Allison Transmission

Lead Shipping Coordinator

Allison Transmission  •  United States (Onsite)  •  4 hours ago
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Job Description

JOIN THE TEAM THAT’S POWERING PROGRESS

Building cities. Driving commerce. Fueling Progress. For over 100 years, Allison has powered the vehicles and technology that move our world forward.

What powers us? Our employees. From the first person hired by James Allison in 1915 to the thousands across the globe who work for Allison today, we're driving progress everywhere because we employ top talent worldwide. In both the Allison Transmission and Allison Off-Highway Drive and Motion Systems business units, our team strives to Improve the Way the World Works.

Learn more about this role and how you can begin driving your career forward!

Benefits:

The below list features some of the benefits currently available. Eligibility may be subject to the terms and conditions of governing documents and available benefits may be subject to change at the company’s discretion.

  • Choice of medical plans with prescription coverage

  • Employer HSA contribution

  • Dental & Vision Insurance

  • Paid Parental Leave

  • Short & Long-Term Disability

  • Other voluntary benefits including: Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Identity Theft Protection and Pet Insurance

  • 401K with generous Company match & contribution

  • Accrued Paid Time Off

  • 12 Paid Holidays + 1 Floating Holiday

  • Robust employee wellness program

  • Tuition assistance program

Work directly with OEM or OEM agent tocoordinat eshippingprocessesfinished products to OEM’sandorDistributors, ensuring the accuracy of critical documentation for domestic, Canada and Mexicolocations while ensuring compliance with shipping regulations.Required to trainShipping Analyst in proper procedures, compliancemeasuresand regulations.This is a customer facingrole.

Job responsibilities:

  • Coordinate and schedule shipmentsdirectly with customers, customer agents,freightcarriersand couriers.

  • Negotiate internal and externalarrangements to ensure Customer Satisfaction

  • Work directly with Order Analysisto obtain the best possible arrangements to the benefit of AllisonTransmission

  • Address disruptions to schedules and production planningto lessen impact to OEM schedules.

  • Prepare shipping documentation, labels, and paperwork for both domestic and international locations.

  • Maintainaccuraterecords of shipping activities.

  • Coordinate and prioritize outbound shipments withwarehousepersonnel

  • Ensure company safety policies and regulatory requirements aremet at all times

  • TrainShipping Analyst(s)(both ATI and Contract)in all Key Responsibilities listedabove.

Key performance measures:

  • On-time shipment performance.

  • Order/Documentation Accuracy.

  • Consistent order processing time.

  • Maintain shipment traceability.

  • Successful training ofShipping Analyst(s)to ensure adherenceto proper documentation and shippingprocesses.

  • Adherence to safety standards and internal SOP’s (incident free performance)

  • Demonstrates leadership beyond day-to-day execution

Competencies and behaviors:

  • Adhering to the highest standards in what we do We succeed through integrity, trust, and quality as we drive for results.

  • Drive a positive customer experience We deliver better outcomes when we understand our customers’ needs and execute appropriately.

  • Improve the way the world works  We develop better solutions through innovation and a continuous desire to improve.

  • Leveraging the power of teamwork  We develop better solutions by working together toward a common goal. 

Qualifications:

  • Understanding of freight optimization, modeselectionand cost control tobenefitthe customer

  • Proficiencywith Microsoft Excel, including functions for tracking shipments and creating reports as needed. Strong data accuracy and attention to detail.

  • Ability to work overtime with little or no notice. Ability to handle exceptions,disruptionsand last-minute shipment changes.

  • Strong communicationwith carriers, suppliers,warehouseteamsand customer service.High levelof organization and urgency.

  • Ability to work independently.Provide oversite of Shipping Analyst(s) work activities and documentation accuracy.

Experience:

  • 5plus years of experience in shipping,logisticsor warehouse operations

  • Demonstrated experience in support of DOD shipping requirements.

  • 5 years in ashipmentcoordinator-level role.

  • Hands-on experience processing domestic and international bound shipments.

  • Experience preparing and reviewing key documents like bills of lading, packing lists, commercial invoices, etc.

  • Familiarity with carrier scheduling, and freight bookingWorking knowledge of ERP systems, preferably SAP.

  • Working directly with carriers of all transportation modes.

  • Ability to addressproduction disruption impacts to OEM schedulesin order tomaintaincustomer satisfaction.

  • Abilitytotrainothers

  • Situational experience resolving carrier delays, shipmentdiscrepanciesor documentation issues.

  • Working under tight deadlines and adjusting to last-minute changes.

Scope factors:

  • Position has direct impact on company revenue success by scheduling and processing on-time shipments, and the accuracy of processingpost goods issue dataon a daily basis

  • Must train Shipping Analyst(s) toprovide exceptional customer interaction in a professional manner.

Allison Transmission is an equal opportunity employer. We have opportunities for all qualified applicants regardless of age, race, color, sex, religion, creed, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.

If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran requiring assistance and/or reasonable accommodations reviewing any of the careers information, please contact us at Ask4Max@allisontransmission.com

Please note that Allison Transmission will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Allison Transmission will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.

Allison Transmission

About Allison Transmission

Allison Transmission is a leading designer and manufacturer of vehicle propulsion solutions for commercial and defense vehicles, the largest global manufacturer of medium- and heavy-duty fully automatic transmissions, and a leader in electrified propulsion systems that Improve the Way the World Works. Allison products are used in a wide variety of applications, including on-highway trucks (distribution, refuse, construction, fire and emergency), buses (school, transit and coach), motorhomes, off-highway vehicles and equipment (energy, mining and construction applications) and defense vehicles (tactical wheeled and tracked). Founded in 1915, the company is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA. With a presence in more than 150 countries, Allison has regional headquarters in the Netherlands, China and Brazil, manufacturing facilities in the USA, Hungary and India, as well as global engineering resources, including electrification engineering centers in Indianapolis, Indiana, Auburn Hills, Michigan and London in the United Kingdom. Allison also has more than 1,400 independent distributor and dealer locations worldwide. For more information, visit allisontransmission.com.

OUR VISION

Be the global leader in commercial-duty propulsion solutions that improve the way the world works.

OUR PROMISE

Provide the most reliable and valued propulsion solutions in the world to enable our customers to work more efficiently.

Industry
Automotive & Mobility
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Indianapolis, IN
Year Founded
1915
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