Distribution Coordinator II

J.B. Hunt Transport Riverside, California
distribution coordinator warehouse operations distribution safety personnel training material material handling education transportation coordinator
February 14, 2023
J.B. Hunt Transport
Riverside, California

Distribution Coordinator II


Riverside, CA - 2358 Cottonwood Ave


Job Title:


Distribution Coordinator II


Department:


Supply Chain


Country:


United States of America


State/Province:


California


City:


Riverside


Full/Part Time:


Full time


Job Summary:


Under general supervision, this position monitors specific functions of the warehouse and operations to include warehouse, temporary contracted workers, carriers, and/or company drivers including receipt, inventory, material handling and safety of goods coming through the warehouse. Provides general oversight of operations that ensures safe, reliable environment and works with internal and external contacts to ensure the accurate planning, routing, monitoring, and delivery of inventory. Incumbent must be able to work any shift to satisfy the demand for flexibility of scheduling to ensure operational success. This includes, but is not limited to, day shifts, night shifts and weekend shifts.


Job Description:


Key Responsibilities:




  • Manage the daily warehouse operations of processing of inventory in compliance with established internal controls; ensure the timely and accurate processing of goods to customers and/or vendors and the maintenance, cleanliness, and proper environment of the warehouse




  • Build and maintain positive professional relationships with personnel to minimize turnover and maximize ongoing productivity




  • May assign loads and plan, route, and monitor freight movement to provide safe, on-time service and meet customer requirements, including managing exceptions on that freight and driver ETA adjustments based on pick-up and delivery schedules, and other environmental factors on the road




  • Monitor and communicate operational safety standards, warehousing, material handling, and shipping requirements; takes proactive steps to create a positive safety culture at their accounts by enforcing company policies, ensuring compliance, and company safety requirements are being met




  • Work with personnel to resolve service issues, routing and/or planning, receipt, inventory, material handling and safety of goods coming through the warehouse, etc. as they occur throughout the day and, where necessary, when on call; May coordinate warehouse resources in order to maintain working processes




  • Perform administrative duties such as payroll, management of the Net-Revenue budget, filing and documenting, defect documentation, resolving pay issues, invoicing and/or creating operational or financial reports




  • Maximize efficiency of operations and profitability, make recommendations for continuous improvement, and measure key performance indicators for both operations and warehouse processes




  • Utilize personnel management including training and orientation of personnel, and assistance with internal and third party (customer) systems Fill in for absent or unavailable personnel and on special projects related to optimizing operations and achieving profitability




  • May assist warehouse workers with duties including but not limited to operating loading/unloading vehicles, preparing goods and materials, and processing receipts, inventory, etc.




Qualifications:


Minimum Qualification:


High School Diploma or GED equivalent HS/GED with up to 4 years of equivalent education, experience and training AND/currently enrolled and working towards degree program(s) with up to 2 years or equivalent education, experience and training


AND/OR Bachelor s degree


with ability to work across multiple shifts including nights and/or weekends if needed


Preferred Qualifications:


Bachelor s plus 1 year of or equivalent education, experience and training


Skills and Abilities:




  • Ability to influence




  • Ability to fulfill physical requirements (lift/move appliance up to 100 pounds)




  • Experience in distribution




  • Experience in the transportation industry




  • Experience training others




  • Willingness to work flexible workdays and hours




  • Customer service skills




  • Experience in warehouse operations




  • Ability to process information with high levels of accuracy




  • Anticipate, recognize, and deal effectively with existing or potential conflicts at the individual, group, or situation level




  • Ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment




  • Ability to adapt to changing environments




  • Establish and maintain healthy working relationships with clients, vendors, and peers




  • Ability to meet or exceed team/driver needs and expectations and provide excellent service in a direct or indirect manner




  • Effective communication skills




Education:


GED (Required), High School (Required)


Work Experience:


Distribution/Material Handling, Transportation/Logistics


Job Opening ID:


00489702 Distribution Coordinator II (Open)


This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by


employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive


inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.


To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.


The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable


accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. is committed to basing employment decisions on the principles of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion,


sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, persons with disabilities, protected veterans or other bases by applicable law.


Posted Today


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00489702


About Us


Fortune 500 experience. Career advancement. Nationwide relocation possibilities.


Headquartered in Northwest Arkansas, J.B. Hunt is a dominant force in transportation and logistics, offering exciting career opportunities both at corporate and at field locations across the country. There are a variety of job types that support our business, so no matter your passion, J.B. Hunt is the place to jumpstart your career.


Why J.B. Hunt?


J.B. Hunt is a leading transportation and logistics company for one simple reason our people. The career possibilities and benefits of working at J.B. Hunt are endless. From competitive salary and benefits packages, to defined career paths and growth opportunities, we take care of our people and take great pride in our efforts to build and sustain an inclusive workplace for all employees.


What are we looking for?


J.B. Hunt welcomes high-energy, forward-thinking people of all backgrounds and experience levels to join our team. We offer full-time, entry level, professional and management opportunities across all departments. Whether you are fresh out of school or bring years of industry experience, a role at J.B. Hunt could take your career to the next level.


J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. affirms its belief in equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment in all terms and conditions of employment. J.B. Hunt is committed to both the spirit and the letter of affirmative action law and continues its good-faith efforts to comply with all applicable government laws and regulations. The company is committed to basing employment decisions on the principles of equal employment opportunity. J.B. Hunt will recruit, hire, compensate, offer benefits to, upgrade, train, layoff, terminate, and/or promote individuals without discrimination in regards to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability, status as a protected veteran, or other bases by applicable law.


J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. offers reasonable accommodation in the employment process for individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance in the application process due to a disability, you may request accommodation at any time by calling [Phone number shown when applying].


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