Returns Coordinator

Alliedbeverage; Elizabeth (NJ); On-site; USD 27,552 - 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

Job summary

Allied Beverage Group in Elizabeth, NJ is seeking a Returns Coordinator to support the distribution and operations team. The role reports to the Returns Supervisor and focuses on managing returning trucks, verifying documentation, and ensuring accurate item locations for returns.

The position requires a relevant Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and 1+ year of operations management. Candidates should be able to work non-traditional hours and possess strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering or Logistics Management.
• 1+ years Operations management experience.
• Strong communication skills—verbal, written, presentation.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate returns from daily deliveries.
• Reconcile invoices with outgoing and returned items.
• Identify gaps and improve load check-in processes.
• Ensure proper item locations for returns in the warehouse.
• Work with transportation to address deficiencies in each load.
• Adhere to safety procedures and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Strong communication

Warehouse operations knowledge

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree (Business, Supply Chain, Engineering or Logistics Management)

Tools

WMS

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Join the team at New Jersey’s largest wine and spirits distributor! At Allied Beverage Group, we’re proud of our dynamic, family-based culture and our role in keeping the beverage industry moving. If you're looking for a great company with great people—this is the place to be!

Overview

The Returns Coordinator is a key position in the distribution and operations organization reporting directly to the Returns Supervisor. Requires strong interpersonal and communication skills as well as knowledge of warehouse operations. The Returns Coordinator fills in for the Supervisor when necessary to manage returning trucks from the trade. Must verify documentation for all items refused, broken, picked up or returned during daily deliveries. Must ensure proper item locations for all returns to be put away efficiently and correctly.

• Planning- Make decisions based on experience and operations planning. Ensures that procedures and processes match requirements of the operation. Ability to learn and implement new technology and processes while maintaining productivity.
• Compliance – Responsible for reconciliation of invoices with product going out and coming back into the facility, must be detail oriented to ensure what customer ordered matches what was sent out or came back.
• Continuous Improvement – Ability to understand metrics and report back on applicable metrics for area.
• Execution – Ability to work quickly and adeptly to move trucks through the check in process. Needs to be able to identify gaps and work cooperatively with transportation department to address all deficiencies in each load.
• Safety- Follow safety procedures for the facility. Report all work-related injuries immediately. Provide immediate medical attention to injured employees as necessary. Ensure compliance with appropriate government regulations.
• A relevant Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience (Business, Supply Chain, Engineering or Logistics Management)
• 1+ years Operations management experience
• Supply Chain supervisory experience preferred
• Functional system understanding in WMS, Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint
• Ability to work non-traditional business hours including evenings, nights and weekends when required
• Strong Communication skills – verbal, presentation, writing
• Warehouse automation experience preferred

Compensation and Benefits

The anticipated starting salary for this role is $20 per hour to $21 per hour depending on qualifications such as experience, education, and skillset. In addition to salary, this role may be eligible for a discretionary bonus and offers a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K plan with company match, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account, Employee Assistance Program, Pet Insurance Plan and more.

Why You Will Love Allied Beverage Group

Industry Leader

We are New Jersey’s Largest Wine and Spirits Distributor

Culture

We may be a big corporation, but we are still family owned and we like to think that influences our work environment. We promote a culture based on trust, respect and collaboration

State of the Art Facility

We opened a brand-new corporate office and distribution center in Elizabeth, NJ in 2019

Your Continued Growth

Our company encourages our employees to reach high, live up to their potential, and advance in their careers. We offer over 9,000 professional development courses that employees can take at any time

Competitive Pay and Quality Benefits

Allied Beverage Group offers competitive pay commensurate with experience along with a comprehensive benefits package

Allied Perks!

Associate recognition, discounts with several vendors and more

The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct a drug and background check for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.

Allied Beverage Group participates in theE-Verifyprogram to confirm employment eligibility of all new hires in the United States.

EEO and AI Disclosure Statement

Allied Beverage Group is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics.

As part of our recruitment process, Allied Beverage Group uses artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support the initial review of applications. These tools are designed to assist our recruiters in identifying qualifications and experience that align with the requirements of each role. The tools do not make hiring decisions. All final decisions are made by our recruitment team and hiring managers.

We are committed to fair and equitable hiring practices. If you have questions about this process or need an accommodation, please contact Human Resources.