Distribution Center Coordinator

Description

• Investigate and resolve customer complaints and communicate feedback to distribution center employees to ensure that corrective and preventative measures can be taken in the future.
• Ensure all orders are shipped on time and meet IPEX shipment service and quality standards.
• Responsible for leading and coordinating activities of warehouse and yard staff as well as responding to requests and resolving any issues.
• The candidate must exercise positive leadership when dealing with requirements issued by IPEX sales offices, Logistics planners/purchasers as well as other Distribution Centre Coordinators. Must act as a resource when new programs are being developed and implemented.
• Work with logistics for transfers and purchase orders
• Responsible for checking loads to ensure safety and C-TPAT compliance.
• As a partner to a manufacturing plant, provide the vital support in order for production to be moved efficiently and to ensure that products are accurately rotated according to production dates (FIFO)
• Ensure proper training of the employees according to internal standards, US laws and regulations specific to our industry.
• Address immediate packaging issues
• Spot check production pick-up areas to ensure pallets and packaging are up to standard, ensure production product is received and put-away accurately and efficiently.
• Assist in ensuring the DC follows all internal practices such as but not limited to TMS, Supply Chain Security program, company standards etc.
• Supervise efficiency and balance workload to expedite customer orders
• Work in collaboration with the plant management team and the sales department on common subjects of interest.
• Do a weekly inventory of all packaging and warehouse supplies and maintain sufficient stock to ensure continuous operations.
• Audit shipments to ensure accuracy
• Work with the planning department and each Plant/Sales office to meet our customer’s needs.
• Hold monthly Safety and employee meetings
• Review employee start up inspection sheets
• Contribute to monthly inspections and safety audits.
• Monitor workbench software to prevent service failures
• Provide updates to the distribution center manager about warehouse and yard employee performance issues and feedback to employees through performance evaluations.
• Assist the distribution center manager in the recruiting and orientation process for new warehouse employees. Will be responsible for new hire training.
• Assist in the development and promote the different aspects of health & safety.
• Participate in the planning of the annual physical inventory.
• Assist in the coordination of repairs and purchases for the warehouse and yard.
• Responsible for accurately communicating and implementing procedures (HR, HS and Logistics).
• Maintain an orderly warehouse and ensure stock is stored in its assigned locations (pipe and fittings)

Requirements

• Completion of a high school diploma or practical equivalency and several years working experience in a distribution/warehouse environment.
• Management Development program, WHMIS, First Aid and knowledge of plastic pipes and fittings preferred.
• Minimum two years in a supervisory role.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and problem solving skills.
• Experience using SAP is a strong asset
• Successful candidate must complete a CTPAT background check.
• Positive leadership and project management skills, ability to motivate others.
• Excellent understanding of Word, Excel and Outlook. Previous RF environment would be an asset.
• Health and Safety and First Aid Training certificates are a plus

Benefits

• Receive RMA in system

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance