordinator Job Summary We are seeking a detail-oriented, reliable Shipping Coordinator to manage our day-to-day outbound shipping operations. In this role, you will be responsible for organizing, tracking, and completing shipping tasks safely and efficiently to ensure our products reach customers on time. You will act as a primary point of contact for freight carriers, prepare critical shipping documentation, and collaborate closely with our production and quality teams to maintain strict inventory accuracy.

Primary Responsibilities

• Logistics Coordination: Schedule and dispatch daily outbound freight carriers, LTL (Less-Than-Truckload), and small parcel shipments (UPS WorldShip/FedEx).
• Documentation Management: Prepare accurate shipping paperwork, including Bills of Lading (BOL), packing slips, commercial invoices, and international customs forms.
• Carrier Relations: Communicate directly with third-party logistics (3PL) providers and trucking brokers to request freight quotes and resolve transit delays.
• Order Verification: Cross-reference final packed loads against customer sales orders and picking travelers to ensure zero errors in part numbers and quantities.
• Inventory & Auditing: Conduct regular inventory cycle counts of finished goods and shipping supplies; maintain precise physical and digital records in our ERP system.
• Material Handling: Safely pack, label, and secure palletized loads using metal strapping, wrapping machines, or protective padding to prevent damage during transit.

Qualifications

& Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required; an associate degree or coursework in Supply Chain Management is a plus.
• Experience: 1–3 years of shipping or logistics experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Software Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office (particularly Excel) and hands-on familiarity with carrier software or manufacturing ERP applications. PLEX a plus.
• Physical Demands: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs independently and stand or walk on the manufacturing shop floor for extended periods.
• Soft Skills: Strong multitasking skills, meticulous attention to detail, and excellent verbal communication to handle time-sensitive delivery adjustments. Work Environment
• This position operates in a combined office and manufacturing warehouse environment.
• Exposure to typical shop floor elements such as varying temperatures, noise, dust, and forklift traffic. CTL Aerospace will provide a salary commensurate with experience and an excellent benefits package. To learn more about our company, please visit http://www.ctlaerospace.com. CTL Aerospace is an EOE/M/F/Disability/Vet and Drug Free Employer