Distribution Center Operations Coordinator

Prysmian•Du Quoin, IL

1d•$54,000 - $82,000

About The Position

The Distribution Center Operations Coordinator is an individual-contributor role that partners closely with the DC Manager to support daily distribution center operations. The position focuses on SAP-driven shipping and receiving activities, order processing, and cross-functional coordination, and requires managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. It is a senior team member within a small, collaborative team and has no direct reports. The role requires hands-on experience in distribution center or warehouse operations and SAP shipping, receiving, and logistics workflows. The coordinator works with internal teams and external partners to support shipment schedules, documentation, inventory inquiries, and other distribution center needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 2–3 years of hands-on SAP experience, specifically in shipping, receiving, and logistics workflows.
Demonstrated experience supporting distribution center or warehouse operations.
Strong working knowledge of shipping and receiving operations in a distribution or manufacturing environment.
Ability to perform in a high-performance, fast-paced environment with changing priorities and manage multiple complex tasks simultaneously.
Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to prioritize and manage time effectively.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to collaborate with internal teams and external partners, build relationships, and gather relevant information.
Sound decision-making, analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Comfort navigating SAP and other business systems.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Teams, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic, evolving environment.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree or higher in a related field.
APICS/CPIM or another supply chain certification.

Responsibilities

Execute daily shipping and receiving operations, including processing related documentation and system transactions.
Perform SAP transactions related to shipping, receiving, and order processing, including PGI and order allocation.
Coordinate schedules, changes, and delivery updates with sales, customer service, production, carriers, and drivers.
Process bills of lading and shipping documentation.
Support truck planning and shipment coordination.
Respond to inventory-related inquiries and support customer service requests.
Assist with cycle counts and inventory reconciliation as needed.
Maintain accurate records and ensure data integrity across systems.
Ship samples and manage small package shipments, such as UPS shipments.
Perform other duties as assigned in support of distribution center operations.