Distribution Coordinator II

Distribution Coordinator II

Department:
Supply Chain

Location:

Romulus, Michigan, United States

Under general supervision, this position manages specific functions of the warehouse and operations including warehouse, temporary contracted workers, carriers, and/or company drivers. Responsibilities include receipt, inventory, material handling and safety of goods coming through the warehouse. The incumbent provides general oversight of operations to ensure a safe, reliable environment, and works with internal and external contacts to ensure accurate management, routing, and delivery of inventory.

Flexibility is required to work any shift (day, night, weekend) and occasional travel may be necessary for training, meetings, or account coverage.

• Manage the daily warehouse operations of processing inventory in compliance with established internal controls; ensure timely and accurate processing of goods to customers and/or vendors and maintain a clean and proper warehouse environment.
• Build and maintain positive professional relationships with personnel to minimize turnover and maximize productivity.
• Assist with on‑time service and meet customer requirements, including managing exceptions on freight and ETA adjustments based on pick‑up and delivery schedules and other environmental factors.
• Communicate operational safety standards, warehousing, material handling, and shipping requirements; enforce company policies to create a positive safety culture.
• Work with personnel and/or drivers to resolve service issues, routing receipt, inventory, material handling, and safety of goods throughout the day and, where necessary, when on call.
• Coordinate warehouse resources to maintain working processes.
• Perform administrative duties such as payroll, management of the Net‑Revenue budget, safety event reviews, filing and documenting, defect documentation, pay issue resolution, invoicing, & 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 assist with internal and third‑party (customer) systems.
• Fill in for absent or unavailable personnel and work on special projects related to optimizing operations and achieving profitability.
• Assist warehouse workers with duties including but not limited to operating loading/unloading vehicles, preparing goods and materials, and processing receipts & inventory.
• Assist in yard management as part of daily tasks.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 2‑3 years of experience in transportation/logistics, business administration, account management, &or equivalent military experience.
• Ability to work across multiple shifts including nights and/or weekends if needed.
• Customer service skills; ability to process information with high levels of accuracy.
• Ability to anticipate, recognize, and deal effectively with existing or potential conflicts at the individual, group, or situation level.
• Ability to analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
• Ability to adapt to changing environments and maintain healthy working relationships with clients, vendors, and peers.
• Ability to meet or exceed team/driver needs and expectations and provide excellent service.
• Effective communication skills and ability to influence.

• Bachelor's in Business Administration, Transportation/Logistics, Supply Chain, or related field.
• 1‑2 years of experience in transportation/logistics, business administration, account management, &or equivalent military experience.
• Experience in distribution, warehouse operations, and training others.
• Ability to lift/move appliances up to 100 pounds.
• Position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship.

Factors which may affect starting pay within this range include skills, education, experience, geography, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position may be eligible for an annual bonus and incentives based on…