Title:  Forwarding Assistant

JOB PURPOSE AND IMPACT

The Forwarding Assistant will conduct production activities in a manufacturing or field site to optimize resource use, minimize costs and maintain quality standards. In this role, you will contribute to conducting data management, reporting and analysis, shipping, client interaction, business partnership and people, resource and budget.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Perform schedule preparation and dispatch duties through the creation of the plan and direction of the activity of carriers or equipment.
• Participate in development, maintenance and execution of regulatory compliance procedures.
• Perform administrative or clerical duties in support of the shipment execution process, completing tasks using industry standard procedures.
• Plan, manage and review production operations to achieve output and quality objectives.
• Solicit, collect and organize documentation and data and enter routine data into one or more systems.
• Handle moderately complex clerical, administrative, technical or customer support issues under general supervision, while escalating more complex issues to appropriate staff.
• Other duties as assigned

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma, secondary education level or equivalent
• Minimum requirement of 2 years of relevant work experience. Typically reflects 3 years or more of relevant experience

APPLICANT INFORMATION

• This position is posted both internally and externally
• Position is based in Wichita, Kansas
• Relocation assistance is NOT provided for this role