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Distribution Coordinator

Location: 

Birmingham, AL, US, 35201

Employment Type: Hourly
Shift: First  
Work Arrangement: Onsite 

Position Summary:

Coordinate the scheduling of carriers for timely, efficient and cost effective movement of Ventura customer and interbranch transfer shipments.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Serves as the central point of contact for customers, carriers, plants, sales, management and customer service on issues regarding movement of Ventura freight.
  • Reviews regularly Open Orders Report.
  • Sets up master bills in AS-400 for customers pick-ups & UPS orders.
  • Coordinate the scheduling of carriers with both inbound and outbound loads to ensure timely and efficient movement.
  • Responsible for putting out a daily shipping and receiving schedule.
  • Coordinates loading schedules with carriers to  ensures timely delivery to the customer.
  • Ensures that loads do not violate or exceed the weight standards.
  • Coordinate the scheduling of inbound shipments.
  • Other duties as may be assigned by the Distribution Manager.
  • Verify and compare distribution schedule with transportation schedule three times daily.

 

Education and Experience:

  • High school diploma or equivalent experience.
  • 2 years experience in traffic operations.

Knowledge and Skills:

  • Basic understanding of distribution operations.
  • Skill in complex problem solving.
  • Required communication skills:
    • Written (spelling, grammar, structure, clarity);
    • Oral (concise, clear, relevant, organized)
  • Ability to utilize computer tools (spreadsheet, word processing, mainframe) with minimal additional training or guidance.
  • Organizational and multi-tasking skills, allowing the incumbent to function effectively in complex and rapidly evolving situations.
  • Knowledge of Ventura Foods, LLC products, processes and systems as they relate to the transportation function.              
  • Must be able to identify and report any food safety and food security concerns.

Why Join Us:

Ventura Foods innovates and manufactures food solutions for foodservice and retail businesses.  We make exclusive products for the world's most iconic restaurants and retailers, we provide ready-to-go product solutions for professional kitchens, and we make consumer brands everyone knows and loves.  When you work for Ventura Foods, you get a strong foundation of training, a manager who cares about you and celebrates your success, a safe environment, and challenging work.  As part of our team, your future is limited only by how much you’re willing to push yourself to get there.  We invest in your growth because you invest in ours.  


Ventura Foods offers career growth opportunities as well as competitive compensation and benefits:

  • Medical, Prescription, Dental, & Vision – coverage beginning on your 1st day for eligible employees
  • Profit Sharing and 401(k) matching (after eligible criteria is met)
  • Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays
  • Employee Appreciation Events and Employee Assistance Programs
  • Hourly Base Range of $18.32 - $22.51*

 

*The “base hourly range” provided above is a good faith estimate of what we expect to pay for this position in the specified markets.  Ventura Foods reserves the right to pay outside of the given range based on a variety of factors including but not limited to: candidate skills and experience, complexity of the job, budgetary factors, and location/geography.  Ventura Foods conducts regular reviews of compensation ranges and therefore reserves the right to alter this range at any given time.  
 
Physical Demands:
All jobs require sufficient physical strength and dexterity to perform the required task(s) and typically also require at a minimum: intermittent sitting, standing, walking, climbing, squatting, kneeling, pushing, and pulling.  Occasional lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds or more with assistance may also be required.  Please see the job description for specific requirements.
 
Work Environment:
Please see the job description for specific requirements of the position for which you are applying.
Typical shifts are 8-12 hours per day.   Additional unscheduled time after hours and on weekends may also be required.  Employees must be willing and able to wear personal protective equipment as required by Company policy and/or legal requirements.  In addition, certain jobs may require employees to:

  • Work outside and/or in adverse temperatures which could include extreme heat, cold, and humidity;
  • Be exposed to vibrations, chemicals used in operations, fumes and food allergens (may include soy, dairy and other allergens); and
  • Be required to work in confined and dark spaces, and at heights in excess of 18 feet.

 

Diversity & Inclusion:
Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive environment in which all employees are treated with respect is evident in our company culture and values.  We believe that fostering an environment of inclusion and a focus on diversity across our organization is vital to attracting top talent, driving innovation, and meeting the high expectations of our customers in a rapidly evolving global marketplace.
 
Ventura Foods is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.


Nearest Major Market: Birmingham

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