Shipping Manager

We are seeking a Shipping Manager to become a part of our team! You will manage a logistics department and direct daily operations.

Responsibilities:

• Advise clients on transportation and payment methods
• Track delivery progress of shipments
• Determines method of shipment and prepares bills of lading and other shipping documents
• Estimates freight and records shipment costs and weights
• Keeps records of all goods shipped, received and stored
• Examines shipment contents and compares with records such as manifests, invoices or orders to verify accuracy
• Negotiates and arranges transport of goods with shipping or freight companies
• Directs or participates in cargo loading to ensure completeness of load and even distribution of weight
• Coordinates and supervises activities of workers engaged in packing and shipping merchandise
• Routes received goods to appropriate storage areas of departments, using forklifts, hand trucks and other equipment
• Contact vendors or claims adjustment departments to resolve shipment problems
• Oversee logistics systems and daily operations
• Coordinate distribution process with various departments
• Develop and improve inventory purchasing processes
• Review costs for optimal budget planning
• Identify areas to optimize distribution and warehouse programs

​Qualifications:

• 4+ years of previous experience in logistics, warehouse, or other related field
• Experience as a manager or supervisor
• Strong leadership qualities
• Deadline and detail-oriented
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

American Beverage Equipment Company is a 4th generation family owned manufacturer of draft beer equipment. We service installers, online retailers, beer distributors, OEM’s and catalog houses that provide draft equipment for the bar and restaurant industry.

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