Workflow Coordinator

CSU Careers•San José, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Workflow Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the day-to-day workflow to ensure that all deliveries and pickups are handled in a timely, accurate, secure and efficient manner for San José State University. The Workflow Coordinator is a working lead and is responsible for leading, guiding and training the staff and student team members under the general supervision of the Distribution Services Manager.

Requirements

Two years of experience in a storeroom or warehouse in the performance of work involving the receipt, storage, and issuance of a variety of supplies, material, and equipment.
A valid driver's license is required for this position. Out of state candidates selected for the position must obtain a State of California driver's license within 10 days of hire in accordance with the California Department of Motor Vehicles regulations.
Once hired the employee must successfully complete the Defensive Driver Training Program provided by the State of California for California State University campuses.

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma
Three to five years leading 5-15 employees
Three to five years of distribution, mail room, or warehouse experience
Experience with general warehousing procedures
Experience with domestic and international carrier processes (DHL, FedEx, UPS, USPS, etc.)
One to two years of experience driving sit-down/stand-up forklifts
Experience with MS Excel, Word, and Access
Excellent written communication skills

Responsibilities

Coordinate the daily in/outbound workflow for the campus, forklift and off-campus delivery routes
Schedule route coverage by maintaining students’ and staff schedules
Organize the incoming packages and freight shipments to maximize delivery efficiency and accuracy
Act as the department contact for the carriers regarding scheduling needs
Receive, inspect and systematically document incoming parcels and freight
Note, document and advise any discrepancies or damaged inbound items
Ensure that all outbound mailings and shipments are staged, scanned and ready
Assist drivers in loading and unloading
Maintain the tracking system database data – make corrections, add/remove users, locations
Work with the vendor and IT to install updates to the associated scanners and computers
Provide simple reports regarding carrier-related issues – ex. arrival times, inbound volume
Lead subordinate employees in the performance of various warehouse processes
Train staff and students on delivery routes, proper package handling and tracking system processes
Assign support staff in direct response to absent and/or late employees or delayed carriers