Shipping Manager
Kole Imports And Closeouts
07.2023 - Current
- Pulled, verified, and packaged items for shipment.
- Prepared shipping documents and invoices, processed payments, and fielded client questions.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving shipment issues promptly and professionally.
- Reduced order errors with thorough quality control checks before dispatching shipments.
- Operated forklifts, lift trucks, and hand trucks to move items around warehouse.
- Maintained positive relationships with representatives of UPS, FedEX, USPS, and DHL shipping companies.
- Collaborated with sales team to ensure accurate order fulfillment and timely delivery of priority shipments.
- Handled high-volume paperwork and collaborated with administrators to resolve invoicing and shipping problems.
- Negotiated favorable freight rates with carriers, leading to reduced transportation costs.
- Coordinated international shipments by researching customs regulations and preparing necessary documentation.
- Boosted inventory and recordkeeping accuracy by conducting thorough inspections and comparing shipment contents with documentation.
- Trained and supervised warehouse staff in proper handling techniques for safe loading and unloading of goods.
- Lead team of 15 employees packaging, palletizing and shipping up to 120 pallets per day.
- Determined most cost-effective procedures and routes for shipments.
- Collaborated with logistics department to manage supplier relationships, product inventory and purchasing across multiple companies.
- Stacked and stored pallets at end of shift to keep warehouse clean and organized.
- Implemented inventory management software to monitor stock levels and prevent product shortages.