Distribution Coordinator II

J.B. Hunt•La Vergne, TN

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 provides general oversight to maintain a safe, reliable operating environment. The coordinator works with internal and external contacts to ensure accurate inventory management, 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, and account coverage may be required as business needs arise. The role may also involve being on call, filling in for absent personnel, assisting warehouse workers, and supporting special projects to improve operations and profitability. This position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship. The job description represents the general nature and level of work for the classification and is not a comprehensive list of duties or qualifications. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

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, if 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.
This position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship.

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 requirement of lifting or moving appliances weighing up to 100 pounds.

Responsibilities

Manage daily warehouse operations and inventory processing in compliance with internal controls; ensure timely and accurate processing of goods for customers and vendors, and maintain warehouse cleanliness and proper conditions.
Build and maintain positive professional relationships with personnel to minimize turnover and support productivity.
Support on-time service and 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, enforce company policies, and ensure 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; respond as needed while on call.
Coordinate warehouse resources as needed to maintain working processes.
Perform administrative duties such as 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, recommend continuous improvements, and measure key performance indicators for operations and warehouse processes.
Train and orient personnel and assist with internal and third-party customer systems.
Fill in for absent or unavailable personnel and work on special projects related to operational optimization and profitability.
Assist warehouse workers as needed, including operating loading and unloading vehicles, preparing goods and materials, and processing receipts and inventory.
Assist with yard management as part of daily tasks.

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, under the applicable company plans