Distribution Coordinator II
The Distribution Coordinator II manages daily warehouse operations including inventory processing, material handling, and safety compliance to ensure efficient and accurate delivery of goods. This role involves supervising personnel and drivers, maintaining operational standards, handling administrative tasks such as payroll and budgeting, and fostering a positive safety culture. The position requires flexibility to work various shifts and occasional travel to support operational success.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Logistics & Warehouse.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
Position Overview
Confidential Client (via Careertakes) is seeking a Distribution Coordinator II to manage day-to-day warehouse and account operations at a Logistics & Warehouse site in San Antonio, TX. This role oversees inventory processing, supports drivers and temporary staff, maintains safety and quality controls, and helps drive improvements in efficiency and service.
What You’ll Do
You will be responsible for operational leadership and hands-on support to ensure timely, accurate, and safe processing of goods.
- Manage daily warehouse operations, including receipt, inventory control, material handling, and shipping.
- Oversee and coordinate temporary contracted workers, carriers, and company drivers.
- Ensure operations comply with internal controls, safety standards, and customer requirements.
- Monitor and communicate ETA changes, manage freight exceptions, and resolve routing or delivery issues.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment; promote a positive safety culture.
- Perform administrative tasks: payroll support, budget tracking, safety event reviews, defect documentation, invoicing, and operational reporting.
- Measure and report KPIs; recommend process improvements to increase efficiency and profitability.
- Train, orient, and support warehouse personnel and help with staffing gaps or special projects as needed.
- Assist on the floor with loading/unloading and yard management when required.
Qualifications
Minimum qualifications
- High school diploma / GED.
- 2–3 years’ experience in transportation, logistics, warehouse operations, business administration, account management, or equivalent military experience.
- Ability to work multiple shifts (including nights/weekends) and be on-call when required.
- Strong customer-service orientation and effective communication skills.
- Ability to analyze situations, make informed decisions, and resolve conflicts.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, changing environment.
Preferred qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Transportation/Logistics, Supply Chain, or related field.
- 1–2 years’ experience in distribution or warehouse operations and experience training others.
- Experience with inventory systems, yard management, and KPI reporting.
- Ability to meet physical requirements (lifting/moving up to 100 pounds).
This position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship. Reasonable accommodations are available during the hiring process for applicants with disabilities; please notify the employer if you require an accommodation.
Location & Schedule
- Location: San Antonio, TX
- Shift: Sunday–Thursday, 1:00 PM – 11:00 PM (may require flexibility for other shifts)
- Occasional travel for training, meetings, or account coverage may be required.
Compensation & Benefits
Compensation is based on skills, experience, and location. This role may be eligible for annual bonuses or incentives based on profitability or volume targets.
Benefits for eligible full-time employees typically include:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Life insurance; short- and long-term disability
- Paid time off (vacation, sick time), parental leave, and a set number of paid holidays
- Training and internal advancement opportunities
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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