Freight Administrator Sandvik Mining & Rock is recruiting for a Freight Administrator for our Romeoville warehouse Outbound Operations on our 1st Shift (Mon-Fri 8:00AM-4:30PM). As the Freight Administrator you will be responsible for scheduling pick-ups with carriers, preparing shipping documents and following up on customer inquiries with internal and external stakeholders.
Main responsibilities include:
Manage carrier changes Scheduling, quoting, and routing of Truckload and Expedited shipments Ensure all consignments are shipped in the most cost-effective way and are in adherence with shipping guidelines Process unrouteable orders: Criticality 1 shipments for US, Canada, Mexico, and international shipments Prepare shipping documents: Bills of Lading, SLI's, Commercial Invoices, etc. Ensure appropriate actions are taken to resolve shipping documentation issues or missed shipments Follow-up on daily inquiries for carrier change requests, expedited/must ship requests, exceptions and shipment tracking. Maintain integrity of freight management systems Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders May perform other duties and participate in other projects as required within the department Warehouse administration and housekeeping Other duties as assigned due to business needs Experience and required competencies: Minimum 2 years previous experience in a transportation environment including domestic and international shipments Previous experience in a Transportation Management System Excellent verbal and written communication skills Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines Strong computer skills. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office to include Word and Excel Education, Licenses & Certificates: High School or equivalent experience. Post-secondary education/training in business or supply chain discipline would be of advantage. Other: English Proficiency: Advanced (CEFR C1/ Completed EF level 12) Attention to detail Key stakeholders: Internal: Parts and Services BLMs, Parts and Service functions in Parts and Services, Regional Logistics Operation Managers, Global Inventory Management Teams, IT organization, External contacts: Service providers: Carriers, Customs brokers, Vendors, Infrastructure providers Benefits: Sandvik offers a comprehensive total compensation package including a competitive package of health, dental and disability insurance, and a 401(k) retirement savings plan. In addition, we provide opportunities for professional competence development and training, as well as opportunities for career advancement.
Compensation:
In the spirit of pay transparency, we are excited to share the base salary range for this position is $26.00-$27.50 based on experience and, exclusive of fringe benefits and shift differentials.
