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The Shipping Manager utilizes enterprise resource planning (ERP) or other systems to record and track all shipping transactions, analyze performance metrics, and generate reports. Manages shipping operations' daily activities, including order processing, inventory tracking, documentation, and transportation oversight. Being a Shipping Manager investigates and resolves shipping quality issues, damages, or lost freight claims. Ensures shipping protocols and documentation meet required regulatory requirements for hazardous materials (DOT/HAZMAT) or special handling. In addition, Shipping Manager develops and maintains relationships with carriers, freight forwarders, and vendors. May require a bachelor's degree or equivalent. Typically reports to a head of a unit/department. The Shipping Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. Working as a Shipping Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes.
Shipping Operations Manager manages shipping operations' daily activities, including order processing, inventory tracking, documentation, and transportation oversight. Utilizes enterprise resource planning (ERP) or other systems to record and track all shipping transactions, analyze performance metrics, and generate reports. Being a Shipping Operations Manager ensures shipping protocols and documentation meet required regulatory requirements for hazardous materials (DOT/HAZMAT) or special handling. Investigates and resolves shipping quality issues, damages, or lost freight claims. Additionally, Shipping Operations Manager develops and maintains relationships with carriers, freight forwarders, and vendors. May require a bachelor's degree or equivalent. Typically reports to a head of a unit/department. The Shipping Operations Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Shipping Operations Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes.
The Traffic/Shipping Manager analyzes rate structures and forecasts to identify cost-savings while maintaining service quality and performance metrics. Manages and oversees an organization's transportation, freight pricing, and logistics operations. Being a Traffic/Shipping Manager implements strategies to reduce shipping delays, improve freight efficiency, and optimize transportation networks. Manages contracts with carriers, freight brokers, and third-party logistics providers, maintaining communication and good relations. In addition, Traffic/Shipping Manager evaluates freight costs and classifications, delivery methods, and delivery schedules to determine optimal routes and modes of transportation. Monitors traffic data and transit times to identify bottlenecks, adjust routes, and improve delivery times and efficiencies. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a director. The Traffic/Shipping Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. Working as a Traffic/Shipping Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1-3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes.
The Traffic/Shipping Supervisor develops transportation and demand metrics to forecast and manage peak demand periods and avoid delays or bottlenecks. Supervises an organization's transportation, freight pricing, and logistics operations. Being a Traffic/Shipping Supervisor monitors and reviews charges and researches industry trends and competitors to determine profitable and fair service rates. Evaluates freight costs and classifications, delivery methods, and delivery schedules to determine optimal routes and modes of transportation. In addition, Traffic/Shipping Supervisor develops and updates rate calculations to forecast various scenarios and impacts on costs and expenditures. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. The Traffic/Shipping Supervisor supervises a group of primarily para-professional level staffs. May also be a level above a supervisor within high volume administrative/production environments. Makes day-to-day decisions within or for a group/small department. Has some authority for personnel actions. Working as a Traffic/Shipping Supervisor typically requires 3-5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. Thorough knowledge of functional area and department processes.