Distribution Coordinator

At PPG, we work every day to develop and deliver the paints, coatings and materials that our customers have trusted for more than 130 years. Through dedication and creativity, we solve our customers’ biggest challenges, collaborating closely to find the right path forward. With headquarters in Pittsburgh, we operate and innovate in more than 70 countries. We serve customers in construction, consumer products, industrial and transportation markets and aftermarkets.

The primary responsibility of this role is to perform all necessary clerical and support for shipping, filling administration and inventory functions which includes a complete working knowledge of the Wits applications for the shipping, filling and receiving functions.

- Initiating computer generated address labels for all shipments - Handling advance shipping notice transactions to customers - Contacting carriers to schedule shipments and provides carriers with necessary pickup and delivery information - Distribute and oversee work flow and communicates to building associates - Generate filling labels through GPS and WITS applications for plant production batches - Maintain responsibility for timely batch certifications through Tandem applications - Contribute to maintaining a high level of 5S in work area. - Must be knowledgeable with inter-company departments to ensure accurate up-to-date shipping information for carriers

**Required Qualifications:** - Mathematical and grammar skills equivalent to a high school graduate - Typing accuracy and computer data entry skills **Required Skills:** - Incumbent needs to be tactful and courteous in dealing with representatives of outside carriers and possess strong interpersonal communication skills and provide great attention to detail. - The successful candidate should have strong organizational skills with a high degree of flexibility and an ability to establish priorities and accomplish a variety of duties in a timely manner with minimum supervision - Working knowledge of all Wits applications for the functions performed in the office at Strongsville warehouse and Cleveland Building 28 Distribution - Training, testing, and certification as proficient in Dept. of Transportation regulations relating to warehouse distribution functions. **Preferred Qualifications:** - Prior shipping/clerical experience.