Distribution Coordinator
Avantor
Summary
The Distribution Coordinator ensures that orders being sent out of the site meet and/or exceed customer expectations by making sure orders are shipped properly and are packed according to customers demands. This position prepares, analyzes, and communicates reports, and fulfills administrative duties required by the Warehouse Manager.
Job description
The Opportunity
The Distribution Coordinator ensures that orders being sent out of the site meet and/or exceed customer expectations by making sure orders are shipped properly and are packed according to customers demands. This position prepares, analyzes, and communicates reports, and fulfills administrative duties required by the Warehouse Manager.
1st shift: 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, Monday - Friday
How you will thrive and be successful
- Ensures proper procedures are met per customer shipping specifications prior to shipping.
- Processes paperwork (bill of ladings) for shipments.
- Works directly with leaders in various departments to ensure shipments are processed accurately and sets up for proper delivery means.
- Communicates with LTL carriers to ensure there is enough room on the truck for product.
- Maintains and supports general logistics issues by either email or phone with carriers for delivery and/or pickup.
- Performs, analyzes and communicates all reports weekly/monthly/yearly.
Requirements
- High School or GED is required
- 1+ years in Logistics / Warehouse experience
- Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel, Word, Access is required
- SAP knowledge preferred
- Ability to work on a team within the department as well as others outside of department - Advanced
- Ability to efficiently manage time and meet all deadlines - Advanced
- Must possess excellent organizational skills - Intermediate
- Strong communication skills - Intermediate
Company overview
Avantor is a leading global provider of mission-critical products and services to customers in the life sciences and advanced technology industries. Founded in 1904 as J.T. Baker Chemical Company, the company has evolved into a Fortune 500 organization with operations in over 30 countries and serving more than 300,000 customer locations worldwide. Avantor's comprehensive portfolio supports virtually every stage of research, development, and production activities across biopharma, healthcare, education, government, and advanced technology sectors. The company specializes in providing high-purity chemicals, laboratory equipment, single-use bioprocessing systems, and specialized services that enable breakthroughs in medicine, healthcare, and technology. With approximately 14,500 employees globally, Avantor plays a crucial role in supporting scientific innovation, including significant contributions to COVID-19 vaccine manufacturing through its synthetic lipid production capabilities. The company went public in 2019 and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AVTR.