Warehouse Coordinator

Who we are:

Atkore is forging a future where our employees, customers, suppliers, shareholders, and communities are building better together - a future focused on serving the customer and powering and protecting the world.

With a global network of manufacturing and distribution facilities, Atkore is a leading provider of electrical, safety and infrastructure solutions.

Who we are looking for:

We are currently looking for a Warehouse Coordinator to be based out of our newest RDC in Cartersville, Georgia. Reporting to the Shift Supervisor, this person will be responsible for checking drivers in and out to ensure on-time departure of trucks to our customers and manage yard flow to ensure the safety of our employees and over-the-road drivers.

The ideal candidate will have 3 years of experience in transportation/logistics/distribution environment. Experience in a lean environment or business system-based company is a plus.

What you'll do:

• Plan hour-by-hour schedule of all Inbound/Outbound traffic
• Update Warehouse Supervisor and Lead of any late or early arrivals
• Adjust hour-by-hour schedule to minimize downtime and fill empty slots when available; drive efficiencies in dock utilization.
• Communicate with carriers and brokers to get updated ETA of scheduled loads
• Check drivers in and out to make sure dock doors are being utilized effectively
• Manage yard flow to ensure drivers come in and out and a safe manner
• Monitor progress of major shipments to ensure execution to promise dates
• Prepare and maintain necessary distribution documentation for operations
• Facilitate team involvement and commitment to resolving storage, transportation, invoicing and shipping issues
• Ensure policies and procedures are in place to drive effective receipt, handling, storage and distribution of product
• Review and recommend improvements for existing distribution policies and procedures on a routine basis
• Utilize the shipping schedule to maintain a flexible and effective dock schedule by communicating appointments
• Track performance for and work with carriers to ensure required service levels are met
• Work with cross-functional teams to facilitate resolution for both internal and external issues
• Flex into other support roles as needed to ensure the efficient operation of the business
• Demonstrate professional behavior, good business judgment, and strong team interaction skills
• Encourage and is receptive to suggestions and new ideas. Recommend new techniques, systems, and procedures
• Provides clear, concise instructions. Assists in resolving technical issues

What you'll bring:

• 2 - 5 years of experience of transportation/logistics/distribution coordinator experience,
• preferably in a distribution center or understanding of internal processes
• Knowledge of distribution center management in areas such as bulk and pick pack
• Knowledge of LTL, TL, and containerized shipments
• Strong communication and organization skills
• Lean experience strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of metrics used to assist management in warehouse environment
• Detailed oriented
• Customer focused

Within 3 months, you'll:

• Complete your Atkore immersion program.
• Understand how your job will help deliver Atkore's strategy.
• Gain an understanding of your team.
• Gain an understanding of the training materials and procedures your team owns.

Within 6 months, you'll:

• Be proficient in completing bill of lading, packing list, seal assignment, and bar code assignments.
• Lead the shipping desk operations by supporting the Supervisor in directing workflow for the shift.
• Participate in a Kaizen event.

Within 12 months, you'll:

• Contribute ideas in process improvement including KPI's of Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost.
• Have firm understanding of how the transportation department routes and appoints orders.

Atkore is a four-time Great Place to Work certified company and a two-time Top Workplaces USA award winner! We're committed to creating an engaged, aligned workforce driven by a collaborative culture. Our team strives for breakthrough results and stays focused on being standout leaders. We consistently live the Atkore mission, strategic priorities, and behaviors consistent with our core values.

Join our team and align yourself with an industry leader!