Sr Shipping Expeditor
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- A positive mental attitude that helps us to be a leader in the industry
- A commitment to building strong relationships, both inside and outside the organization
- A desire to learn, grow, and contribute to moving our strategy forward
- A need to create and to innovate
Employment Type: Regular Full Time
Shift: 1st Shift
Work Status: Onsite
Position Summary
The Sr. Shipping Expeditor is responsible for the end-to-end execution of high-priority and expedited orders, ensuring speed, accuracy, and exceptional service. This position serves as a key liaison between Account Managers and warehouse operations, proactively driving communication, resolving issues, and maintaining strict adherence to service level expectations.
In addition to hands-on fulfillment responsibilities, the Sr. Shipping Expeditor leads prioritization efforts, supports process improvements, and sets performance standards for expedited shipping within the warehouse.
Measures of success:
- Achieve and sustain a 98%+ on-time delivery rate across all shipments
- Maintain inventory accuracy of 99%+ through rigorous audits and cycle counts
- Deliver 5–10% annual logistics cost savings through process optimization and strategic sourcing
- Implement at least two major processes or technology improvements annually that enhance service or efficiency
- Maintain clear, professional communication via Microsoft Teams, email, and cross-functional channels
Responsibilities
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Expedited Order Leadership
- Own the full lifecycle of expedited and priority orders from allocation through shipment
- Serve as the primary escalation point for Account Managers on urgent orders
- Proactively communicate order status, risks, and resolutions in real time
- Prioritize and sequence expedited workload to meet critical deadlines and customer expectations
- Identify and resolve bottlenecks impacting order flow
Advanced Order Fulfillment
- Utilize Fulfillment Workbench (or WMS/ERP) to allocate inventory and manage order execution
- Oversee and perform picking, packing, and verification of high-priority shipments
- Ensure compliance with all shipping requirements, including carrier selection and service levels
- Validate accuracy of product, documentation, and labeling prior to shipment
- Coordinate same-day, overnight, and specialized shipping needs
Operational Support & Continuous Improvement
- Support standard shipping operations during non-peak expedited periods
- Lead by example in productivity, accuracy, and efficiency on the warehouse floor
- Recommend and implement process improvements related to expedited workflows
- Assist in training and mentoring team members on fulfillment and expedited order processes
Inventory & Warehouse Operations
- Conduct and review cycle counts to ensure inventory accuracy
- Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies tied to expedited orders
- Support consolidation efforts and warehouse organization initiatives
- Perform small parts picking and other operational tasks as required
Communication & Data Management
- Track and report expedited order status using Excel and internal systems
- Partner with Account Managers, leadership, and warehouse staff to ensure alignment and execution
Qualifications
Required:
- High School diploma or equivalent preferred
- 5+ years of warehouse, logistics, or distribution experience, with demonstrated experience handling priority or expedited orders
- Strong knowledge of warehouse operations, order fulfillment processes, and shipping methods
- Proficiency in warehouse systems (WMS/ERP) and Microsoft Excel
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Proven ability to prioritize in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
Preferred:
- Experience in a lead or senior-level warehouse role
- Knowledge of carrier systems (FedEx, UPS, LTL, etc.) used for expedited shipping
- Experience with inventory control, cycle counting, or process improvement initiatives
Work Environment
This position works primarily in a warehouse environment where large equipment and noise are prevalent. Safety equipment and personal protective gear is required.
This position reports into the site every workday.
Management
This position has no direct reports.
Benefits
With nearly 1,000 people working at Taco worldwide, each with their own story, you will discover a sense of community and diverse, intelligent colleagues who help us innovate, create and explore.
Taco employees benefit from a company that:
- Provides competitive salaries and benefits
- Offers tuition reimbursement, career development, and on-site training programs in our learning center
- Believes in sharing profits with its employees
- Is mindful about family, health and well-being
- Fosters conditions that allow people and communities to reach their full potential
- Embraces and celebrates diversity
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Summary
Manage priority orders, coordinate shipments, optimize processes, ensure accuracy, and communicate effectively.
Job title
Sr Shipping Expeditor
Experience level
5+ years
Minimum experience
5+ years exp
Industry
logistics
Location requirements
Onsite in Cranston, Rhode Island, United States
Salary
Not specified
Management role
No
Required skills
Preferred skills
Specializations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Cranston, RI, USA