Manager, Shipping

Company: AeroVironment, Inc.
Location: Simi Valley
Posted on: January 23, 2025

Job Description:

The Shipping Manager is responsible for managing routine shipping, receiving and distribution operations on a day-to-day basis. Also responsible for the outgoing shipments, completing the orders that are being shipped and ensuring delivery in a timely manner. This position requires a detailed knowledge of shipping and receiving processes. Must be well-organized, analytical, and have excellent verbal and written communication skills. In addition, the role requires someone who is comfortable with information systems, shipment documentation and an understanding of shipping and receiving policies and procedures.Position Responsibilities

• Use software to check, track, route and prioritize orders and receipt of goods
• Ensure shipping and receiving team is trained and certified to ship and handle hazmat in accordance with DOT regulations
• Well versed in international shipping procedures, export law, incoterms, and customs filings
• Supports internal and external audits on shipping and receiving documentation and practices to ensure compliance with government regulations and best practice standards
• Ensures customer deliveries are packaged, labeled and processed in accordance with contractual requirements
• Support all company shipment needs, including trade shows, demos, RMAs, and inter-office equipment transfers
• Engages with carriers and freight vendors to keep robust portfolio of reliable partners to move materials
• Manage all the crucial documents such as bills of lading, packing slips, shipping notices etc.
• Manage the packaging process and direct the flow of shipments from packaging to shipment
• Oversee and lead the subordinate staff
• Work as a team player with purchasing, warehouse, and other managers to optimize processes
• Resolve issues related to the shipped and received orders
• Ensure compliance with company policies and legal regulations
• Report to higher management on issues and other risky activities
• Other duties as assignedBasic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)
  • BA/BSc in Logistics, Supply Chain, or related field
  • Candidates having High School Diploma or GED with desired experience can also be considered
  • 7 years of direct experience in field of Logistics/Supply Chain or related function
  • 3 years of experience as a Shipping or Receiving Manager, Materials Manager, Project Manager or similar role
  • Extensive know-how of logistics operations
  • Experience in preparing shipping documents and EDI
  • Experience in directing, as well as, evaluating subordinates
  • Computer savvy with good understanding of reporting and budgeting
  • Outstanding communication and organizational skills
  • Attention to detail and amazing problem-solving skillsOther Qualifications & Desired Competencies
    • Uses vision to think beyond the immediate situation, explore multiple potential paths, and adapt decision-making style based on the situational circumstances
    • Inspires, motivates, and empowers people to deliver organizational goals, while also delivering value back to employees
    • Brings organizational values to life using personality, uniqueness and the creation of a shared vision
    • Champions the process of change and promotes a culture of quick adaptation while helping others deal with the effects of change
    • Demonstrates the ability to develop and maintain internal and external trusting, professional relationships
    • Assesses the degree of risk and opportunity in plans or actions and takes appropriate action to mitigate them or makes plans to build on the opportunityPhysical Demands
      • Ability to work in a warehouse environment (Constant)
      • Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent)Special Requirements
        • U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or asylee/refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) required.
        • Occasionally may be required to travel within the Continental U.S.The salary range for this role is: $78,986 - $112,035Worker Type: RegularITAR Requirement:This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations ("ITAR") and/or the Export Administration Regulations ("EAR"). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction.Benefits: AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits.We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us.Principals only need apply. NO agencies please.
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