Slotting Coordinator Sr.

Smart Foodservice Stores; La Mirada (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Smart Foodservice Stores is seeking a Sr Coordinator, Slotting to maximize warehouse efficiency by assigning products to pick and reserve slots. The role uses independent judgement to select optimal slotting sequences for productive picking across dry, cooler, and freezer areas.

Responsibilities include slotting, audits, and collaborating with Inventory Control to resolve issues, while training junior staff and communicating with warehouse leadership daily.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of experience in warehouse administrative or clerical position.
• Prior slotting experience required.
• Excellent communication both verbally and in writing.
• Excellent telephone and customer service ability.
• Strong math, analytical, and organizational skills with high attention to detail.
• Intermediate computer skills with proficiency in programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook.
• Problem solving and critical thinking abilities to independently solve problems of intermediate scope.
• Strong teamwork skills with the ability to support others in the department and division.

Responsibilities

• Utilize Manhattan software to slot products in all warehouse areas to optimally provide a safe working environment, maximize warehouse efficiency, and minimize errors.
• Perform accurate slotting of new items as well as daily slotting moves to increase productivity and cases per pallet.
• Monitor, research, and respond to Slot Check inquiries to answer internal questions about item placement.
• Communicate daily with warehouse leadership about work status, receiving errors or safety concerns.
• Support in training and developing junior clerical teammates.
• Other duties as assigned by manager.

Skills

Communication

Telephone skills

Customer service

Math

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Manhattan software

Job description

Join Our Community of Food People!

BASIC PURPOSE

The Sr Coordinator, Slotting will maximize warehouse efficiency and minimize errors by assigning products to pick and reserve slots. Using independent judgement, the Sr Coordinator, Slotting will provide the best selection sequence to enable the most productive selection process.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Utilize Manhattan software to slot products in all warehouse areas (dry, cooler, freezer, PIR) to optimally provide a safe working environment, maximize warehouse efficiency, and minimize errors.
• Perform accurate slotting of new items as well as daily slotting moves to increase productivity and cases per pallet.
• Monitor, research, and respond to Slot Check inquiries to answer internal questions about item placement. Communicate with internal stakeholders to promote efficiency in slotting as necessary.
• Partner with Inventory Control to research and reconcile damaged product.
• Manage daily replenishment priorities to promote warehouse efficiency and reduce spoilage.
• Perform regularly scheduled audits (aisle audits, rack labels, TI/HI, and pallet put-aways).
• Communicate daily with warehouse leadership about work status, receiving errors or safety concerns.
• Support in training and developing junior clerical teammates.
• Other duties as assigned by manager.

SUPERVISION

N/A

RELATIONSHIPS

Internal: Warehouse leadership, Inventory Control, Replenishment, other warehouse personnel

External: N/A

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work will take place both at a desk and in normal warehouse environments including cooler and freezer areas where temperatures may be as low as -5 degrees.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Related Experience/Requirements:

Minimum three years of experience in warehouse administrative or clerical position. Prior slotting experience required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities :

• Excellent communication both verbally and in writing.
• Excellent telephone and customer service ability.
• Strong math, analytical, and organizational skills with high attention to detail.
• Intermediate computer skills with proficiency in programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook.
• Problem solving and critical thinking abilities to independently solve problems of intermediate scope.
• Strong teamwork skills with the ability to support others in the department and division.

Education

High school diploma or GED/equivalent required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of DOT Hours of Service Regulations.
• Knowledge of our geographic delivery area.

Certifications/Training

XATA and Checkpoint experience

PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS

Must be able to perform the following physical activities for described length of time:

OCCASIONALLY: 1% - 33 / FREQUENTLY: 34% - 66% / CONTINUOUSLY: 67% - 100% or NEVER

• STAND FREQUENTLY
• WALK FREQUENTLY
• DRIVE VEHICLE N/A
• SIT FREQUENTLY
• LIFT 1-10 lbs (Sedentary) OCCASIONALLY
• 11-20 lbs (Light) OCCASIONALLY
• 21-50 lbs (Medium) OCCASIONALLY
• 51-100 lbs (Heavy) OCCASIONALLY
• Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy) N/A
• CARRY 1-10 lbs (Sedentary) OCCASIONALLY
• 11-20 lbs (Light) OCCASIONALLY
• 21-50 lbs (Medium) OCCASIONALLY
• 51-100 lbs (Heavy) OCCASIONALLY
• Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy) N/A
• PUSH/PULL*1 OCCASIONALLY
• CLIMB/BALANCE*2 OCCASIONALLY
• STOOP/SQUAT FREQUENTLY
• KNEEL FREQUENTLY
• BEND FREQUENTLY
• REACH ABOVE SHOULDER FREQUENTLY
• TWIST OCCASIONALLY
• GRASP OBJECTS*3 FREQUENTLY
• MANIPULATE OBJECTS*4 OCCASIONALLY
• MANUAL DEXTERITY*5 OCCASIONALLY

1 (Push/Pull: Hand truck, gate, straps, metal ramp, truck door, dolly, boxes, truck gear shift)

2 (Climb/Balance: In/Out Truck/Trailer to cab. On/Off ramp to ground level and side doorsteps and Platform of trailer. Stairs)

3 (Grasp Objects: Hand truck, boxes, cartons, steering wheel)

4 (Manipulate Objects: Boxes, dolly, metal truck ramp, hand truck, paperwork, truck gate, straps)

5 (Manual Dexterity: Typing, use of office machines such as copiers, printers)

Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law (for example: state or local minimum wage thresholds). The expected base rate for this role is between $23 - $35

***EOE - Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/ Age/Genetic Information /Protected Veteran/Disability Status***