Coordinator Distributor

Socket.dev; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev seeks a Distributor Coordinator to manage client products across the supply chain and act as a liaison between distributors, business managers, the sales force, stores, and clients. The role focuses on coordinating inventory control, purchase orders, code dates, pricing, product availability, and promotions to support timely delivery and strong client service.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, collaborative, and comfortable communicating with multiple business partners to ensure

Qualifications

• Some college coursework is preferred.
• Minimum of 3+ years of food management experience preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Provide distributors with information to set up and order new items; monitor PO progress and communicate product availability.
• Manage lifecycle of client one-time-buy items; follow up with distributors for on-time delivery and track item flow.
• Communicate phased-out items to distributors and track inventory through completion; update managers and sales teams.
• Manage inventory for date-sensitive items to minimize price reductions and report code date concerns.
• Communicate dead stock concerns at distributor locations to Business Managers and sales force.
• Assist Business Managers with resolving pricing discrepancies between distributors and clients.
• Coordinate ordering plans for large promotions with Business Managers and the sales force.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Some college coursework

Job description

The Distributor Coordinator is responsible for managing client products throughout the supply chain and serving as a key point of contact between distributors, business managers, the sales force, stores, and clients. This role supports efficient product flow by coordinating inventory control, purchase orders, code dates, pricing, product availability, and promotional activity.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, collaborative, and comfortable communicating across multiple business partners to help ensure timely delivery, accurate inventory visibility, and strong client service.

Responsibilities

• Provide distributors with the information needed to set up and order new items; monitor purchase order progress, resolve shipping issues, and communicate product availability to Business Managers and the sales force.

• Manage the life cycle of client one-time-buy items by following up with distributors to support on-time delivery, communicating item arrival to the sales department, tracking store-level item flow, and identifying stores that are not meeting assigned quotas.

• Communicate phased-out items to distributors and track inventory through completion; provide updates to Business Managers and the sales force, identify disposal stores, and help minimize client liability.

• Manage inventory for date-sensitive items to help minimize price reductions; report code date concerns to Business Managers and the sales force.

• Communicate dead stock concerns at distributor locations to Business Managers and the sales force.

• Assist Business Managers with resolving pricing discrepancies between distributors and clients.

• Partner with Business Managers and the sales force to coordinate ordering plans for large promotions.

Qualifications

Education

• Some college coursework preferred.

Work Experience

• Minimum of 3+ years of food management experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Computer literacy with demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite products.

Physical Requirements

• Sit for extended periods (typically 6+ hours per day).

• Use a computer, including keyboard and mouse, for prolonged periods.

• Lift and carry light items (e.g., files, office supplies, laptops, typically 20+ pounds).

• Reach, bend, or stoop occasionally to access files or office materials.

• Maintain focus and attention for long periods of desk-based work.

• Follow clear directions.

• Perform repetitive motions (e.g., typing, clicking) consistently throughout the day.

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