Senior shipping clerk vs receiving lead

Differences between senior shipping clerk and receiving lead duties and responsibilities

Senior shipping clerk example responsibilities.

• Schedule pick-up times for freight forwarders.
• Interface with freight forwarders on all import/export shipments.
• Used RF scanner to make labels for pallets.
• Maintain accurate shipping schedules base on customer EDI data.
• Operate EDI system to assign packing slips to appropriate load each day.
• Maintain and develop positive business relationships with a customer's key personnel involve in or directly relevant to a logistics activity.
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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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