International shipping clerk vs receiving lead

Differences between international shipping clerk and receiving lead duties and responsibilities

International shipping clerk example responsibilities.

• Complete documentation and manage inventory levels by utilizing ERP systems.
• Pack, and ship product using RF scan gun.
• Work with a variety of freight forwarders as well.
• Check status of BOL's, prepare manifest documents and customs documentation.
• Ship primarily air shipments (small parcel), but also ocean and occasionally LTL.
• Serve as back-up for ship- today; orders under fifty pounds ship via FedEx and DHL.
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Receiving lead example responsibilities.

• Manage distribution costs; maintain contracts with shipping companies; organize mass mailings using USPS.
• Implement an operating WMS that work in conjunction with wrist mount RF units for optimum pick productivity.
• Allocate necessary space for stock rotation and assist with proper FIFO process.
• Supply production areas with materials using FIFO to ensure flow of production.
• Inspect product following spec and ISO procedures and enter receiver into system.
• Check all incoming products against shipping labels or BOL's to ensure the accuracy of the shipment.
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