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We're looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success - and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions. The Shipping Scheduler is responsible for coordinating daily order plans and transportation activities to ensure accurate and on-time fulfillment of orders. This role bridges the front-end order scheduling and management functions with backend transportation execution. The Scheduler plays a key role in ensuring efficient warehouse operations, accurate documentation, timely communication with carriers, customers, and internal operations team members. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Monitor incoming orders and prioritize workload based on shipping schedules and customer requirements. Print and distribute daily sales orders for warehouse picking and shipping. Respond to customer service and sales inquiries regarding order status within operations. Generate and manage bills of lading (BOL's) within Oracle Transportation Management System. Tender shipments to carriers and confirm acceptance or reassign as needed. Manage manual shipment entries, updates, and tender shipment within Oracle Transportation System. Ensure accurate carrier notifications and documentation for all outbound shipments. Support carrier scheduling, appointment coordination, and tracking updates. Provides backup and assistance to other warehouse functions during peak workload and absence coverage. Identify process bottlenecks and recommend efficiency improvements in scheduling and operational workflows. Support reporting, data entry, analytics, and KPI's. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor's degree in supply chain, Business, or Logistics field preferred. Minimum two (2) year previous experience in or with warehouse processes and software systems, JDE, Oracle OTM, WMS. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: Strong organizational and time-management skills with attention to detail Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word) Excellent communication and customer service skills Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment Knowledge of freight documents, shipping regulations, and billing terms Abilities to meet the physical and environmental demands: Sit for extended period of time Bend, squat down, and reach above your head Climb stairs and ladders Lift and carry up to 70 pounds WE HAVE: A dynamic global reach with diverse operations around the world that will stretch your abilities, provide plentiful career opportunities, and allow you to make an impact every day nVent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions. We believe our inventive electrical solutions enable safer systems and ensure a more secure world. We design, manufacture, market, install and service high performance products and solutions that connect and protect some of the world's most sensitive equipment, buildings and critical processes. We offer a comprehensive range of systems protection and electrical connections solutions across industry-leading brands that are recognized globally for quality, reliability and innovation. Our principal office is in London and our management office in the United States is in Minneapolis. Our robust portfolio of leading electrical product brands dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, SCHROFF and TRACHTE. Learn more at www.nvent.com . Commitment to strengthen communities where our employees live and work We encourage and support the philanthropic activities of our employees worldwide Through our nVent in Action matching program, we provide funds to nonprofit and educational organizations where our employees volunteer or donate money Core values that shape our culture and drive us to deliver the best for our employees and our customers. We're known for being: Innovative & adaptable Dedicated to absolute integrity Focused on the customer first Respectful and team oriented Optimistic and energizing Accountable for performance Benefits to support the lives of our employees Pay Transparency nVent's pay scale is based on the expected range of base pay for this job and the employee's work location. Employee pay within this range will be based on a combination of factors including knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, education, and performance. Where federal, state, or local minimum wage requirements exist, employee pay will comply. Compensation Range: $20.40 - $37.80 Per Hour Depending on the position offered, employee may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as annual incentives. Benefit Overview At nVent, we value our people and their health and well-being. We provide a broad benefits package with meaningful programs for eligible full-time employees that includes: Medical, dental, and vision plans along with flexible spend
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