Shipping Coordinator 2

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No
CLEARANCE TYPE: None
TRAVEL: No

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) is looking for an Shipping Coordinator 2 to join our Outbound Shipping Team based in Salt Lake City, UT.

What You'll Get to Do:

• Schedules shipments of materials and products with pre-approved transportation services.
• Compiles and computes domestic freight rates and other charges for transportation services according to rate tables and tariff regulations.
• Examines shipping bills to obtain description of freight and classifies freight according to rate book description.
• Consults rate schedule to obtain specific rate for each item classified depending on method of shipment and/or distance shipped.
• Traces shipments; calculates and records storage, redelivery, and other applicable charges; and may reroute shipments of an urgent nature; arrange for special delivery at destination.
• May be required to select most economical and efficient common or contract carrier, such as air freight, railway freight, motor carrier, water carrier, or Postal Service to transport materials, tools and equipment, products, and other items to and from logistic and distribution centers, company plants, customers, subcontractors, or vendors.
• Within parameters determines routing and arranges for shipment, considering such factors as nature of items being shipped, method of handling, size, urgency, and cost.
• Perform a combination of manual and clerical duties which include verification, scheduling, packaging, and processing shipments of products through pre-approved transportation services and computer systems including domestic, freight, and Hazmat shipments.
• Examine shipping documentation to obtain description and classification of freight to determine routing and arrange for shipment, considering such factors as nature of items being shipped, method of handling, size, schedule, and cost.
• Examine domestic freight rates and other charges for transportation services and select most economical and efficient common or contract carrier for each item classified depending on the method of shipment and/or distance shipped.
• Trace shipments, calculate and record storage, redelivery, and other applicable charges, and may reroute shipments of an urgent nature; arrange for special delivery at destination.
• Follows principle and operating practices and procedures.
• Use computer systems for tracking, logging, verifying, and reporting.

Basic Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent and 2 years additional education and/or work experience.
• Ability to frequently move and position objects weighing 40 lbs.
• Working knowledge of MS Office and internet applications.
• Good communication skills, detail oriented, strong interpersonal, organizational, and problem solving skills with the ability to work as a part of a team and independently.
• Must have a valid drivers license.
• US Citizenship.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with SAP.
• Experience in processing international transportation/shipping activities.
• Experience in processing HAZMAT material according to IATA/DOT regulations.
• Experience using a pallet jack and driving equipment such as a forklift and box truck.
• Current/Active Secret Clearance.

What We Can Offer You:
Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.

Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!

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Primary Level Salary Range: $37,400.00 - $62,400.00
The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.
Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.
Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.