Distribution Specialist IV

Edmund Optics•Tucson, AZ

13d•$21 - $24

About The Position

The position is responsible for maintaining inventory counts and quality control procedures for incoming and outgoing product shipments. Duties include unloading delivery trucks and checking incoming shipments against product invoices, organizing and storing shipments until they receive outgoing order requests and notifying management personnel when they don’t have enough of a particular product to fulfill orders. Also ensuring that key Service, Quality and Inventory Accuracy metrics are fulfilled in EO’s Warehouse Department. The Distribution Specialist Level IV is responsible for coordinating and carrying out special projects within the Warehouse Department and the Manufacturing Area. These specialized tasks can include but are not limited to: new bin location creation in SAP, new inventory bin assignment in SAP, and warehouse layout changes. Other functions include putting together a team to help execute these projects to completion and reporting all updates to the manager.

Requirements

Proficient ability to read and comprehend spreadsheets and reports
Proficient in Microsoft Office products, like Word and Excel
Must be organized and goal driven
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Unique Problem-solving abilities
Strong understanding of advanced warehouse transactions in SAP
Self-Starter
Ability to learn higher level warehouse transactions in SAP
Ability to work well independently and as part of a team
Strong work ethic
Intermediate computer skills
Reliable and honest
Detail oriented
Must be able to work weekends and overtime, as required
Able to stack and load products
Work overtime as required.
US Citizenship or permanent residence required.
High School or equivalent, college preferred; three (3) years minimum experience in a warehouse environment preferred.
Adequate manual dexterity to perform essential functions; ability to use some physical efforts to handle heavy materials, boxes, or equipment (most tasks require no more than 50 lbs. lifting); position requires candidate to be on their feet a large percentage of the time; ability to work in a warehouse environment.

Responsibilities

Must be able to perform the primary responsibilities that are essential in the warehouse area: Receiving, Picking, Packing, Put Away, Returns, Production Orders and Cycle Counting.
Individuals must follow all safety rules and procedures, as well as adhere to all company policies. These functions include but are not limited to:
Follow proper procedures for packing, shipping, and receiving.
Manage and complete all projects assigned on time by the Production Control Supervisor
Create (if needed) and maintain Warehouse Work Instructions
Run advanced SAP warehouse transactions as required
Perform the Cycle Count Administrator’s duties in full
Establish locations for all new items
Create space in the warehouse as needed
Ability to be flexible in a changing environment
Assist warehouse management in problem solving and process improvements.
Perform other related duties as assigned
Comply with federal, state, and company policies, procedures, and regulations