Distribution Coordinator I

Distribution Coordinator I

Under general supervision, this position manages inventory and basic operations including warehouse, temporary contracted workers, carriers, and / or company drivers including receipt, inventory, material handling, and safety of goods coming through the warehouse. Manages inventory-specific oversight and works with internal and external contacts to ensure accurate management, routing, and delivery of inventory. Incumbents must be able to work any shift to satisfy the demand for flexibility in scheduling to ensure operational success. This includes but is not limited to, day shifts, night shifts, and weekend shifts. Occasional travel for training, meetings, and account coverage may be necessary as the business need arises.

Key Responsibilities :

• Manage the daily processing of inventory in compliance with established internal controls; ensure the timely and accurate processing of goods to customers and / or vendors and the maintenance, cleanliness, and proper environment of the warehouse
• Build and maintain positive professional relationships with personnel to minimize turnover and maximize ongoing productivity
• Assist with on-time service, and meet customer requirements, including managing exceptions on freight and ETA adjustments based on pick-up and delivery schedules, and other environmental factors on the road
• Communicate operational safety standards, warehousing, material handling, and shipping requirements; take proactive steps to create a positive safety culture at their accounts by enforcing company policies, ensuring compliance, and company safety requirements are being met
• Work with personnel and / or drivers to resolve service issues, routing receipt, inventory, material handling, and safety of goods coming through the warehouse, etc. as they occur throughout the day and, where necessary, when on call; May coordinate warehouse resources to maintain working processes
• Perform administrative duties such as payroll, management of the Net-Revenue budget, safety event reviews, filing and documenting, defect documentation, resolving pay issues, invoicing, and / or creating operational or financial reports
• Assist in maximizing efficiency of operations and profitability, make recommendations for continuous improvement, and measure key performance indicators for both operations and warehouse processes
• Fill in for absent or unavailable personnel and on special projects related to optimizing operations and achieving profitability
• May assist warehouse workers with duties including but not limited to operating loading / unloading vehicles, preparing goods and materials, and processing receipts, inventory, etc.
• Assist in yard management as part of daily tasks

Shift Schedule :

Minimum Qualification :

OR

Demonstration of the following skills and abilities through education, certifications, military, or other experiences :

Preferred Qualifications :

This position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship.

Compensation : Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include skills, education, experience, geography, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position may be eligible for annual bonus and incentives based on profitability or volumes in accordance with the terms of the Company's bonus and incentive plans, as applicable and in effect from time to time.

Benefits : The Company offers the following benefits for full-time positions, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, as may be in effect from time to time : medical benefit, dental benefit, vision benefit, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, paid time off commensurate with tenure (includes vacation and sick time), six weeks of paid maternity leave along with two weeks of paid parental leave, and six paid holidays annually.