Shipping and Logistics Specialist

3 hours ago


Arlington Heights, Illinois, United States IDEX Corporation Full time $41,400 - $62,200

If you're looking for a special place to build or grow your career, you've found it. Whether you're an experienced professional, a recent college graduate or somewhere in between, IDEX is a place where you can apply your existing skills and learn new ones in an environment where you can make an impact.

With interesting opportunities in engineering, marketing, sales, supply chain, operations, HR, finance, and more across more than 40 diverse businesses around the globe, chances are, we have something special for you.

THE COMPANY

Fluid Management, Inc., a Unit of IDEX Corporation, is the leading global manufacturer of precision dispensing and mixing equipment for the architectural paint, coatings, personal care, and food and beverage industries. Fluid Management has created a global product development environment through strategic growth initiatives. By leveraging our 80+ years of expertise and passion, Fluid Management delivers unequalled product innovation.

From initial design to equipment selection, delivery and after-sales service, Fluid Management strives for close teamwork with its customers, delivering high-quality, easy-to-operate products for every size and type of operation.

SUMMARY OF PRIMARY FUNCTION

Shipping and Logistics specialist will be responsible to ensure seamless execution of shipping operations by coordinating logistics, addressing issues, maintaining compliance and supporting operations to achieve on-time delivery performance.

Essential Functions:

Shipping and outbound logistics

  • Monitor & Process sales orders which are ready from production, review backlog of machine and service parts. Track requested dates of sales order and ensure timely execution of packing and shipment to achieve on time delivery
  • Coordinate transportation (domestic and international) and arrange special or expedited deliveries based on business needs. Single point contact with freight companies for outbound logistics.
  • Maintaining accurate system uploads, freight logs, cost/loss reports, and cycle count requests.
  • Inventory management of shipping supplies for packing cells (ordering and manage)

Receiving

  • Assist receiving and parts team as needed
  • Partner with receiving department on ETA's for missed parts

RMA and shop floor inventory accuracy

  • Facilitate RMAs as needed, Manage BP Logix workflow and process as required
  • Transfer parts inventory as needed via required systems
  • Manage JDE cycle counts

Compliance and safety

  • Managing hazardous material shipments, tracking delivery errors, and ensuring adherence to shipping regulations.

Customer and cross functional support

  • Resolving shipping issues with internal teams and external customers, collaborating across departments for smooth transportation arrangements, and serving as the main contact for project-specific logistics.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and or abilities required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Experience/Education/Skills/Abilities:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent, 2-year degree preferred
  • 4 + years' experience in shipping and with International Shipments
  • Experienced in J.D. Edwards or similar ERP software
  • Knowledge of logistics software or transport management systems
  • Previous experience performing cycle counts/inventory monitoring
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
  • Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office
  • Ability to perform these operations using units of U.S. currency with the ability to convert to foreign currency, as well as be able to use a variety of weight measurements, volumes, and distances.

Physical Requirements:

  • Standing, walking, reaching, and bending for extended periods
  • Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds
  • Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Are you ready to join a different kind of company where our people, our culture, and our commitments are centered around providing trusted solutions that improve lives around the world?

Total Rewards

The compensation range for this position is $41, $62,200.00, depending on experience. This position may be eligible for performance based bonus plan.

Benefits Package

Our comprehensive U.S. benefit offerings include: Health benefits, 401(k) retirement savings program with company match, PTO, and more. More information on our benefits and rewards can be found on our career page: 

IDEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IDEX gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration or protected category made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.

Attention Applicants:  If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please let us know. Likewise, if you are limited in the ability to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, we will determine an alternate way for you to apply. Please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at for assistance with an accommodation. These contact tools may be used only by individuals with a disability for accommodation requests. Do not inquire as to the status of an application.


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