Distribution Warehouse Coordinator (St. Elmo, IL) Job in Saint Elmo 62458, Illinois US
Millions of times a day in more than 85% of American households, consumers reach for Pinnacle Foods brands. We are a leading producer, marketer and distributor of high-quality branded food products, which have been trusted household names for decades. Headquartered in Parsippany, NJ, our business employs more than 4,500 people in North America. We are a leader in the shelf stable and frozen foods segments and our brands hold the #1 or #2 market position in 8 out of 12 major category segments in which they compete. Our Duncan Hines Grocery Division manages brands such as Duncan Hines® baking mixes and frostings, Vlasic® pickles, peppers, and relish, Mrs. Butterworth’s® and Log Cabin® syrups, Armour® canned meats, Nalley® and Brooks® chili and chili ingredients, and Open Pit® barbecue sauces. Our Birds Eye Frozen Division manages brands such as Birds Eye®, Birds Eye Steam fresh®, CW®, McKenzie’s®, and Fresh like® vegetables, Birds Eye Voila!® meals, Aunt Jemima® frozen breakfasts, Swanson® and Hungry-Man® dinners and entrees, Van de Kamp’s® and Mrs. Paul’s® seafood, Lender’s® bagels and Celeste® frozen pizza. Our Specialty Foods Division manages Tim’s Cascade Snacks®, Hawaiian™ Kettle Style Potato Chips, Snyder of Berlin® and Husman’s® in addition to our food service and private label businesses.
SCOPE OF POSITION:
This position is responsible for working with Corporate Customer Service on the execution of customer shipments; monitoring inventory control of finished goods; assisting with resolution of customer orders, and, enduring accurate and timely documentation of product shipments.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Essential duties and responsibilities include the following; other duties may be assigned.
• Customer and Warehouse Delivery – Function as Distribution / Warehouse contact for Corporate Customer Service, answering inquiries and responding to requests concerning customer orders.
• Inventory Control – Verifies production; Corrects and records scanning issues. Facilitate cycle counts; Record inventory adjustments and ensure proper product is available for scheduled shipments. Closely monitor and take corrective action to ensure that quantity of orders filled match the quantity of orders placed.
• Problem Resolution -- Assist Corporate Customer Service, Corporate Transportation, and contract carriers, in the communication and correction of issues concerning inventory shortfalls, shipment issues, order discrepancies, and customer returns.
• Data Entry and Record Keeping -- Ensure that all documentation is accurate and filed in a timely manner; and, Maintain data integrity of product shipped to facilitate traceability. Maintain inventory metrics reports.
• Schedule inbound and outbound appointments in LEAN.
• Participate in product recall / trace events.
• Coordinate product donation pickups.
• Insure FEFO is being adhered to in the warehouse.
• Process maintenance receipts.
• Back up for Supply Chain Buyer/Planner.
• Back up for shipping office duties
• Notify Warehouse Manager or Team Leader of any equipment, material, food safety, or quality issues.
• Insure display build paperwork is accurate and complete and filed appropriately.
• Communicate display product needs for planned builds.
• Reconcile Chep inventory on a weekly basis.
• Create and maintain time-sheets for warehouse temporary employees.
• Complete special projects, duties and assignments, as appropriate.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
None
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
EDUCATION:
• High school diploma or GED equivalent, required.
• Associates Degree, preferred.
• Coursework in Accounting, preferred.
EXPERIENCE:
• Minimum of 3 years of related warehousing or inventory management experience, or equivalent administrative experience, required.
• Experience working with a diverse group of people.
SKILLS/PROFICIENCIES:
• Solid data entry skills.
• General understanding of Accounting principals or procedures.
• Thorough understanding of Inventory procedures, systems, and techniques
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Familiarity with financial management and reporting systems, such as BPCS.
• Solid organizational skills.
• Possesses good judgment and an ability to analyze data and information in order to make effective and timely decisions.
• Ability to seek innovative approaches to resolving problems.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate throughout all levels of the organization.
• Solid problem solving, multi-tasking and prioritization skills.
• Detail oriented, organized, reliable and resourceful.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team environment.
• Ability to adapt well to change and accept new projects, assignments, etc., as needed.
• Displays a commitment to results and accepts accountability for own performance.
Pinnacle Foods Group LLC, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All openings will be filled based on the qualifications without regard to race, creed, color, sex, age, national origin, sponsor, marital status, disability, or status as a disabled veteran or as a veteran of the Vietnam Era. All applicants are invited to complete the Affirmative Action Supplement.