Distribution Coordinator II

J.B. Hunt; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Paid time off (PTO)

Maternity leave

Job summary

J.B. Hunt Distribution operates a fast-paced distribution center in San Antonio, TX, handling inventory receipt, storage, and shipping. The role supports safe, compliant warehouse practices, and coordinates with drivers and carriers to ensure on-time delivery.

The position requires handling day, night, and weekend shifts, with potential travel for training and meetings. A strong emphasis is placed on accuracy, customer service, and cross-functional collaboration within Supply Chain.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualification: High School Diploma/GED AND 2-3 years of experience in transportation/logistics, business administration, account management, &/or equivalent military experience.
• Ability to work across multiple shifts including nights and/or weekends if needed.
• Demonstrated customer service skills and high accuracy in information processing.
• Ability to anticipate and resolve conflicts; make informed decisions.
• Ability to adapt to changing environments and maintain relationships with clients and vendors.
• Effective communication and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily warehouse operations of processing inventory in compliance with internal controls.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of goods to customers and/or vendors; maintain cleanliness and proper environment.
• Build positive professional relationships to minimize turnover and maximize productivity.
• Assist with on-time service, manage freight exceptions and ETA adjustments.
• Coordinate safety standards and enforce company safety requirements; promote a safety culture.
• Perform payroll, budgeting, invoicing, and reporting duties as needed.
• Maximize efficiency and profitability; recommend improvements; measure KPIs for operations and warehouse.
• Fill in for absent personnel and assist with loading/unloading and yard management.

Skills

Customer service

Accurate data processing

Conflict resolution

Analytical thinking

Adaptability

Communication

Influencing others

Education

Bachelor's in Business Administration

Bachelor's in Logistics Management

Bachelor's in Supply Chain Management

Bachelor's in Transportation Logistics

GED

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Title:Distribution Coordinator IIDepartment:Supply ChainCountry:United States of AmericaState/Province:TexasCity:San AntonioFull/Part Time:Full timeJob Summary:Under general supervision, this position manages specific functions of the warehouse and operations including warehouse, temporary contracted workers, carriers, and/or company drivers including receipt, inventory, material handling, and safety of goods coming through the warehouse. Provides general oversight of operations that ensures a safe, reliable environment, and works with internal and external contacts to ensure accurate management, routing, and delivery of inventory. Incumbents must be able to work any shift to satisfy the demand for flexibility in scheduling to ensure operational success. This includes but is not limited to, day shifts, night shifts, and weekend shifts. Occasional travel for training, meetings, and account coverage may be necessary as the business need arises.Job Description:Key Responsibilities:Manage the daily warehouse operations of processing inventory in compliance with established internal controls; ensure the timely and accurate processing of goods to customers and/or vendors and the maintenance, cleanliness, and proper environment of the warehouseBuild and maintain positive professional relationships with personnel to minimize turnover and maximize ongoing productivityAssist with on-time service and meet customer requirements, including managing exceptions on freight and ETA adjustments based on pick-up and delivery schedules, and other environmental factors on the roadCommunicate operational safety standards, warehousing, material handling, and shipping requirements; take proactive steps to create a positive safety culture at their accounts by enforcing company policies, ensuring compliance, and company safety requirements are being metWork with personnel and/or drivers to resolve service issues, routing receipt, inventory, material handling, and safety of goods coming through the warehouse, etc. as they occur throughout the day and, where necessary, when on call; May coordinate warehouse resources in order to maintain working processesPerform administrative duties such as payroll, management of the Net-Revenue budget, safety event reviews, filing and documenting, defect documentation, resolving pay issues, invoicing, and/or creating operational or financial reportsMaximize efficiency of operations and profitability, make recommendations for continuous improvement, and measure key performance indicators for both operations and warehouse processesUtilize personnel management including training and orientation of personnel, and assistance with internal and third-party (customer) systemsFill in for absent or unavailable personnel and on special projects related to optimizing operations and achieving profitabilityMay assist warehouse workers with duties including but not limited to operating loading/unloading vehicles, preparing goods and materials, and processing receipts, inventory, etc.Assist in yard management as part of daily tasksQualifications:Minimum Qualification:High School Diploma/GED AND 2-3 years of experience in transportation/logistics, business administration, account management, &/or equivalent military experience AND the ability to work across multiple shifts including nights and/or weekends if needed&/OR Demonstration of the following skills and abilities through education, certifications, military, or other experiences:Demonstration of the following skills and abilities through education, certifications, military, or other experiences.Customer service skillsAbility to process information with high levels of accuracyAbility to anticipate, recognize, and deal effectively with existing or potential conflicts at the individual, group, or situation levelAbility to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgmentAbility to adapt to changing environmentsAbility to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with clients, vendors, and peersAbility to meet or exceed team/driver needs and expectations and provide excellent service in a direct or indirect mannerEffective communication skillsAbility to influence&/ORPreferred Qualifications:Bachelors in Business Administration, Transportation/Logistics, Supply Chain, or related field AND 1-2 years of experience in transportation/logistics, business administration, account management, &/or equivalent military experienceExperience in distributionExperience in warehouse operationsExperience training othersAbility to fulfill physical requirements (lift/move appliances up to 100 pounds)Shift:Sunday - Thursday / 14:00-MidnightThis position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship.Compensation:Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include skills, education, experience, geography, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position may be eligible for annual bonus and incentives based on profitability or volumes in accordance with the terms of the Company’s bonus and incentive plans, as applicable and in effect from time to time.Benefits:The Company offers the following benefits for full-time positions, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, as may be in effect from time to time: medical benefit, dental benefit, vision benefit, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, paid time off commensurate with tenure (includes vacation and sick time), six weeks of paid maternity leave along with two weeks of paid parental leave, and six paid holidays annually.Education:Bachelors: Business Administration/Management, Bachelors: Logistics Management, Bachelors: Supply Chain Management, Bachelors: Transportation Logistics, GED (Required), High School (Required)Work Experience:Business Administration, Customer Service/Account Manager, Transportation/LogisticsCertifications:Job Opening ID:00636482 Distribution Coordinator II (Open)“This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.”J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. is committed to basing employment decisions on the principles of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, persons with disabilities, protected veterans or other bases by applicable law.