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Shipping Planner

About the Role

We are looking for a highly organized, detail‑oriented Shipping Planner to join our fast‑paced logistics team. In this critical role, you’ll coordinate and optimize the shipment of goods to ensure on‑time delivery, cost efficiency, and compliance with company and regulatory standards. You’ll be at the heart of keeping our domestic and international supply chains running smoothly.

Schedule & Pay

+ Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:45 PM (with overtime as needed)

+ Pay: Competitive weekly pay with opportunities for overtime earnings

Key Responsibilities

+ Develop shipping schedules **:** Plan daily, weekly, and monthly shipments based on customer orders, inventory, and carrier availability

+ Coordinate logistics **:** Work with carriers, freight forwarders, and internal teams to arrange pickups, deliveries, and documentation

+ Monitor shipments **:** Track progress and proactively resolve delays or disruptions

+ Optimize routes **:** Identify cost‑saving opportunities and improve delivery performance

+ Ensure compliance **:** Follow customs regulations, export/import laws, and company policies

+ Maintain records **:** Keep accurate documentation of shipments, freight costs, and performance metrics

+ Collaborate cross‑functionally **:** Partner with warehouse, procurement, and customer service teams to align shipping plans

+ Analyze data **:** Review shipping trends and recommend process improvements

+ Prepare documentation **:** Create bills of lading, packing lists, and export declarations

Essential Skills

+ 2–3 years of experience in shipping, logistics, operations, or transportation

+ Proficiency in SAP and logistics software

+ Knowledge of shipping regulations and carrier requirements

+ High school diploma or GED required

Preferred Qualifications

+ Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or Logistics

+ Familiarity with freight rates, carriers, and documentation requirements

+ Experience with TMS (Oracle, Mercury Gate, Target)

+ Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables and formulas

+ Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

Why Join Us?

+ **Weekly pay** with overtime opportunities

+ Competitive salary and benefits package

+ Professional growth and development opportunities

+ A collaborative, dynamic team environment

+ Be part of a global supply chain network that makes a real impact

Work Environment

+ Office located on the warehouse floor, **temperature‑controlled**

+ Work alongside a supportive team of four logistics professionals

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Millville, NJ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $23.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision

• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

• Short and long-term disability

• Health Spending Account (HSA)

• Transportation benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Millville,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 1, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.