Distribution Center Administrator

Acorn Distributors Inc; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Acorn Distributors Inc. is seeking a Distribution Center Administrator to handle clerical duties and act as a communication hub between DC shifts, Accounting, Purchasing, Customer Service, and Transportation.

The role requires coordination of receiving, labeling, paperwork, and inventory related tasks, with a focus on accuracy and timely reporting in a busy distribution center environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• One year distribution center experience.
• Ability to read and understand RF scanner.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Confirm inbound purchase order appointments for the Distribution Center.
• Create labels, bills of lading, and end of day reports for shipments (parcels, LTL, couriers).
• Print next day inbound receiving purchase order paperwork.
• Coordinate DC activities with shift supervisors, including inventory management and dock tasks.
• Daily reporting such as delivery paperwork reconciliation and proof of delivery.
• Scan and organize daily paperwork for received stock transfers.
• Data entry for DC departments KPIs.
• Coordinate and record inventory adjustments.
• Assist with monitoring purchasing items related to return to vendor issues.

Skills

OSHA standards

Communication

Problem solving

Forklift operation

RF scanning

Job description

Description

Position Summary:

The Distribution Center Administrator focuses on the clerical duties within the Distribution Center. Their primary functions are to communicate various issues between departments, including the DC shifts, Accounting, Purchasing, Customer Service, and Transportation.

Essential Duties, Responsibilities, and Expectations:

• Confirm inbound purchase order appointments for the Distribution Center
• Create labels, bills of lading, and end of day reports for shipments such as parcels, LTL, and couriers.
• Printing of next day’s inbound receiving purchase order paperwork.
• Coordination of DC activities with shift supervisors, including inventory management and dock related tasks.
• Daily reporting such as delivery paperwork reconciliation, product return logging, and providing proof of delivery.
• Daily paperwork scans and file organization for products received a stock transfers completed.
• Data entry for DC departments KPI’s.
• Coordinating and recording inventory adjustments.
• Assist with monitoring and resolving purchasing department items related to return to vendor issues.

Preferred Skills:

• Know all OSHA and safety standards in the Distribution Center
• Strong verbal and written communication for interacting with team members and customers
• Aptitude for identifying issues and implementing effective solutions quickly
• Ability to operate necessary equipment (forklift, stock picker, wrapping machines, dollies, carts)
• Required to read and understand and RF scanner

Working Conditions:

• Must be able to stand and walk for a prolonged period of time
• Frequently bending, lifting, and twisting while working in the operation
• Occasionally required to monitor a computer and communicate on a telephone
• Work is performed in a secure distribution center environment with moderate to high level noise
• Able to lift up to 50lbs

Education and Work Experience Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• One (1) year distribution center experience