Seasonal Freight Coordinator job in Brooklyn

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for a talented Seasonal Freight Coordinator who will be responsible for assisting the Purchasing Department in securing and managing the necessary freight shipments for the company during our busy Q4 season. This is a full-time seasonal role with opportunity for overtime during the months of November and December.

ABOUT YOU

You are detail oriented and a great communicator. You have strong problem-solving skills and will go above and beyond to get the job done. You are great at multi-tasking, prioritizing your workload and comfortable working in an open spaced environment.  You are willing to work as part of a team and be innovative.

ABOUT US

UncommonGoods offers remarkable designs by independent makers, and we do it with a positive impact on people and our planet. Learn more about our products, B Corp certification, Better To Giveprogram, and cool team members you might be working with.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Overseeing and coordinating freight consolidation process
• Scheduling pickup and delivery appointments with external freight brokers
• Relaying freight information to vendors
• Updating shipping and receiving reports
• Investigating and resolving receiving issues including but not limited to late/missed pick up’s, truck/driver issues and freight claims
• Obtaining tracking and overseeing freight until inventory is delivered to UncommonGoods
• Answering the telephone both during business hours and after hours as needed
• Maximizing the efficiency of freight operation
• Communicating with UncommonGoods warehouse with regards to all incoming freight
• Communicating with UncommonGoods 3PL and coordinating transfers between warehouses
• Communicating with 3^rd Party Logistics regarding pickup and delivery of freight shipments

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university
• A positive and team-oriented attitude
• 2+ years as a freight coordinator or similar
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, interpersonal skills and phone etiquette
• Ability to prioritize multiple request and responsibilities in a fast pace environment while maintaining accuracy and timeliness
• Strong Microsoft Excel Skills
• Proven ability to collect and analyze data to drive business decision
• Experience with Zendesk is a plus
• Knowledge of Enterprise TMS is a plus

COMPANY PERKS

• Competitive salary
• Casual dress code
• 40% discount on our products
• Monthly company snacks, lunches, and team events

Sound like a good fit? To apply, you must submit the following: 

• Cover letter
• Resume