2nd Shift - Workflow Coordinator

Warehouse Operations Elwood, Illinois


Description

     

    Position Overview:
    The Workflow Coordinator is a critical thinking position responsible for monitoring the daily work
    assignment queue, analyzing status, and making adjustments as needed to ensure on time and
    accurate receiving, picking and shipping. This position is a key player in the team that manages
    the day-to-day operations.
    Position Responsibilities
     Coordinate and monitor warehouse work assignments by going into work queue
    and adjusting task priorities up or down to prioritize assignments
     Ensure workflow is administered in an efficient, productive, and cost effective
    manner
     Manage product allocation for outbound orders to promote on-time shipping,
    while balancing inventory availability and operational workflow.
     Manage order stock outs, OS&D and outbound exceptions. Work with appropriate
    team members to obtain resolution
     Communicate operational challenges to management
     Act as the primary resource for resolution and system adjustments related to
    inbound receiving discrepancies
     Coordinate and allocate trailer moves with yard spotter from yard to door and
    door to yard
     Monitor and resolve issues affecting time and accurate receiving, picking, and
    Shipping
     Additional duties as assigned
    Qualifications and Requirements
    Required
     High school diploma or GED equivalent
     Basic computer skills; ability to work in multiple applications at the same time (Excel, word, email,
    google suite)
     Previous warehouse management systems experience (WMS, JDA, SAP, Oracle, Etc.)
     Detail oriented, analytical and good problem solving skills
     Ability to communicate and delegate assignments
     Warehouse, transportation, with manufacturing a plu.
     Ability to adapt to changes when needed by the customer
     Demonstrated ability to work effectively in teams
     Demonstrated ability to effectively prioritize daily work tasks in a fast paced environment
     1-3 years of relevant experience in a dispatch, production planning
    or warehouse operation environment
    Preferred
     Associates degree / some college
     Understanding of warehouse operations
     Experience with JDA WMS
    Personal Qualities
     Strong interpersonal skills, both verbal and written
     Positive approach in all interactions
     Team orientated and self-motivated
     Ability to multi-task calmly and effectively in a rapidly changing environment
     Solid organization skills
     Willingness to learn new systems as needed
    Work Environment
     This role routinely uses standard office and computer equipment