Returns Coordinator

Women of the Vine & Spirits; Elizabeth (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K plan with company match

Life Insurance

Long Term Disability

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance Plan

Job summary

Allied Beverage Group in Elizabeth, NJ is seeking a Returns Coordinator to join the distribution and operations team. This role supports the Returns Supervisor, manages returning trucks, verifies documentation, and ensures items are properly located for put-away.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or Logistics Management, 1+ year of operations management, and proficiency with WMS and MS Office, with flexibility for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in 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.

Responsibilities

• Planning- Make decisions based on experience and operations planning. Ensures that procedures and processes match requirements of the operation.
• Compliance - Reconciliation of invoices with product going out and coming back into the facility, detail oriented to ensure accuracy.
• Continuous Improvement - Understand metrics and report back on applicable metrics for area.
• Execution - Move trucks through the check in process; identify gaps and work with transportation to address deficiencies.
• Safety- Follow safety procedures for the facility; report injuries and ensure government regulations compliance.

Skills

Operations management

WMS experience

Microsoft Office

Excel proficiency

PowerPoint

Non-traditional hours

Verbal communication

Education

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

Tools

WMS

Job description

Women of the Vine & Spirits Corporate Member Job Board

The Women of the Vine & Spirits (WOTVS) Job Board features WOTVS Corporate Members only. The Job Board is accessible by all, WOTVS Members and the public.Women of the Vine & Spirits (WOTVS) is the leading mission-driven global membership organization comprised of women and men committed to empowering and advancing women in the beverage alcohol industry. By championing women in the workplace, WOTVS is dedicated to shaping the beverage alcohol industry where the talents and perspectives of all women are not only valued but serve as a driving force for success and growth.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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 the E-Verify program 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.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.