Shipping & Receiving Manager

About the role

The Shipping Manager reports directly to the Director of Logistics and is responsible for planning, implementing, and managing our shipping and distribution strategy to ensure secure, accurate, timely, and productive shipping processes.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement overall shipping strategy
• Use shipping software to organize and prioritize shipping activities
• Oversee the whole shipping process
• Set shipping KPIs and prepare and present KPI reports
• Suggest solutions for process optimization
• Inspect labels and barcodes
• Supervise and oversee shipping team members
• Set and control shipping and distribution budget
• Build and maintain professional relationships with relevant internal and external stakeholders (such as warehouse workers, vendors, purchasing managers, suppliers, etc.)
• Negotiate better pricing
• Identify shipping issues and implement solutions in a timely manner
• Create and present reports for upper management

Requirements

• 8 years of experience as a Shipping Manager or similar role
• Knowledge of logistics operations and shipping procedures and documents
• Hands-on experience with shipping and distribution software
• Hands-on experience in budgeting and reporting
• High school diploma; BA in supply chain, logistics, or similar relevant field preferred
• Must be able to pass a Level II background check
• Must be 21+ years of age

Skills

• Good leadership skills
• Critical thinker and problem-solving skills
• Team player
• Good time-management skills
• Great interpersonal and communication skills