Distribution Coordinator

Job Summary

The Distribution Coordinator performs a variety of clerical duties to support departmental operations within the distribution center. Responsible for coordinating inbound and outbound shipments to ensure timely, cost-effective delivery

Essential Job Functions *

• Communicates with carriers to schedule inbound and outbound deliveries.
• Tracks outbound shipments to ensure proper delivery; follows up to resolve issues
• Ensures orders are waved according to established priorities
• Communicates with customer service and branch distribution staff to ensure the timely shipment of orders from multiple areas
• Ensure roll-out/script orders ship according to schedule
• Expedites the shipment of priority orders and enters shipment data into customer TMS system
• Files a variety of shipping documents and places orders for warehouse supplies
• Train and provide back-up for wave planning, as needed
• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
  
  

Employees are expected and encouraged to participate in safety and health program activities including immediately reporting hazards, immediately reporting unsafe work practices and incidents to supervisors, wearing required personal protective equipment, and participating in and supporting safety committee activities.

Education & Experience

• High School diploma or GED equivalent required, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Some college courses preferred.
  
  

Competencies – Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Experience and knowledge of shipping procedures, including bills of lading.
• Basic computer skills with proficiency in Word, Excel, and Windows. Able to learn and use automated traffic software (TMS) and in-house applications.
• Good organization skills and attention to detail.
• Good interpersonal and communication and skills. Able to work accurately from both written and verbal instructions.
• Able to prioritize workload in a fast-paced environment.
  
  

Work Environment and Physical Demands

Work Environment

Office Office setting. Seldom exposed to fumes or airborne particles. Loud working environment of the shop area. Functional vision and hearing required.

Physical Demands

Office Sedentary.

The Hillman Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, protected veteran or military status, genetic information, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity and maintain employment statistics on applicants.