Coordinator Distributor

Acosta; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Acosta Military Sales, LLC is seeking a Distributor Coordinator to manage client products across the supply chain and act as a primary contact among distributors, business managers, sales, stores, and clients. You will coordinate inventory control, purchase orders, code dates, pricing, product availability, and promotional activity.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, collaborative, and comfortable communicating with multiple partners to ensure timely delivery, accurate inventory visibility,

Qualifications

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and basic data handling.
• Attention to detail and ability to work with multiple partners.
• Strong communication and collaboration across teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide distributors with setup information, monitor purchase order progress, resolve shipping issues, and communicate product availability to Business Managers and the sales force.
• Manage life cycle of client one-time-buy items; follow up with distributors for on-time delivery and track item flow.
• Inform distributors of phased-out items, track inventory through completion, and minimize client liability.
• Manage inventory for date-sensitive items to minimize price reductions and report code-date concerns.
• Flag dead stock concerns at distributor locations to Business Managers and sales.
• 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

MS Office

Education

Some college coursework

Job description

Distributor Coordinator

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.

About Us

Acosta, and its subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Category: Wholesale

Position Type: Full time

Business Unit: Sales

Salary Range: $17.98 - $22.50

Company: Acosta Military Sales, LLC