Shipping Manager Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of a Shipping Manager includes the following duties and responsibilities:

Plan and implement overall shipping strategy
Use shipping software to organize and prioritize shipping activities
Oversee the whole shipping process
Set shipping KPIs
Prepare and present KPI reports
Suggest solutions for process optimization
Inspect labels and barcodes
Supervise and oversee shipping team members
Set and control shipping and distribution budget
Build and maintain professional relationships with relevant internal and external stakeholders (such as warehouse workers, vendors, purchasing managers, suppliers etc.)
Negotiate better pricing
Identify shipping issues and implement solutions in a timely manner
Create and present reports for upper management

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Shipping Manager duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Shipping Manager roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.

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