Assistant Team Leader - Warehouse

Nippon Express USA; Peabody (MA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Distribution Coordinator to manage daily logistics operations. This role involves coordinating distribution activities, processing orders, and maintaining inventory control within a dynamic warehouse environment. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership and teamwork skills, with a focus on efficiency and safety. Join a company that values growth and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and 401k plans. If you have a passion for logistics and a commitment to excellence, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k with Company Match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Generous Vacation Time

Sick Time

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in warehouse, distribution, or transportation.
• Demonstrated leadership and strong computer skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily distribution activities under management direction.
• Assist in inventory control and maintain warehouse management systems.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and conduct staff training.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Computer Skills

Quantitative Skills

Teamwork Skills

Communication Skills

Physical Stamina

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

Nippon Express Company, Ltd. (“NX”) was founded in 1872 in Japan and is headquartered in Tokyo. NX employs approximately 72,000 employees at 733 locations, in 47 countries and 314 cities around the world.

Nippon Express U.S.A., Inc. (“NEU”) was incorporated in New York in 1962 as a fully owned subsidiary of NX. NEU provides logistics solutions and comprehensive transportation services through its international freight forwarding and logistics network, including specialized handling of: air, land, sea and express packages; all types and sizes of cargo; personal effects and household goods; fragile and perishable freight; and livestock. NEU also provides related services, such as warehousing, distribution and customs brokerage and clearance. NEU operates at 55 locations in 27 states within the U.S., with approximately 1300 employees. NEU has enjoyed tremendous growth and success as one of the top five international freight forwarders in the world. We connect people with products throughout the world.

Salary Pay Range

Min USD $19.79

Max USD $29.71

This salary range is a good faith estimate of the expected salary range for this position, based on a wide range of factors including qualifications, experience and training, operational and business needs and other considerations permitted by law. At NEU, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for the role.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support distribution activities on a daily basis under the direction of Distribution operation management.
• Responsible for Distribution: order processing, picking, packing, shipping and invoicing within the Company's standard operating procedures.
• Assist in inventory control by maintaining the warehouse management system (WMS) and ensure optimal utilization of space through warehouse consolidation.
• Conduct timely track and trace procedures.
• Monitor inbound and outbound activities.
• Support Warehouse staff as needed in performing job functions such as screening, storing, shipping and receiving.
• Maintain product location system and ensure optimal utilization of space through warehouse consolidation.
• Promote the efficient and safe operation of product handling equipment.
• Participate in implementing work schedules and ensuring that jobs are assigned effectively and completed properly.
• Complete all necessary reports in a timely and accurate manner.
• With the guidance of the Team Leader and/or Supervisor, conduct general staff training.
• Ensure staff is compliant with company policies.
• Handle other job assignments as determined by the direct Team Lead and/or Supervisor.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in warehouse, distribution and/or transportation.
• High school diploma or equivalency certificate or significant or relevant or appropriate working experience.
• Must be able to demonstrate leadership skills.
• Good computer skills - Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
• Strong teamwork skills and inclination.
• Good communications skills – listening, providing and receiving feedback.
• Ability to frequently stand, bend, twist, reach, lift, push, pull, carry heavy objects in a warehouse setting.

Organization Relationships

Will work with all levels in the organization.

Work Environment

(With or without accommodations) This position requires physical demands to include but not limited to standing, walking, sitting, bending, twisting, reaching, lifting, pushing, climbing, pulling and carrying of heavy objects repeatedly.

This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities and working conditions of the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements, management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary.

Employee Benefits

Nippon Express offers a generous Employee Benefits Package including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision beginning the 1st of the month after 30 days.
• 401k with a company match.
• Flexible Spending Accounts, HSA, Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Auto and Home policies, Commuter Benefits, and much more.
• Generous Vacation and Sick time.

Nippon Express USA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.