Distribution Coordinator
About The Position
The Distribution Coordinator supports a fast-moving warehouse operation by coordinating inbound and outbound activity, troubleshooting shipping issues, supporting dock and yard operations, and maintaining accurate inventory and documentation. The role partners with teams across the facility and with carriers to keep product and information moving efficiently. It is based in McCalla, Alabama, and is 100% onsite on an overnight 2-2-3 schedule: 6:00 PM to 6:30 AM. The coordinator uses warehouse and reporting systems, prepares shipping documents and reports, and follows company policies and food-safety and quality standards.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to demonstrate and lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Willingness to work a flexible schedule that supports the organization.
- Willingness to work off-shifts or weekends as needed.
Nice To Haves
- Team Lead or Group Lead experience.
- Three to five years of experience in logistics, supply chain, or a distribution center.
- Three to five years of Warehouse Management System experience.
- Experience with CPG or Spotfire, as examples of potentially beneficial skills.
Responsibilities
- Research short allocation items, provide updates, and move inbounds to a door for immediate receipt when needed.
- Manage dock operations to minimize carrier detention.
- Maintain accurate notations using appropriate communication channels.
- Verify shipping and receiving paperwork before receipt and ship confirmation.
- Troubleshoot load discrepancies and other issues with operators to help avoid overweight loads and shortages and ensure customers are properly invoiced.
- Work with the Supervisor to assign material-handler workflow according to inbound and outbound demand.
- Sign carriers and drivers out promptly after loads are completed, dispatch shipments, and close receipts to maintain accurate inventory levels.
- Use Blue Yonder WMS, IMI, Spotfire Reporting, Discoverer Reporting, Outlook, Excel, and Word.
- Follow company policies, including GMPs, food-safety requirements, and BRC standards.
- Support compliance with quality-hold procedures and accountability for held product.
- Prepare and publish daily and/or weekly reports.
- Prepare Bills of Lading and shipping documents to customer and company specifications.
- Help schedule inbound and outbound appointments through WMS, email, and phone.
- Provide customer service to internal and external customers.
- Work with shift management to achieve shift goals.
- Coordinate yard moves for the spotter.
- Perform other tasks as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
