Shipping Clerk

<Strong>At Masonite, we understand that people are key. We are a composite of diverse people who come together by showing support and respect to one another. We continuously strive to improve both our products and our customers’ experiences. This drive leads us to revolutionize the door industry and help people walk through walls.</Strong>

Mason, City IA

Masonite Careers

<div class="elementor-element elementor-element-8e366bd color--green elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading" data-id="8e366bd" data-element_type="heading.default">OUR CULTURE:</div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-7677bec elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor" data-id="7677bec" data-element_type="text-editor.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <div class="elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix"> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-5205513 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor" data-id="5205513" data-element_type="text-editor.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <div class="elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix"> <p style="margin-top: 0in;"><span style="font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;"><br />At Masonite, we understand that people are key. We are a composite of diverse people who come together by showing support and respect to one another.</span></p> <p style="margin-top: 0in; box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 1rem;"><span style="font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;">We hire people that demonstrate integrity under pressure. Integrity is at the foundation of everything we do. It is in each door we make, in our commitment delivery and in our honest and sincere communication.</span></p> <p style="margin-top: 0in; box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 1rem;"><span style="font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;">Our employees are flexible, versatile and resilient. Our ability to weather any storm, to bend without breaking, is what allows us to hear the knock and open the door with confidence, no matter what&rsquo;s on the other side.</span></p> <p style="margin-top: 0in; box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 1rem;"><span style="font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;">We hold the door open for each other and for new ideas. We want everyone to freely contribute ideas and add value, so we are positive and encouraging. This collaborative environment is what makes Masonite a transparent, fair company- one that doesn&rsquo;t hide behind closed doors.</span></p> <p style="margin-top: 0in; box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 1rem;"><span style="font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;">This drive leads us to revolutionize the door industry and help people walk through walls.</span></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> https://www.masonite.com/

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Full time

Overview: A Shipping Clerk (Logistics Planner) will be responsible for planning and execution of all daily transportation needs, both outbound from and inbound to this facility, creating value through efficient modal and carrier decisions while eliminating undue transit cost and delays. This person will liaise between internal departments as well as external customers and vendors. This position is critical to customer satisfaction as a recurring touch point-requiring professional demeanor coupled with a sense of urgency.
Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Maintain and organize accurate data related to customer orders pending and in process.</li> <li>Identify most efficient and cost effective means of transportation.</li> <li>Define weekly shipping plan by building multi-stop TL runs (utilizing dedicated trucks and common carriers) and incorporating scheduling along with outbound LTL.</li> <li>Identify backhaul opportunities for dedicated trucks.</li> <li>Instruct carriers and supervise actions required to meet or exceed expectations.</li> <li>Identify sensitive customers and intercede with carriers to meet special requirements.</li> <li>Resolve service failures.</li> <li>Provide customer service with up to date &amp; comprehensive data and tracking information.</li> <li>Collect data and provide monthly reports related to cost metrics and performance.</li> <li>Perform carrier evaluation and scorecard review.</li> <li>Evaluate and review daily process for CI opportunities.</li> <li>Visualize and participate in a greater network or logistics opportunities with sister facilities and business group leaders.</li> </ul>
Requirements: <ul> <li>Analytical thinking and ability to solve problems.</li> <li>Strong background in basic transportation modes-specifically LTL, Truckload, and Parcel.</li> <li>Understand differing price structures of each mode.</li> <li>Keen ability to decisively navigate cost benefit scenarios in a fluid environment.</li> <li>Thrive in a fast paced ever changing environment, excel in accurately tracking, &amp; conveying real time changing data.</li> <li>Qualified experience with transportation management systems (TMS) and/or enterprise resource planning (ERP).</li> <li>Strong written and verbal communication skills required.</li> <li>Proficient in MS Office (specifically outlook, Word, Excel)</li> <li>Confident and self-directed with ability to handle multiple challenges with set time tables.</li> </ul>