Shipping Coordinator* (On-Site)

Lief Labs is a premier formulation and product development innovator and manufacturer of dietary supplements Our in house Product Development and R&D team create the best tasting and most cutting edge formulations of supplements Lief also houses a state of the art full service Current Good Manufacturing Practice cGMP manufacturing facility which offers custom solutions for a multitude of supplement categories Lief collaborates with entrepreneurial firms to help them build premier brands Our turnkey solutions allow us to engage in seamless partnerships that help brands with scalability and sustainable growth Lief Labs is located in the Santa Clarita Valley Valencia CA Summary The Shipping Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating outbound shipments managing logistics operations and ensuring compliance with shipping regulations and company policies You will work closely with internal teams external vendors and carriers to facilitate the smooth flow of goods from the manufacturing facility to the customers destination This role requires strong organizational skills attention to detail and the ability to thrive in a fast paced environment Key Responsibilities Essential functions of the job are listed below Other responsibilities may also be assigned Please note that the essential functions may vary depending on department size organizational structure andor geographic location Reasonable accommodations may be made to allow differently abled individuals to perform the essential functions of the job Shipping Coordination Coordinate outbound shipments including scheduling pickups preparing shipping documents and ensuring accurate labeling and packaging of productsLiaise with carriers freight forwarders and third party logistics providers to arrange transportation and optimize shipping routesMonitor shipment status track deliveries and communicate updates to internal stakeholders and customers as neededInventory Management Maintain accurate inventory records including stock levels locations and movement of goodsConduct regular cycle counts and reconcile discrepancies to ensure inventory accuracy and integrityCoordinate with warehouse personnel to ensure timely replenishment of stock and fulfillment of ordersRegulatory Compliance Ensure compliance with shipping regulations including hazardous materials handling customs documentation and transportation safety requirementsStay informed about changes in shipping regulations and industry best practices and implement necessary updates to processes and proceduresQuality Assurance Adhere to quality standards and procedures related to shipping and handling of productsConduct inspections of outgoing shipments to verify compliance with specifications and customer requirementsReport any quality issues or non conformances to appropriate personnel and participate in corrective action activities as neededContinuous Improvement Identify opportunities to optimize shipping processes reduce costs and improve efficiencyCollaborate with cross functional teams to implement process improvements and streamline workflowsParticipate in regular meetings and performance reviews to discuss operational metrics challenges and opportunities for improvementSupervisory Responsibilities None Minimum Qualifications The following are the minimum qualifications that an individual needs in order to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this position Please note that the minimum qualifications may vary based upon the department size andor geographic location Knowledge Education High school diploma or equivalent required; some college coursework preferred Experience Minimum 2 years of experience in shipping and receiving or a related fieldStrong organizational and time management skillsAttention to detail and accuracyExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to work independently and as part of a teamBasic computer skills including experience with inventory management software and Microsoft officeManufacturing Methods and Procedures Knowledge of ERP systemsSkills Abilities Problem solvingPlanning & OrganizingVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationRelationship ManagementTime ManagementAbility to interact at all levelsAbility to work as a team memberFlexibility adaptability multitaskingPhysical Demands In general the following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job Reasonable accommodations may be made to allow differently abled individuals to perform the essential functions of the job While performing the duties of this job the employee may regularly require to talk hear and grasp items This position is active and requires standing walking bending kneeling stooping crouching crawling and climbing all day Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts strong fumes loud noises and occasionally extreme temperatures The employee must frequently grasp lift andor mov