Shipping Coordinator

Shipping Coordinator

Preferred working locations: Eatontown, NJ

Onsite requirement

*This position does not qualify for international relocation. All candidates must be authorized to work in US and not require sponsorship.

Who we are

At Aptar, we use insights, design, engineering and science to create innovative packaging technologies that build brand value for our customers, and, in turn, make a meaningful difference in the lives, looks, health and homes of people around the world.

Every day, Aptar creates “a-ha moments” for its customers and their consumers and patients by continually bringing innovations to market that convert non-dispensing packaging into breakthrough product-dispensing systems, including those that give people more effective ways to put on their favorite fragrance, kids the opportunity to pour ketchup without making a mess and patients connected technologies that help them more easily adhere to treatment.

We have manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe, Asia and South America and over 13,000 dedicated employees in some 20 countries.

You should work here because we:

• Attract and develop high performing people.
• Promote a diverse and inclusive work environment.
• Allow for failure by allowing people to make mistakes through an open and trusting environment.
• Invest in the development of employees through local, regional and global career opportunities.
• Contribute to the communities where we reside.

What’s new with Aptar

We have an exciting position open for a Shipping Coordinator in Eatontown, NJ.  This role is responsible for administratively coordinating the daily activities of the department in accordance with the Daily Pick List Release through communication with Customer Service, Customers & Transport Suppliers.  Process and maintain all shipping related documentation. Perform analysis of daily activities & various other projects.

This is how your journey begins:

• You will document daily pick activities.
• You will delegate pick to order pickers.
• You will process and create bills of landing, and other shipping documents as needed via SAP.
• You will contact transport suppliers and arrange for pick-ups.
• You will communicate with Customer Relations and Customers regarding delivery status.
• You will maintain accurate and organized shipping documents.
• You will maintain various Shipping activity siles included but not limited to Customer delivery activity log, Safety Meeting log, Shipping activity log, and Transport Carrier Contact list.
• You will work on the resolution of paperwork problems.
• You will coordinate the re-labelling of reallocated inventory.
• You must master operation of all types of equipment (Drexel, stand up forklift, sit down forklift & electric pallet jack)
• You will support the external warehouse.
• You must be able to assess and resolve issues pertaining to the warehouse (i.e. issues with scanned material) to progress into another level.

 What you will bring on the journey

• Education

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid Forklift Certificate

• Experience

• Master the operation of all types of equipment (Drexel, stand up forklift, sit down forklift & electric pallet jack)
• Two years in a Manufacturing Environment.
• Two years in the Shipping Environment.
• SAP Experience Preferred
• Cycle counting experience
• Data analysis experience

• Skills

• Strong Customer Service skills
• Team player
• Excellent hand-eye coordination
• Proficiency in operating technical machinery and RF scanners
• Mathematical aptitude
• Good organizational skills
• Attention to detail
• Must be focused on ensuring accurate documentation.
• Good written and verbal communication in English
• Strong time management
• Detail oriented
• Work Independently

• Strong problem solving skills
• Must be able to assist with root cause analysis and preventive actions.
• Must be mature, rational, level-headed and trustworthy.

• Travel: No travel required for this role.

What we offer:

• An exciting, diverse and value based working environment
• Award-winning corporate university offering personal development and training opportunities.
• Competitive base salary and performance-based bonus plan.
• Contribute to the communities where we reside.
• Innovative benefits plan which includes: 401k & Retirement Savings plan, vacation, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, pet insurance, wellness plan, and generous paid maternity/paternity leave].

Be You. Be Aptar

Aptar is an equal opportunities employer. We believe that a diverse workforce is key to our success. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief.