Distribution Coordinator

McKenney's, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

McKenney’s, Inc. is seeking a Distribution Coordinator in the Charlotte area to manage daily transportation, coordinate fleet activity, and communicate schedules across project teams and drivers.

You will ensure on-time deliveries, proper load security, and DOT safety compliance while supporting continuous logistics improvements. The role includes coordinating maintenance, preparing documentation, and assisting with reporting for the Logistics Operations Lead.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 2+ years’ experience with basic proficiency with Microsoft Office and Windows-based applications.
• 1+ year of Smartsheet, Forecasting logistics fleet, or equivalent software.

Responsibilities

• Own the daily delivery schedule for Charlotte operations.
• Schedule and dispatch company drivers to meet project needs.
• Review upcoming project schedules and proactively coordinate deliveries.
• Adjust schedules throughout the day to accommodate changing priorities, emergencies, and customer requests.
• Balance workloads across drivers, trucks, and trailers to maximize efficiency.
• Coordinate outsourced freight when required.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between project teams, foremen, warehouse personnel, and drivers.
• Communicate delivery schedules, delays, and changes to stakeholders.
• Resolve scheduling conflicts and delivery issues while maintaining a high level of customer service.
• Provide drivers with the information and documentation necessary for successful deliveries.
• Coordinate loading activities to ensure trucks and trailers are prepared for scheduled deliveries.
• Verify loads are properly secured and comply with company and DOT safety requirements.
• Ensure appropriate vehicles and trailers are assigned based on load requirements.
• Promote safe transportation practices and operational compliance.
• Coordinate preventative maintenance and repairs for trucks, trailers, and related equipment.
• Schedule equipment inspections and maintain maintenance records.
• Coordinate repairs with outside vendors and remove equipment from service as necessary.
• Assist with trailer inspections, DOT compliance activities, and GPS/communication equipment maintenance.
• Prepare purchase orders related to fleet maintenance and outsourced freight.
• Maintain repair, maintenance, and compliance documentation using company software.
• Track maintenance costs and identify trends or opportunities for improvement.
• Support the Logistics Operations Lead with operational reporting and other administrative duties.

Skills

Multitasking

Communication

Organization

Customer service

Decision making

Independent work

Attention to detail

Learning software

Education

High school diploma or GED

Some college coursework or degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Smartsheet

Forecasting logistics fleet

Windows-based applications

Job description

Job Summary

The Distribution Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the daily transportation of materials, equipment, and tools throughout the Charlotte market. This position serves as the central point of communication between project teams, drivers, warehouse personnel, and logistics leadership to ensure deliveries are completed safely, efficiently, and on schedule. In addition to dispatching and scheduling responsibilities, this role coordinates fleet maintenance activities, transportation documentation, and supports continuous improvement of logistics operations.

Job Responsibilities

Distribution Planning & Dispatch

• Own the daily delivery schedule for Charlotte operations
• Schedule and dispatch company drivers to meet project needs
• Review upcoming project schedules and proactively coordinate deliveries
• Adjust schedules throughout the day to accommodate changing priorities, emergencies, and customer requests
• Balance workloads across drivers, trucks, and trailers to maximize efficiency
• Coordinate outsourced freight when required

Driver & Project Coordination

• Serve as the primary point of contact between project teams, foremen, warehouse personnel, and drivers
• Communicate delivery schedules, delays, and changes to stakeholders
• Resolve scheduling conflicts and delivery issues while maintaining a high level of customer service
• Provide drivers with the information and documentation necessary for successful deliveries

Load Planning & Transportation Safety

• Coordinate loading activities to ensure trucks and trailers are prepared for scheduled deliveries
• Verify loads are properly secured and comply with company and DOT safety requirements
• Ensure appropriate vehicles and trailers are assigned based on load requirements
• Promote safe transportation practices and operational compliance

Fleet Maintenance & Equipment Coordination

• Coordinate preventative maintenance and repairs for trucks, trailers, and related equipment
• Schedule equipment inspections and maintain maintenance records
• Coordinate repairs with outside vendors and remove equipment from service as necessary
• Assist with trailer inspections, DOT compliance activities, and GPS/communication equipment maintenance

Reporting & Administrative Support

• Prepare purchase orders related to fleet maintenance and outsourced freight
• Maintain repair, maintenance, and compliance documentation using company software
• Track maintenance costs and identify trends or opportunities for improvement
• Support the Logistics Operations Lead with operational reporting and other administrative duties
• Perform other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• 2+ years’ experience with Basic proficiency with

Microsoft Office and Windows-based applications.

• 1+ year of Smartsheet, Forecasting logistics fleet, or equivalent software.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Ability to organize multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong customer service mindset and professional communication
• Ability to make sound decisions in a rapidly changing environment
• Self-starter capable of working independently and collaboratively
• High attention to detail and commitment to safety
• Ability to learn new software and improve operational processes

Preferred Requirements

• GoCodes – track trailers and contents
• Experience in dispatching, logistics, trucking, or material handling
• Experience coordinating delivery schedules or transportation operations
• Knowledge of DOT regulations and fleet maintenance practices
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification
• Some college coursework or degree

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORTS

• Moderate exposure to weather, dust, noise, and construction environments
• Occasional travel to job sites, vendors, and customer locations
• Light physical effort including standing, walking, and lifting up to 50 pounds
• Requires adherence to company safety policies and DOT-related practices

Moving Safety Forward, our initiative for continuous improvements in our safety culture, reminds us that we are on a journey toward a zero-incident culture. In all we do, we must work to build a partnership with our employees, customers and business associates that empowers them all with the ability to do their jobs safely.

McKenney’s is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to workforce diversity. Qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to age, color, religion, sexual orientation, disability, national origin, or gender identity. McKenney’s is a smoke-free and drug-free workplace.