Shipping Coordinator

About the role

Sandvik is a global engineering leader with over 41,000 employees worldwide, known for its innovative approach and commitment to solving real-world challenges. Located in Alachua, Florida, the company's Rotary Drilling Division designs and builds state-of-the-art surface mining drill rigs used globally. The role of Shipping Coordinator plays a crucial part in the highly collaborative and global process of shipping large, heavy equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze and compare freight quotes from carriers, freight forwarders, and logistics providers to ensure cost-effective and reliable transportation solutions.
• Cook complex shipments for large, heavy equipment, including trucking, ocean freight, crane services, and specialized transport.
• Maintain alignment between shipping schedules and factory commitments.
• Work with Sales Support to understand customer requirements, Incoterms, delivery expectations, and documentation needs.
• Track shipments in transit and maintain accurate status reporting, including key milestones and delivery timelines.
• Communicate shipment updates, risks, and delays clearly and proactively to internal stakeholders.
• Identify and mitigate potential risks such as scheduling conflicts, port congestion, or equipment constraints.
• Collaborate with internal teams during high-volume periods to meet shipping commitments.
• Ensure timely preparation and coordination of shipping documentation, including commercial invoices, packing lists, and bills of lading.

Required Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• A High School Diploma or GED.
• Understanding of Incoterms and their impact on shipping responsibility and risk.
• Familiarity with logistics requirements for heavy or oversized equipment.
• Working knowledge of shipping documentation, including export and freight documentation.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive problem-solving mindset with the ability to identify and escalate risks early.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills across teams and regions.

Core Competencies

• Organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive problem-solving mindset with the ability to identify and escalate risks early.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills across teams and regions.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in logistics, shipping coordination, freight forwarding, or manufacturing environments.
• Experience coordinating oversized, heavy-haul, or international shipments.
• Familiarity with export requirements and global shipping processes.

Our Culture & Values

At Sandvik, our core values guide everything we do: Customer Focus, Innovation & Curiosity, Responsibility, and Winning Together. We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace where innovation thrives.

Benefits

• Health care coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription, telemedicine) starting 30 days after hire.
• Paid vacation with up to 80 hours rollover.
• Paid parental leave (eligibility after 12 months).
• 401(k) with 5% annual salary contribution + 50% match on the first 6% starting 90 days after hire.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development support.
• Diverse, inclusive workplace where innovation thrives.

How To Apply

To apply, please visit https://www.sandvik.com/careers. Sandvik is an equal opportunity employer. We provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities. For assistance, contact hrsupport.us@sandvik.com.