Distribution Coordinator II

J.B. Hunt; Schertz (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefit

Dental benefit

Vision benefit

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Short-term disability coverage

Long-term disability coverage

Paid time off commensurate with tenure

Parental leave

Paid holidays annually

Job summary

J.B. Hunt is seeking a Warehouse Operations role in Schertz, TX to manage daily inventory receipt, storage, and distribution. You will coordinate freight, drivers, and contracted workers to ensure accurate handling, timely deliveries, and strict safety compliance, while adapting to day, night, and weekend shifts.

The position requires strong communication, problem-solving, and leadership to support efficient warehouse processes and cost controls across multiple accounts and schedules.

Qualifications

• 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/weekends
• OR Demonstration of the listed skills and abilities through education, certifications, military or other experiences

Responsibilities

• Manage daily warehouse operations ensuring accurate processing of inventory to customers/vendors and maintain clean, safe warehouse environment
• Build and maintain positive relationships to minimize turnover and maximize productivity
• Assist with on-time service and meet customer requirements including handling freight exceptions and ETA adjustments
• Communicate safety standards and warehousing requirements and foster a positive safety culture
• Coordinate resources to resolve issues and support operations during the day and on-call
• Perform administrative duties such as payroll, budgeting, safety reviews, invoicing and reporting
• Maximize efficiency and profitability; recommend improvements and measure KPIs
• Train and orient personnel and support internal and third-party systems
• Fill in for absent staff and contribute to special projects to optimize operations
• Assist with loading/unloading, packing, and inventory processing as needed
• Assist in yard management as part of daily tasks

Skills

Customer service skills

Attention to detail

Conflict resolution

Communication skills

Adaptability

Team collaboration

Influence

Education

GED

High School

Bachelor's: Business Administration/Management

Bachelor's: Logistics Management

Bachelor's: Supply Chain Management

Job description

Job 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 warehouse
• Build and maintain positive professional relationships with personnel to minimize turnover and maximize ongoing productivity
• Assist 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 road
• Communicate 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 met
• Work 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 processes
• Perform 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 reports
• Maximize efficiency of operations and profitability, make recommendations for continuous improvement, and measure key performance indicators for both operations and warehouse processes
• Utilize personnel management including training and orientation of personnel, and assistance with internal and third-party (customer) systems
• Fill in for absent or unavailable personnel and on special projects related to optimizing operations and achieving profitability
• May 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 tasks

Qualifications

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:

• Customer service skills
• Ability to process information with high levels of accuracy
• Ability to anticipate, recognize, and deal effectively with existing or potential conflicts at the individual, group, or situation level
• Ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment
• Ability to adapt to changing environments
• Ability to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with clients, vendors, and peers
• Ability to meet or exceed team/driver needs and expectations and provide excellent service in a direct or indirect manner
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to influence

Preferred 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 experience
• Experience in distribution
• Experience in warehouse operations
• Experience training others
• Ability to fulfill physical requirements (lift/move appliances up to 100 pounds)

This 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

• medical benefit
• dental benefit
• vision benefit
• 401(k) retirement plan
• life insurance
• short-term disability coverage
• long-term disability coverage
• paid time off commensurate with tenure (includes vacation and sick time)
• two weeks of paid parental leave
• six paid holidays annually

Education

• GED (Required)
• High School (Required)
• Bachelors: Business Administration/Management
• Bachelors: Logistics Management
• Bachelors: Supply Chain Management

Work Experience

• Transportation/Logistics
• Business Administration
• Customer Service/Account Manager

Both J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. and Hunt Mexicana S.A. de C.V. are 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.

About Us

Better benefits, clear career paths and a people-first culture, because we are Driven for You™.

Headquartered in Northwest Arkansas, J.B. Hunt is a dominant force in transportation and logistics, offering exciting career opportunities both at corporate and at field locations across the country. There are a variety of job types that support our business, so no matter your passion, J.B. Hunt is the place to jumpstart your career.

Why J.B. Hunt?

J.B. Hunt is a leading transportation and logistics company for one simple reason – our people. The career possibilities and benefits of working at J.B. Hunt or Hunt Mexicana S.A. de C.V. are endless. From competitive salary and benefits packages, to defined career paths and growth opportunities, we take care of our people and take great pride in our efforts to build and sustain an inclusive workplace for all employees.

What are we looking for?

J.B. Hunt welcomes high-energy, forward-thinking people of all backgrounds and experience levels to join our team. We offer full-time, entry level, professional and management opportunities across all departments. Whether you are fresh out of school or bring years of industry experience, a role at J.B. Hunt could take your career to the next level.