Warehouse Coordinator

Saputo Inc.; Newington (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Saputo Cheese USA Inc. is seeking a Warehouse Coordinator to coordinate inbound, internal, and outbound warehouse processes. You will lead warehouse tasks under the Department Manager and align with inventory and warehouse teams to ensure accurate operations.

Responsibilities include wave creation, picking for shipment, staging areas, and inventory reconciliation. Requires HS diploma, 2 years in a lead warehouse role, and strong computer/SAP/WMS skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; 2-year degree in supply chain or inventory control preferred.
• Two years in a lead warehouse role within warehouse, logistics, or distribution.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate inbound, internal, and outbound warehouse processes.
• Lead warehouse tasks and assign work activities with follow-up.
• Create and release waves; manage picking for shipment and staging areas.
• Investigate shortages and rewaves; create and coordinate replenishment tasks.
• Collaborate with inventory control to identify discrepancies and ensure accuracy.

Skills

Lead warehouse experience

WMS experience

SAP knowledge

Strong communication

Inventory control skills

Education

HS Diploma or GED

2-year degree preferred

Tools

SAP

WMS

Excel

Job description

At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world . As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best?

Job Summary

This position is responsible for coordinating warehouse activities including inbound, internal, and outbound warehouse processes. The warehouse coordinator will complete, lead and monitor completion of all warehouse tasks under direction of the Department Manager and in conjunction with the warehouse and inventory teams.

• Partner closely with the warehouse management team to ensure warehouse activities are effectively scheduled and executed.
• Monitor and coordinate the shipping cockpit and dock activities, specifically, the physical warehouse activities and transactions to ensure accuracy.
• Perform warehouse team lead responsibilities, to include coordinating, assigning work activities, reporting and follow-up.
• Creates and releases waves and manages tasks for picking product for shipment.
• Manages the wave release process to be as close to just in time without the warehouse staff running out of work.
• Input and print pick tickets as appropriate.
• Assign staging areas for outbound loads.
• Investigate product shortages and rewaves shipments as needed.
• Creates STOs (Stock Transfer Orders) to move products between warehouse locations.
• Create and coordinate product put away activities.
• Create and coordinate replenishment tasks to ensure adequate stock in pick faces.
• In conjunction with the inventory control coordinator, create, assign, and complete inventory control tasks.
• Support inventory control activities to include identifying, investigating, and resolving inventory discrepancies resulting from the use of exception codes.
• Adhere to the Saputo code of ethics and actively apply the Saputo values.
• Work together professionally in a team environment with coworkers and other department personnel.
• Performs other duties as requested, directed or assigned.

Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent. Preferred, 2-year degree in supply chain management or inventory control management.
• Two-years in a lead warehouse role, directly in a warehouse, logistics, transportation or distribution center environment.
• Excellent computer skills with advanced experience with word processing, spreadsheet applications and specialized inventory control software programs (WMS), SAP a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as customer orders, inventory reports, operating procedures to ensuredocuments are audited and accurate. Ability to generate reports and business correspondence.
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Candidate must behighly organized and efficient.
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and written.
• Work together professionally in a team environment with coworkers and other department personnel.
• Must have excellent mathematical skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing organizational and operational needs.

Physical Demands and Working Environment:

• The employee may be exposed to wet, hot, humid and cold temperatures, moving machinery including forklift traffic, and noise levels exceeding 85dB.
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE), required in a warehouse and production environment.
• Must have the ability to lift and/or move up to 40-pounds independently throughout the shift and/or move up to 75-lbs. with assistance as needed.
• The employee is regularly required to work in an office, warehouse, and production environment.
• Specific vision abilities required for this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee frequently is required to sit, stand and walk for extended periods of time.

In the USA, Saputo ranks among the top three cheese producers and is one of the top producers of extended shelf-life and cultured dairy products, with a portfolio of well-loved brands such as Stella, Frigo Cheese, Montchevre, Stella, and Treasure Cave. We also boast a strong foodservice presence, partnering with reputable chain restaurants and broadline distributors.

Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing, operations, supply chain, sales, quality assurance, or in any other function, your role is integral to our success. You will make contributions that matter, all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success and who will roll up their sleeves to help.

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EEO

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