Job Info
Join us as we empower the world to work out, creating healthier lives together.
About the Opportunity:
Life Fitness is the global leader in the fitness industry. Our mission is to provide solutions that get the world moving and help people lead active and healthy lives. Since 1977, we have been designing and manufacturing cutting-edge, best-in-class fitness products for commercial facilities and home use. We have something for everyone with innovative cardio, strength, and group training products including treadmills, exercise bikes, elliptical cross-trainers, rowers, and weight and group training equipment. We operate under the brands Life Fitness, Hammer Strength, Indoor Cycling Group and SCIFIT.
Job Purpose:
Coordinates the shipping paperwork and transactions, runs daily backlog report, works with the Traffic Specialist to ensure timely and cost-effective routes for Life Fitness.
Essential Job Functions:
- Coordinates shipment to distribution center, 3rd party shipments, and occasionally international
- Schedules containers/pickups while verifying product availability
- Provides proactive communication between Planning and Production and the Distribution center
- Complete proper documentation of crates for all International shipments
- Coordinates consolidation of orders and initiates all necessary paperwork
- Ensures all shipping transactions are performed in a timely manner each day
- Contacts requested forwarders to set up pickups for International or Section 3's
- Prepares proper export and shipping documentation for all product going International
- Works with shipping team to ensure all international shipping and paperwork requirements are relayed and understood
- Relays special shipping instructions and coordinates consolidation of orders from other facilities shipping departments
- Completes dock receipts, export declarations, bill of lading, and other necessary paperwork
- Performs back-up responsibilities to the Traffic Specialist
- Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications and Skills Needed:Required
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Good organizational skills
- Strong customer service skills
- Strong verbal and written communication
- Computer experience
- Must be self-motivated and a team player
- Must be able to effectively communicate with management and other team members
Preferred
- 1-3 years of related experience
- Knowledge of shipping procedures, practices, and preferred routes
- Prior international shipping experience
Working Conditions:Required to sit and input data for extensive periods of time. Must be able to work extended hours if required as transactions and data must be completed before the end of the day. Noise level in the office area is generally moderate.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected status recognized under applicable law.
Life Fitness does not accept applications, inquiries or solicitations from unapproved staffing agencies or vendors.
Want to take the next step in your career? Life Fitness takes pride in our talented employees and believes in providing opportunities for further growth and advancement. We encourage you to test your strengths, push your limits, and unleash your potential. If you feel the position is right for you, we invite you to apply. We'll work with you closely to support you throughout the hiring process. If your CV/ resume shows that your skills and experience have synergy with the job description, then we'll hop on a call to get to know you and your experience and discuss the position in more detail. If it's not the right opportunity this time, we'll always let you know.
Life Fitness is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply. Life Fitness complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
There continues to be a significant increase in phishing attempts across all industries where fraudsters are impersonating real employees and sending fictitious job offers to applicants in a scheme to obtain sensitive information. Please note that Life Fitness will never ask for your financial information at any part of the interview process, including the post-offer stage, and will only correspond through "@lifefitness.com" or "@indoorcycling.com" domain email addresses or "lifefitness@myworkday.com" for U.S. opportunities.
Life Fitness does not accept applications, inquiries or solicitations from unapproved staffing agencies or vendors.
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