Distribution Specialist

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Packages and prepares products and merchandise for final shipment and posts weights and shipping charges. Prepares and maintains records of merchandise shipped
• Reviews customer orders, examines, stocks and distributes merchandise, products and materials in distribution center
• Compares nomenclature, stock numbers, and other listed information on packing slips to verify accuracy of purchase orders and shipping orders
• Compiles and performs data entry tasks to maintain inventory, purchasing, shipping, and other records
• Uses data sources such as contracts, purchase orders, invoices, requisitions, etc. and verifies inventory computations against physical count of stock and adjusts errors and documents discrepancies with proposed corrective action
• Maintains manual or computerized records such as material inventory, in-process production reports, and status of material locations
• Compiles information on receipt of disbursement of material, equipment, merchandise, or supplies, and computes inventory balance, price, and cost
• Packages materials and equipment ensuring that shipping documentation is accurate, and materials are protected adequately for shipment
• Determines most efficient and economical routing and mode of transportation
• Initiates investigations into causes of misdirected shipments, damage or shortages in shipments or overcharges in freight cost
• Assists with or performs other related tasks as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Not Applicable

QUALIFICATIONS 

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.

• Basic proficiency with MS Office software
• Document management software and ability to navigating the Internet
• Possesses interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Typically requires less than 1 year of related experience. High School Diploma or equivalent required

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Not Applicable

EXEMPTION

Non-Exempt

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear.  The employee is required to stand for multiple hours; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.  The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working environment is typical of an office, manufacturing, and distribution environment. Working in this environment may require the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to; personal protective equipment, eye safety glasses, hearing protectors, and work boots.