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Distribution Coordinator I

Wilmington, DE, USA|Travel, Onsite

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $51,040.00 - $63,800.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

Medical benefit
Dental benefit
Vision benefit
401(k) retirement plan
Life insurance
Short-Term Disability coverage
long-term disability coverage
Paid Time Off
Paid Maternity Leave
Paid parental leave
Paid holidays

Job Description

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc., a leading transportation and logistics company, is renowned for its innovative approach to supply chain solutions and commitment to customer satisfaction. Operating extensively across the United States, the company has established itself as a trusted partner in the transportation industry by delivering reliable, efficient, and cost-effective logistics services. With a focus on creating sustainable and streamlined operations, J.B. Hunt employs a diverse team that works collaboratively to meet the evolving needs of its clients, leveraging cutting-edge technology and industry expertise.

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Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED
  • 1-2 years of experience in transportation, logistics, business administration, account management, or equivalent military experience
  • ability to work multiple shifts including nights and/or weekends if needed
  • customer service skills
  • ability to process information accurately
  • ability to resolve conflicts effectively
  • analytical decision-making skills
  • adaptability to changing environments
  • ability to maintain professional relationships
  • effective communication skills
  • willingness to work flexible hours

Job Qualifications

  • High School Diploma/GED and 1-2 years of experience in transportation/logistics, business administration, account management, or equivalent military experience
  • Demonstration of 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 accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment
  • ability to adapt to changing environments
  • ability to 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
  • willingness to work flexible workdays and hours
  • Preferred: bachelors in business administration, transportation/logistics, supply chain, or related field
  • one year of experience in transportation/logistics, business administration, account management, or equivalent military experience
  • experience in distribution
  • experience in warehouse operations
  • experience training others
  • ability to fulfill physical requirements (lift/move appliances up to 100 pounds)

Job Duties

  • Manage the daily 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
  • 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 on the road
  • Communicate operational safety standards, warehousing, material handling, and shipping requirements
  • take 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 and/or drivers to resolve service issues, routing, 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 to maintain working processes
  • Perform administrative duties such as payroll, management of the Net-Revenue budget, safety event reviews, filing and documenting, defect documentation, resolving pay issues, invoicing, and/or creating operational or financial reports
  • Assist in maximizing efficiency of operations and profitability, make recommendations for continuous improvement, and measure key performance indicators for both operations and warehouse processes
  • 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.
  • Assist in yard management as part of daily tasks

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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