Operations Coordinator I

Univar; Carteret (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental coverage

Retirement plan

Time off programs

Job summary

Univar Solutions is seeking an Operations Coordinator I to support plant-level transactions in our SAP ERP system and coordinate daily logistics with Operations Managers and Supervisors. You will track inbound and outbound shipments, manage inventories, and ensure documentation compliance to serve customers and regulators.

Success requires solid warehouse operations knowledge, strong technical acumen, and the ability to work independently while prioritizing tasks.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of Operations Management best practices.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize daily tasks.
• Experience with SAP ERP transactions is preferred.
• Familiarity with regulatory and internal compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage transactional activities in SAP ERP, including inventory receipt and put-away.
• Direct material picks, schedule production, and process orders.
• Coordinate shipments with carriers and monitor shipment status.
• Maintain regulatory and environmental documentation and records.
• Support procurement, vendor setup, and invoice reconciliation.

Skills

Operations management

Independent worker

Technical acumen

Regulatory compliance

Education

High School Diploma

Degree in Operations Management

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

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Position Title:

Operations Coordinator I

What You’ll Do:

Primary Purpose: The Operations Coordinator plays a crucial role in our Plants, ensuring accurate execution of transactions within our SAP ERP System and supporting critical Operations Management activities on a daily basis. Our Operations Coordinators works closely with our Operations Managers and Supervisors to drive activities through the plant, including tracking of inbound and outbound shipments, management of inventories, document retention and other various work to keep our locations efficient, safe and in compliance with internal and external requirements.

Additionally, the Operations Coordinator plays a key role for internal partners, acting as a liaison for Operations, and sharing information relating to Customer Order fulfillment and shipment status, coordinating shipments with Common Carriers, and managing the many vendor partners that Univar Solutions works with locally on a daily basis.

This role requires individuals to have a solid base of understanding of how Warehouse Operations function, with the technical acumen to drive processes through our various business systems.

Deliverables:

Independently manage Transactional Activities through the SAP ERP System, including but not limited to:

• Receive Materials & Containers into Inventory, collect lab samples and testing
• Assign Storage Locations for put away
• Direct Material picks in preparation for shipment to Customers
• Review and firm Process Orders to schedule production
• Manage and scan associated documentation as needed or required to meet customer and regulatory requirements

Support critical Plant Operations Management activities:

• Support Plant Safety Activities and Trainings
• Develop, retain and control critical Plant Level regulatory and environmental documentation, and provide to third parties as necessary
• Manage procurement of indirect and capital related materials or expenses, including vendor set up, invoice management and reconciliation
• Support Operations Manager in other needed areas of focus on an as needed or project basis

Coordinate communication with other Departments as necessary, relating to:

• Sales Order Inventory Availability & Shipment status
• Shipment Coordination and Freight Claim disposition with Transportation Teams
• Status of Inbound Materials with Purchasing Teams Support critical Inventory Control processes, including:
• Cycle Count management and execution
• Inventory Adjustments, root cause and reconciliation
• Management of container tracking and returns
• Collaborate to drive disposition of Aged Material

What You’ll Need:

Education/Experience/Training:

• Strong technical acumen and familiarity with standard business computer systems
• Demonstrated understanding of Operations Management best practices
• Ability to work independently and prioritize daily tasks to ensure completion of work
• High School Diploma required

Specialized Knowledge/Skills:

• 2-5 years experience managing transactions through SAP ERP system
• Degree in Operations Management, Accounting or Supply Chain related areas of study preferred
• Experience within the Chemical Industry, or other highly regulated field, preferred

Pay and benefits:

• The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location
• Available employee benefits include health, vision, dental coverage, along with industry-leading retirement and time off programs; benefits vary in accordance with the respective CBA if applicable

What you can expect:

• Strongwork/life flexibility
• To be surrounded by an inclusive team who is collaborative and committed to the achievement of the company
• To be rewarded for your contributions with atargeted annual company bonus (if applicable to your role)andannual salary reviews. Benefits vary in accordance with the respective CBA if applicable
• Competitive pay and benefits

Univar Solutions is a leading, global distributor of chemicals and ingredients essential to the safety, health, and wellbeing of our daily lives from life-saving medicines and vitamins to hand sanitizers and industrial materials used for cleaning, construction, and more. Our global team of more than 9,500 employees support our vision to redefine distribution and be the most valued chemical and ingredient distributor on the planet!

We offer a Total Rewards package that includes market aligned pay and incentives as well as a diverse benefits offering to support our employees’ physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing .

Univar Solutions supports sustainable solutions for the world around us so that we can do our part to help keep our communities healthy, fed, clean, and safe!

We are committed to a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusion. Together, we are building a culture that acknowledges the unique experiences, perspectives and expertise of individuals and provides the development and growth opportunities to empower us to redefine our industry.

Univar Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on their race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected classification. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the hiring process, please contact us at [e-mail] .