Position Title: Shipping Coordinator

Location: Ontario, California

Summary: Responsible for coordinating and optimizing the transportation functions of our paper manufacturing facility.

 

Daily Operations & Scheduling

• Maintain a real-time truck schedule and monitor trim schedules to sync production with outbound logistics.


• Secure transportation capacity by assigning loads to carriers and planning delivery appointments.


• Partner closely with the Logistics Supervisor to ensure all daily shipments are cleared and dispatched.


• Proactively follow up with carriers to guarantee on-time delivery and resolve transit delays.

Carrier & Financial Management

• Execute a least-cost routing strategy to optimize freight spend without compromising service.


• Solicit, analyze, and maintain freight rates within the transportation management system.


• Approve freight invoices, including detention and accessorial charges.


• Maintain positive business relationships with carriers and customers through regular performance reviews and meetings.

Analysis & Compliance

• Perform cost-benefit analyses on shipping lanes and logistics projects.


• Conduct Safety Observations to maintain facility-wide safety standards.