Warehouse Coordinator 2nd shift Monday - Friday 3:00PM - 12:00AM

Atkore•Kent, WA

About The Position

Atkore is forging a future where our employees, customers, suppliers, shareholders, and communities are building better together – a future focused on serving the customer and powering and protecting the world. With a global network of manufacturing and distribution facilities, Atkore is a leading provider of electrical, safety and infrastructure solutions.

Requirements

3 – 5 years of experience of distribution coordinator experience, preferably in a distribution center or understanding of internal processes
Knowledge of distribution center management in areas such as bulk and pick pack
Knowledge of LTL, TL, and containerized shipments
Strong communication and organization skills
Strong understanding of metrics used to assist management in warehouse environment
Strong Office 360 skills
Detailed oriented
Customer focused

Nice To Haves

Six Sigma/Lean experience strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Plans hour-by-hour schedule of all Inbound/Outbound traffic
Updates Warehouse Supervisor and Lead of any late or early arrivals
Adjust hour-by-hour schedule so as to not have downtime and fills empty slots when available
Communicates with carriers and brokers to get updated ETA of scheduled loads
Checks drivers in and out as to make sure dock doors are being turned every hour
Manages Yard flow to assure drivers come in and out and a safe manner
Monitor progress of major shipments to ensure timely execution to promise dates
Ensure the distribution team understands and meets Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and Innovation goals
Prepare and maintain necessary distribution documentation for operations
Facilitate team involvement and commitment to resolving storage, transportation, invoicing and shipping issues
Ensure policies and procedures are in place to drive effective receipt, handling, storage and distribution of product
Review and recommend improvements for existing distribution policies and procedures on a routine basis
Schedule and assign distribution center teams with an emphasis on teamwork, “lean” concepts and continuous improvements
Utilize the shipping schedule to maintain a flexible and effective dock schedule by communicating appointments
Track performance for and work with carriers to make certain required service levels are met
Work with cross-functional teams to facilitate resolution for both internal and external issues
Flex into other support roles as needed to ensure the efficient operation of the business
Proactively supports lean efforts by promoting and/or teaching lean concepts to others
Leads team in implementing lean concepts, ensure follow through on actions and ensures KPIs are posted and up to date
Participate in 5S + Safety auditing
Demonstrate professional behavior, good business judgment, and strong team interaction skills
Encourages and is receptive to suggestions and new ideas. Recommends new techniques, systems, and procedures
Provides clear, concise instructions. Assists in resolving technical issues
Guides team members in decision-making process
Assist in determining the skill level of each team member and coordinates training to increase team members’ job knowledge and skillset
Provides input on reviews, development plans, and goal setting
Assists with follow-up to ensure that development goals are achieved