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SUMMARY The Shipping and Receiving Coordinator is responsible for managing day-to-day activities in warehouse areas, including directing all phases of activities related to warehousing of inventory and supplies in a large warehousing operation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Coordinates all warehousing activities with production, purchasing and related management members
• Plans and supervises receipt, storage and distribution of supplies, specialty items and equipment
• Receives material as required to execute work orders
• Assigns orders to kitting, monitors progress and ensures timely completion.
• Develops and implements storage systems and policies and procedures to obtain maximum usage of space and storage areas and efficiency in warehousing operations and preserves material value.
• Resolves, with management support, operational or personnel issues that may compromise achievement of schedule, cost, quality or safety objectives.
• Compiles and submits regular reports of damage, outdated stock or supplies, over and under shipments, return of goods to vendor, etc.
• Ensures material transactions are accurately recorded
• Coordinates physical inventory.
• Coordinates rapid disposition of Nonconforming Material.

BASELINE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Provides management metric data as required.
• Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules.
• Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of shop, department, or work crew.
• Interprets specifications, drawings, travelers, and job orders to workers, and assigns duties.
• Studies production schedules and estimates labor requirements for completion of job assignment.
• Analyzes and resolves work problems or assists workers in solving work problems.
• Maintains time and production records.

MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

• Directly supervises employees in the warehouse (temporary or on load from another department)
• Must be able to provide direction, guidance, and education on the processes, needs and documentation of the warehouse.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE           

• High School Diploma, additional education highly preferred
• Minimum 2 years' experience in a warehouse role, ideally with planning and inventory experience
• Experience with Electronics and Contract Manufacturing is highly desirable
• MRP II and Kanban training and experience are preferred
• Quality training in a Kaizen, ISO-9000, AS9100, Six-Sigma or similar program is a plus.