Shipment Coordination: The Shipping/Receiving Specialist II coordinates and schedules inbound and outbound shipments to ensure timely and accurate delivery of goods.
Documentation and Compliance: Prepare, verify, and maintain all necessary shipping, receiving, logistics documentation, ensuring compliance with company policies and relevant regulations.
Issue Resolution and Communication: The specialist identifies and resolves any discrepancies or issues related to shipping, receiving, logistics and communicates effectively with internal teams and external partners to facilitate operational excellence.
Cross Training Activities and Certifications: Ensure all training records are maintained. Cross train and certify in applicable logistics functions such as shipping, receiving, and stockroom departments.
Process Improvements and Mentoring: Assist with training of uncertified Logistics members. Contribute to team and process improvements.
Key Skills:
Attention to Detail: Carefully inspects shipments and documentation to prevent errors and ensure accuracy in all processes.
Shipping Software Proficiency: Utilizes shipping and inventory management software to track shipments, manage orders, and update records accurately.
Time Management: Efficiently prioritizes tasks and manages time to meet logistics, shipping and receiving deadlines consistently.
Communication Skills: Effectively communicates with stakeholders such as team members, suppliers, and customers to coordinate logistics, shipping and receiving activities.
Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves issues related to shipment delays, inventory discrepancies, and logistical challenges promptly.
Organizational Skills: Keeps the logistics, shipping and receiving areas organized and orderly to facilitate effective operations and safe work environment.
Safety Compliance: Adheres to all safety regulations and company policies to ensure a safe working environment for themselves and their colleagues.
Knowledge of Business Systems: Proficiently operates software applications specific to logistics, shipping, and receiving to streamline processes and improve accuracy.
Members must be certified in multiple functions within the logistics department functional areas: These may vary by site. Most include shipping, receiving, order picking, material handling, stocking, final gate, and kitting.
Standard Work Activities: Advanced understanding of business expectations and department standard work.
This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be U.S. Persons within the meaning of the ITAR and EAR, or eligible to obtain all required authorization
Benefits
Health insuranceDental insuranceVision insurance401(k)Paid time offFlexible scheduleEquity / stock optionsPerformance bonusParental leave
Additional Information
Woodward is committed to creating a great workplace for all team members. Our company and its members are committed to acting with integrity, being respectful and accountable to one another, and staying humble and driven, while maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards.
We are steadfastly committed to attracting the best talent across our communities, creating a rewarding workplace. Together we are fulfilling our purpose to design and deliver energy control solutions our partners count on to power a clean future.
Woodward supports our members' wellbeing and regularly benchmarks with other companies in our industry to offer an extensive Total Reward package for this position. Salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.
Estimated hourly base pay: $19.71 (minimum) - $25.48 (midpoint) - $31.73 (maximum)
All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity
401(k) match (4.5%)
Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%)
Tuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members
12 paid holidays, including floating holidays.
Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance upon date of hire
Vacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Short Term Disability / Bereavement leave.
Paid parental leave.
Adoption Assistance
Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits.
Member Life & AD&D / Long Term Disability / Member Optional Life
Member referral bonus
Spouse / Child Optional Life / Optional AD&D / Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible
Spending
Voluntary benefits, including:
Home / Auto Insurance discounts
Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave
We have an exciting opportunity for you. Woodward is hiring a Shipping and Receiving Specialist at our Niles Campus. This role will be on a split 1st shift (Mon-Fri 10:30am-7:00pm) and be responsible for ensuring the team operates in a safe and efficient manner, meets production goals while targeting quality expectations. If you are looking for the next step in your career, apply now!
Woodward · Niles, IL