Inbound / Outbound Coordinator

Nestlé S.A.; Hazleton (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Nestlé Health Science in the Hazleton area is hiring a Workflow Coordinator for Supply Chain Operations. With limited supervision, you will manage inventory, analyze inbound/outbound flows, and provide SME support for SAP, SWOP, and EWM to ensure on-time orders.

You will allocate workload, coordinate yard moves, perform audits, resolve issues quickly, and contribute to continuous improvement at the distribution center.

Qualifications

• Experience in Logistics Operations preferred.
• Experience with Warehouse Management Systems (EWM) and SAP is preferred.
• Experience training and mentoring peers.
• Prior manufacturing or warehouse experience required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating daily operations in SWOP/SAP EWM for inventory, IB/OB functions.
• Utilizing PINC/SWOP yard management to arrange trailer moves and dock doors.
• Perform periodic audits and ensure BOL compliance at shift end.
• Communicate workload needs clearly to teams to meet daily objectives.
• Resolve flow issues promptly and maintain site operations.
• Compile daily workload reports and monitor carrier punctuality.
• Support safety, quality, service initiatives and SOP adherence.

Skills

Independent work

System literacy

Clear communication

Mentor peers

Attention to detail

Time management

Problem solving

Tools

SAP

EWM

Excel

Job description

At Nestlé Health Science, we believe that nutrition, science, and wellness must merge, not collide. Here, we embrace the intrinsic connections of these three pillars, harnessing their collective strength to empower healthier lives. Our broad product portfolio includes renowned brands like Garden of Life®, Nature's Bounty®, Vital Proteins®, Orgain®, Nuun®, BOOST®, Carnation Breakfast Essentials®, Peptamen®, Compleat Organic Blends®, and more. We also have extensive pharmaceutical expertise, offering innovative medicines that aim to prevent, manage, and treat gastrointestinal and metabolic-related diseases.

At Nestlé Health Science, we bring our best for better lives. Our people are challenged to bring fresh, diverse views and make bold moves to empower healthier lives through nutrition. We know brilliant ideas can come from anyone, anywhere. Here we embrace the entrepreneurial spirit and collaborate with teams that champion focused and forward thinking. We are committed to fostering professional growth and celebrating the achievements of our people along the way. We offer dynamic career paths, robust development, opportunities to learn from talented colleagues around the globe, and benefits that support physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing.

Join us to innovate for impact and reimagine the future of health and nutrition for patients and consumers.

Position Summary

With limited supervision, this role performs functions within Supply Chain Operations. The Workflow Coordinator will perform inventory management tasks, inbound (IB)/outbound (OB) analysis and provide ongoing support with SWOP/EWM and as a subject matter expert (SME) through SAP processing. They will be responsible for managing and distributing work to execute an even freight flow from picking, loading, and receiving to meet our critical time goals and all customer orders are completed daily. The Workflow Coordinator will need to effectively pull correct resources to fix issues. There is also a common component of small project execution and active participation and leadership in continuous improvement at the distribution center. This is a self-starting role with many interactions with the frontline team and the sites leadership team. Must have basic proficiency of English language to comply with verbal directions, signs, policies and procedures.

Hours

5 AM - 3:30 PM / Monday - Thursday

Job Duties / Responsibilities

• Coordinating daily operations in the form of assigning the workload through SWOP/SAP EWM Warehouse Management System for all inventory, IB and OB functions (i.e., Picking, Loading, and Receiving). All workloads will be handed out by scheduled appointment and priority.
• Utilizing yard management system PINC/SWOP, to arrange trailer moves to and from the dock. Aligning trailers to appropriate door for shipping/receiving.
• Perform periodic audits on but not limited to PINC, bill of lading /BOL, ICC and Quality. Assure compliance when filing BOL’s at end of shift/day.
• Communicating vertically and laterally on all matters to the daily workload will be important for daily attainment of business objectives in both verbal and written form as required.
• Resolution of flow issue(s) and problems raised by frontline employees are effectively and timely addressed to ensure continuation of facility operations and downtime is minimized.
• Compiling daily reports on workload status and past due carriers for outbound appointments.
• Ensuring flow procedures are followed appropriately by frontline employees, internal and external sources.
• Support operational initiatives and various projects that lead to decisions/strategies (i.e., People, Quality, Service, Leading towards lowering total delivered costs, and NCE).
• Support facility and department guidelines, processes and SOPs balancing both business needs and frontline employee needs.
• Attend all mandatory training sessions held throughout the year.
• Support inventory control (i.e., IB/OB, Order Maintenance, General Questions, FIFO, etc.).
• Support of fill rate (i.e., order packet management, pending/hold management, pre-pick) to ship 100% to the customer.
• Ensure site security by answering front gate calls after hours.
• Other projects and duties as assigned.

Experience

• Experience in Logistics Operations environment preferred.
• Experience working with labor planning and assets (i.e., forklifts, sit-downs, etc.).
• Experience with Warehouse Management Systems (EWM) and SAP is preferred.
• Experience training and mentoring peers.
• Prior manufacturing or warehouse experience required.

Skills

• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Able to use systems technology and software applications (i.e., Excel, Word, Power Point, etc.).
• Able to communicate clearly via phone, email.
• Must exhibit a high degree of urgency and commitment to resolve transaction errors and do so with minimal supervision.
• Able to train and mentor peers in a fast past environment.
• Able to manage and deal with constant ongoing system and process changes.
• High degree of attention to detail and consistency.
• Able to meet deadlines and production requirements.
• Must possess strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to problem solve and make routine decisions quickly.

Physical Demands

• Regularly lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 70 pounds with assistance.
• Regularly stand, pull, squat, walk, kneel, reach, climb, and/or balance for 8 to 10 hours daily.

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.

To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.

The Nestlé Companies are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at [e-mail] or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Nearest Major Market

Scranton

Nearest Secondary Market

Wilkes Barre