Distribution Coordinator II

jbhunt; Suwanee (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. in Suwanee, GA seeks a Distribution Coordinator II to oversee warehouse operations, inventory handling, and carrier coordination. The role requires managing payroll, budgets, and reporting while ensuring accurate delivery to customers and vendors with a strong emphasis on safety.

The candidate must be able to work varying shifts (days, nights, weekends) and travel occasionally for training or meetings, contributing to efficient logistics and high service levels.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with 2–3 years in transportation/logistics, business administration, account management, or equivalent military experience.
• Experience working across multiple shifts including nights and/or weekends if needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily warehouse operations of processing inventory in compliance with internal controls.
• Maintain accurate inventory and ensure timely processing of goods to customers/vendors.
• Build and maintain positive professional relationships to optimize productivity.
• Communicate safety standards and warehouse requirements to ensure a safe environment.

Skills

Customer service

Effective communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Conflict management

Decision making

Adaptability

Relationship building

Influence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Job description

Job Title

Distribution Coordinator II

Department

Supply Chain

Country

United States of America

State/Province

Georgia

City

Suwanee

Full/Part Time

Full time

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.

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

Schedule

Tuesday-Saturday from 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM

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

Additional Skills

• 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

/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.

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)

Other Statements

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