Taylored FMI LLC is a private equity sponsored, third party logistics (3PL) company. Founded in 1992, the company’s portfolio of services includes: Warehousing & Distribution, E-Commerce Fulfillment, Retail Compliance, Value Added Services, Packaging, and Transportation Management Services. We are an award winning retail experts with warehouses strategically located near the ports of Los Angeles & Long Beach, CA; New York, NY; and Newark, NJ
The Shipping Lead will be responsible for tracking all outbound shipments. Candidate must possess strong communication skills to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization including: Managers, Supervisors, Associates and Customers.
Major Responsibilities
include, but are not limited to:
Must achieve customer KPI requirements of routing and shipping.
Must meet all shipping compliance standards of customers to ensure “0” charge backs.
Planning, monitoring, and following-up to ensure shipments are processed and completed per company standards.
Inform Shipping Supervisor of issues that may arise and might require escalation.
Coordinate with Routing Clerk and Shipping Supervisor to ensure all shipments are prepared and shipped according to Vendor Compliance and Routing Guides.
Ensure all small parcel shipments are processed correctly and on time.
Coordinate with small parcel carriers to ensure timely pickup of daily shipments.
Ability to understand and execute all requirements of Vendor Compliance for Major Department Stores and Discounters, such as, Macy’s, Nordstrom, Dillard’s, Wal-Mart, Target Stores, Belk, Stein Mart, TJX etc.
Manage multiple priorities and make sure each project is completed on time and within company guidelines.
Review and understand customer specific Vendor Compliance & Routing/Shipping Instructions.
Maintain key relationships with our vendor management team and wholesale customers.
Maintain guidelines and procedures set by customers. Verify all shipping procedures and instructions are followed to prevent charge backs or late shipments.
Assist Shipping Department with any carrier, load and PO issues when needed Assist Routing Clerk with scheduling and routing all outbound shipments.
Must manage labor to meet productivity standard and achieve profitability goals.