Job Title: Traffic Clerk
Location: Lancaster, PA
Position Summary
Responsible for coordinating and documentation for inbound and outbound (international and domestic) freight; perform tracing and follow-up of shipments and claims under various modes of shipment (i.e., ocean freight, air freight, truck, and small package), and perform related activities as required.
Principal Responsibilities
- Coordinate inbound shipments based on Manufacturing Plant/Distribution Center priorities and receiving function workload.
- Process inbound shipments providing ASN’s, confirming purchase orders, verify open ASN’s.
- Resolve inbound issues, issue CAR’s when necessary.
- Update daily receiving KPI reports, Overtime log, and Label issue report.
- Assist outbound Traffic Clerk and assist with pickticket generation in the afternoon.
- Assist with analyzing carrier and forwarder rates for the most effective method of shipment to meet customer demand.
- Provide rate quotes and paper work for claims.
- Assist Distribution Center Manager, Traffic Administrator & / or Distribution Center Supervisors with special projects.
Education
Required: High school diploma or equivalent along with related experience
Preferred: College degree in business or related area
Experience
Required: Two or Four years in supply chain logistics
Preferred: Five years in supply chain logistics
Special Skills
Highly skilled with Microsoft programs, ability to communicate effectively, knowledge of dangerous goods shipping and receiving. SAP and WMOS knowledge a plus.