Shipping / Receiving Lead

Hurco Companies, Inc. has an opening for a Shipping & Receiving Lead at our Corporate Headquarters in Indianapolis, Indiana.

The Shipping & Receiving Lead will oversee daily shipping and receiving operations to ensure the accurate and timely movement of materials, components, and finished goods. This hands-on position will coordinate daily workflow, provide direction to warehouse personnel, maintain inventory accuracy, and support efficient warehouse operations while ensuring compliance with company procedures and safety standards.

Primary Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily shipping and receiving activities, ensuring materials and products are processed accurately and efficiently.

• Prioritize workloads and coordinate resources to meet production schedules and customer delivery requirements.

• Verify incoming shipments against purchase orders, packing slips, and other documentation.

• Oversee the preparation, packaging, labeling, and shipment of outgoing materials and finished goods.

• Coordinate domestic and international shipments, including required freight and customs documentation.

• Maintain accurate inventory transactions and material movements within Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365).

• Investigate and resolve shipping, receiving, and inventory discrepancies.

• Assist with cycle counts, physical inventories, and inventory reconciliation.

• Collaborate with Purchasing, Production, Customer Service, and other departments to resolve material and shipment issues.

• Monitor warehouse organization and ensure materials are properly identified, stored, and handled.

• Promote safe work practices and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.

• Identify opportunities to improve warehouse efficiency, accuracy, and overall workflow.

• Perform hands-on shipping, receiving, material handling, and other warehouse duties as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional education or technical training preferred.

• Minimum of 3-5 years of shipping, receiving, warehouse, or inventory control experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.

• Previous lead or supervisory experience preferred.

• Experience working with ERP or warehouse management systems; Microsoft Dynamics 365 experience is a plus.

• Knowledge of domestic and international shipping procedures and documentation preferred.

• Experience coordinating LTL, parcel, and freight shipments.

• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and time-management skills.

• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively direct and support team members.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

• Forklift experience preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and perform warehouse-related activities throughout the workday.

• Ability to safely operate warehouse equipment following required training.