Distribution Coordinator

EK Machine•Fall River, WI

About The Position

The Distribution Coordinator coordinates the distribution of materials to internal and external customers. The role efficiently manages and distributes work-in-process (WIP) and inventoried parts, organizes inventory locations using an ERP system, and coordinates the movement of parts between facilities so they reach work centers on schedule. The position also ships and receives materials, prepares shipment documentation, packs items, coordinates customer-supplied materials, and manages WIP by job number. The Distribution Coordinator conducts cycle counts and investigates inventory discrepancies, reviews and completes pick lists, loads and unloads materials using forklifts and/or cranes, develops packaging solutions, and selects appropriate carriers. The role also assesses and develops distribution standard operating procedures as needed, and performs other duties as assigned. The position requires a high school diploma or GED and 1–3 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Computer application experience, including Microsoft Office, is required. The role requires the ability to understand instructions and manuals, write simple correspondence, present information to employees, perform basic arithmetic and percentage calculations, and apply common-sense reasoning to standardized problems. The employee regularly sits and talks or hears, frequently uses hands to handle or feel objects, and occasionally stands and walks. The employee may occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds. The work environment is usually quiet, with occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, plus 1–3 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience using computer applications, including Microsoft Office.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, memos, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write simple correspondence and effectively present information one-on-one to other employees.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals, and to compute rates, ratios, and percentages.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to written, oral, or diagrammed instructions and address problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

Manage and distribute WIP and inventoried parts to internal and external customers.
Organize and manage inventory locations using ERP.
Coordinate moves between facilities to ensure parts are at work centers on schedule.
Ship and receive materials.
Develop packing lists and bills of lading (BOLs) for shipments.
Organize and pack ship-loose items.
Coordinate the receipt and organization of customer-supplied materials.
Organize WIP parts by job number.
Conduct inventory cycle counts and investigate inventory discrepancies.
Load and unload materials using forklifts and/or cranes.
Review and complete pick lists.
Create packaging solutions to meet customer needs.
Route shipments through appropriate carriers to meet customer needs.
Assess and develop distribution SOPs as needed.
Complete other duties as assigned.