Distribution Coordinator II - WA

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.•Tacoma, WA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Distribution Coordinator II manages specific warehouse and operational functions, including warehouse personnel, temporary contracted workers, carriers, and/or company drivers. The role oversees receipt, inventory, material handling, and safety of goods moving through the warehouse, and helps ensure a safe and reliable operating environment. The coordinator works with internal and external contacts to manage inventory accurately and coordinate its routing and delivery. The position requires flexibility to work any shift, including day, night, and weekend shifts, to meet operational needs. Occasional travel for training, meetings, or account coverage may be necessary. This is a salaried, non-exempt position eligible for overtime for hours worked over 40 in a workweek, with an expectation of working at least 42.5 hours per week.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and 2–3 years of experience in transportation/logistics, business administration, account management, or equivalent military experience; alternatively, demonstrate the listed skills and abilities through education, certifications, military service, or other experience.
Ability to work across multiple shifts, including nights and/or weekends, as needed.
Customer service skills.
Ability to process information accurately.
Ability to anticipate, recognize, and effectively address existing or potential conflicts at the individual, group, or situational level.
Ability to analyze situations accurately and make productive decisions based on informed judgment.
Ability to adapt to changing environments.
Ability to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with clients, vendors, and peers.
Ability to meet or exceed team and driver needs and expectations and provide excellent service directly or indirectly.
Effective communication skills.
Ability to influence.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Transportation/Logistics, Supply Chain, or a related field, and 1–2 years of experience in transportation/logistics, business administration, account management, or equivalent military experience.
Experience in distribution.
Experience in warehouse operations.
Experience training others.
Ability to meet the physical requirements of lifting or moving appliances weighing up to 100 pounds.

Responsibilities

Manage daily warehouse operations and inventory processing in compliance with internal controls; ensure goods are processed accurately and on time for customers and vendors, and maintain warehouse cleanliness and appropriate conditions.
Build and maintain positive professional relationships with personnel to support retention and productivity.
Help deliver on-time service and meet customer requirements, including managing freight exceptions and ETA adjustments based on pickup and delivery schedules and road conditions.
Communicate operational safety, warehousing, material handling, and shipping requirements; promote a positive safety culture by enforcing company policies and ensuring compliance with safety requirements.
Work with personnel and drivers to resolve service issues involving routing, receipt, inventory, material handling, and the safety of warehouse goods; coordinate warehouse resources as needed to maintain operations.
Perform administrative duties, which may include payroll, Net-Revenue budget management, safety event reviews, filing and documentation, defect documentation, pay issue resolution, invoicing, and operational or financial reporting.
Improve operational efficiency and profitability by recommending improvements and measuring key performance indicators for operations and warehouse processes.
Train and orient personnel and assist with internal and third-party customer systems.
Cover for absent or unavailable personnel and participate in special projects focused on optimizing operations and profitability.
As needed, assist warehouse workers with operating loading and unloading vehicles, preparing goods and materials, and processing receipts and inventory.
Assist with yard management as part of daily work.

Benefits

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, including vacation and sick time
Six weeks of paid maternity leave
Two weeks of paid parental leave
Six paid holidays annually
May be eligible for annual bonus and incentives based on profitability or volumes