Shipping Coordinator

Clayton; Haleyville (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Clayton is seeking a Delivery & Receiving Coordinator to oversee product distribution, including receiving, storing, and shipping. The role reports to the Operations Manager within the Duracraft Solutions Warehouse department and is designed to enable progression toward higher leadership on the floor.

Responsibilities include safety compliance, budget-conscious operations, and cross-department staffing. Competitive benefits and a focus on work/life balance accompany the full-time position in

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of distribution experience.
• Minimum of 1-year managerial experience.
• ERP experience required; Oracle preferred.
• Forklift certified.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of inventory management.
• Attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills.
• Strong organization and planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Establishes and enforces safety standards and procedures in line with ISO 14001 and training.
• Manages distribution operations within budget and ensures efficiency.
• Assess warehouse layout to optimize distribution.
• Analyze inventory variances and mis-shipments; implement root-cause actions.
• Oversee loading of outbound deliveries to meet schedules.
• Ensure receipt of inbound shipments and accurate recording.
• Coordinate staffing across departments to minimize overtime.
• Lead meetings with departments to align on priorities.
• Plan for staffing needs and performance feedback with team members.
• Audit shipping/receiving areas for housekeeping, safety, and quality.

Skills

Distribution experience

Managerial experience

ERP experience

Excellent communication

Inventory management

Detail oriented

Organizational skills

Tools

Oracle ERP

Forklift certified

Job description

Clayton is a vertically integrated housing company that builds, sells, and insures affordable housing. Our commitment to creating a World Class Customer Experience is unparalleled in the housing industry and we believe it begins with a World Class Team Member Experience. From entry-level to more experienced positions, we're actively recruiting individuals who are passionate, positive, and eager to learn. We then equip you for success, whether you're in the office, in the field, or on the floor. As a member of our team you'll enjoy excellent benefits, opportunities for growth, and an encouraging culture that supports work / life balance.

Reports To: Operations Manager

Job Status: Full-Time

Department: Duracraft Solutions Warehouse

Mobility Profile: On Location

Position Summary

The Delivery & Receiving Coordinator is responsible for all functions of product distribution including receiving, storing, and shipping materials and products. The Delivery & Receiving Coordinator will report directly to the Operations Manager. The Operations Manager will provide insight and training to the Delivery & Receiving Coordinator so that the Delivery & Receiving Coordinator is prepared to take over the roles and responsibilities of the Production Manager. The rest of the job description highlights the same roles as the Operations Manager. The expectation is that the Delivery & Receiving Coordinator becomes proficient in the responsibilities to be prepared to move to that role and/or provide additional leadership on the floor.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Establishes, follows, and enforces environmental health and safety standards/procedures in compliance with organizational guidelines and ISO 14001, ensure that all required safety and compliance training is completed
• Responsible for managing distribution operational activities within budgetary standards
• Assess warehouse layout to ensure distribution efficiency
• Analyze inventory variances and mis-shipments to initiate root-cause analysis with corrective actions
• Manage the timely and accurate loading of outbound deliveries to meet all delivery requirements
• Ensure the accuracy and efficient receipt of inbound shipments to meet all receiving requirements
• Ensure proper receipt recording and reporting to material planner
• Coordinate staffing across departments to complete daily operation, while minimizing overtime
• Host communication and check in meetings with departments
• Validate that daily staffing meets operational needs and plan for future staffing needs
• Complete and delegate countermeasures and action items that are identified for department improvement
• Ensure each employee has all tools necessary to do their job
• Audit shipping and receiving areas to ensure housekeeping, safety, and quality standards are met
• Have appropriate performance management conversations with team members including verbal communication, write ups, final warnings, and terminations
• Interview, onboard, and train new hire employees into warehouse and driver positions
• Pareto and create countermeasures for quality defects and mis-shipments
• Work closely with the warehouse to build trucks using information obtained in Oracle based on customer orders.

Qualifications / Requirements

• 2-4 years of distribution experience
• Minimum of 1-year managerial experience
• ERP experience required; Oracle preferred
• Forklift certified
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of inventory management
• Attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills
• Strong organization and planning skills

Why Clayton?

• Full-time team members have the flexibility to create their own health, dental, and vision benefits package.
• Clayton provides competitive 401K programs, including investment options and company matching for full and part time employees after one year to help our team members achieve their financial goals.
• Additional benefits include paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, Employee Assistance Programs, and more.
• As part of Clayton’s commitment to Opening Doors to a Better Life, Clayton is now providing paid time for Team Members to volunteer to causes that are meaningful to them through the Clayton Impact program.
• Clayton is proud to have earned spots on the following Forbes lists: America’s Best Employers, America’s Best Employers by State, Best Employers for Diversity, Best Employers for Women.
• At Clayton, we encourage holistic wellness with physical, nutritional, social, financial, spiritual and occupational programs available online or in-person for team members.
• Clayton is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Clayton is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

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