Shipping Coordinator

Berjé Inc. is a family-owned business that has been in operation for over seven decades across three generations. The company was originally founded in with a creative approach to creating value from byproducts and aromatic raw materials set the stage for Berjé to become a leading supplier within the flavor and fragrance industry. We are committed to being a trusted partner, reliable innovator, and informed resource, to our clients, customers, and employees. We provide quality ingredients with an emphasis on sustainability, ethics as well as safety and compliance. Our investment in training and development is our commitment that allows our team to build their future along with ours, creating an impactful career unique to you. We promise to deliver superior service and products that live up to our values of integrity, accountability, leadership, legacy, diversity, and passion every single day and are looking for team members to assist us in our promises of leadership withing our community as well as globally.

As a shipping coordinator you will be responsible for import and export logistics, the execution of shipping services and compliance documentation activities required for in/out-bound shipping activities. Creating BOL (Bills of Lading), as well as confirming receipt of goods purchase orders. Scheduling pick-ups and deliveries and ensuring that each has associated proper documentation. You also perform inventory control and track a shipment's delivery status.  This position reports to team leads and Shipping & Receiving Manager.  This role communicates across all departments and will be expected to act and use judgement accordingly.

1. Prepare and process Bills of Lading and other shipping documents
2. Obtain quotes, negotiate rates and schedule shipments with various carriers
3. Verify all incoming/outgoing shipments to be accurate by comparing the shipping documents, export documents, invoice and all necessary paperwork to ensure all goods are in acceptable condition.
4. Prepare detailed and accurate documentation to accompany shipments and ensure all items are packaged and shipped to as requested and in compliance with company standards.
5. Identify, resolve and inform appropriate parties of shipping delays
6. Follow all DOT, IATA and IMO regulators for Hazardous Material Transport
7. Communicate with internal teams, customer and carriers to resolve issues and provide updates on tracking. Other duties as required.

Education & Experience:

• 3-5 Years of Experience in Logistics, Transportation, Warehousing, Bill of Lading
• Experience with Chemical Industry a plus

Skills and/ or Physical Requirements: 

• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to work with trucking companies and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to prioritize, organize, and communicate with appropriate parties.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with diverse work groups, including customers and internal Berjé employees.
• Positive and professional manner with a strong focus on detail, accuracy, and accountability.
• Proficiency in computer skills, particularly with the Windows operating system.
• Proficiency in reading and writing English.

Compensation & Benefits: 

Benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, Life, 401k w Match, Free access to Financial Planner, EAP

Compensation -$22 an hr. to $30 an hr.  and eligibility to participate in discretionary bonus programs