Senior Distribution Specialist

Milliken & Company - Blacksburg, SC

Full-time - Mid Level

Blacksburg, SC

Specialty Trade Contractors

About the position

The Senior Distribution Specialist plays a crucial role in managing and preparing all shipments leaving the warehouse. This position involves coordinating with various departments to ensure compliance with safety regulations and efficient handling of shipping processes, including both domestic and international shipments.

Responsibilities

• Complete all tasks assigned by the Supply Chain Manager and Warehouse Facilitator.
• Review orders scheduled to ship from the Allen warehouse using SAP.
• Create deliveries of sales orders, stock transport orders, and sales samples for the day.
• Print Pull List if necessary.
• Create shipment and print Bill of Ladings and shipping labels.
• Review Special Handling Requests and take necessary action.
• Prepare Export Orders.
• Complete Order Tracking Log and assemble paperwork for each shipment.
• Make arrangements with carriers to pick up orders and prepare Daily Truck Log.
• Prepare UPS and FedEx shipments by filling out appropriate paperwork.
• Prepare paperwork and complete SAP transactions for shipments to customers, outside warehouses, toll manufacturers, and other Milliken locations.
• Prepare paperwork and complete SAP transactions for sample shipments.
• Investigate causes of inventory errors pertaining to shipments and make SAP adjustments.
• Datafax or scan and email Bills of Lading of shipped products to Milliken Chemical Customer Service each day.
• Maintain Bills of Lading files on a daily basis.
• Ensure inventory has been properly relieved and generate invoices for all products shipped.
• Provide assistance and information to the Traffic Department to file Carrier Claims.
• Assist Management Associates with investigations regarding Customer Complaints when needed.
• Assist with Quarterly Inventory - un-allocation of orders on Friday and other related duties.
• Be knowledgeable of appropriate environmental and DOT regulations pertaining to shipment of materials and wastes.
• Understand environmental policy, objectives, and programs, and comply with all aspects of the Environmental Management System.
• Be knowledgeable of the COA preparation process.
• Be knowledgeable in all aspects of domestic and international shipping regulations and requirements.
• Serve as a backup to the Supply Chain Coordinator.
• Perform additional duties as requested by the Supply Chain Manager.

Requirements

• Experience with SAP for order management and shipping processes.
• Knowledge of domestic and international shipping regulations and requirements.
• Familiarity with environmental and DOT regulations pertaining to shipment of materials and wastes.
• Ability to prepare and manage shipping documentation including Bills of Lading and shipping labels.
• Strong organizational skills to maintain shipping records and logs.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
• Familiarity with hazardous material handling and safety regulations.
• Previous experience in a logistics or supply chain role.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• 401k retirement savings plan.
• Paid holidays and vacation time.