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Distribution Coordinator II

J.B. Hunt

Romulus, MIFull-timePosted 4 days agoStill listed 3 days ago

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Compensation
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Location
Romulus, MI
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

Under general supervision, the Distribution Coordinator II manages warehouse and operational functions, including inventory, material handling, carriers, and personnel. The role supports accurate and timely delivery, safety, customer service, and operational efficiency, and may involve administrative duties, personnel training, yard management, and filling in for other workers. The coordinator must be able to work across shifts, including nights and weekends, and occasional travel may be necessary.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Customer ServiceInformation ProcessingConflict ResolutionSituational AnalysisAdaptabilityRelationship BuildingService DeliveryCommunicationInfluenceDistributionWarehouse OperationsTrainingLifting

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED2+ Years Transportation/Logistics, Business Administration, Account Management, or Military ExperienceBachelor's in Business Administration, Transportation/Logistics, Supply Chain, or Related Field1+ Years Transportation/Logistics, Business Administration, Account Management, or Military Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave

Full job description

Job Title: Distribution Coordinator II Department: Supply Chain Country: United States of America State/Province: Michigan City: Romulus Full/Part Time: Full time Job Summary: Under general supervision, this position manages specific functions of the warehouse and operations including warehouse, temporary contracted workers, carriers, and/or company drivers including receipt, inventory, material handling, and safety of goods coming through the warehouse. Provides general oversight of operations that ensures a safe, reliable environment, and works with internal and external contacts to ensure accurate management, routing, and delivery of inventory. Incumbents must be able to work any shift to satisfy the demand for flexibility in scheduling to ensure operational success. This includes but is not limited to, day shifts, night shifts, and weekend shifts. Occasional travel for training, meetings, and account coverage may be necessary as the business need arises. Job Description: Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage the daily warehouse operations of processing inventory in compliance with established internal controls; ensure the timely and accurate processing of goods to customers and/or vendors and the maintenance, cleanliness, and proper environment of the warehouse
  • Build and maintain positive professional relationships with personnel to minimize turnover and maximize ongoing productivity
  • Assist with on-time service and meet customer requirements, including managing exceptions on freight and ETA adjustments based on pick-up and delivery schedules, and other environmental factors on the road
  • Communicate operational safety standards, warehousing, material handling, and shipping requirements; take proactive steps to create a positive safety culture at their accounts by enforcing company policies, ensuring compliance, and company safety requirements are being met
  • Work with personnel and/or drivers to resolve service issues, routing receipt, inventory, material handling, and safety of goods coming through the warehouse, etc. as they occur throughout the day and, where necessary, when on call; May coordinate warehouse resources in order to maintain working processes
  • Perform administrative duties such as payroll, management of the Net-Revenue budget, safety event reviews, filing and documenting, defect documentation, resolving pay issues, invoicing, and/or creating operational or financial reports
  • Maximize efficiency of operations and profitability, make recommendations for continuous improvement, and measure key performance indicators for both operations and warehouse processes
  • Utilize personnel management including training and orientation of personnel, and assistance with internal and third-party (customer) systems
  • Fill in for absent or unavailable personnel and on special projects related to optimizing operations and achieving profitability
  • May assist warehouse workers with duties including but not limited to operating loading/unloading vehicles, preparing goods and materials, and processing receipts, inventory, etc.
  • Assist in yard management as part of daily tasks

Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma/GED AND 2-3 years of experience in transportation/logistics, business administration, account management, &/or equivalent military experience AND the ability to work across multiple shifts including nights and/or weekends if needed
  • Demonstration of the following skills and abilities through education, certifications, military, or other experiences.
  • Customer service skills
  • Ability to process information with high levels of accuracy
  • Ability to anticipate, recognize, and deal effectively with existing or potential conflicts at the individual, group, or situation level
  • Ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment
  • Ability to adapt to changing environments
  • Ability to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with clients, vendors, and peers
  • Ability to meet or exceed team/driver needs and expectations and provide excellent service in a direct or indirect manner
  • Effective communication skills
  • Ability to influence

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelors in Business Administration, Transportation/Logistics, Supply Chain, or related field AND 1-2 years of experience in transportation/logistics, business administration, account management, &/or equivalent military experience
  • Experience in distribution
  • Experience in warehouse operations
  • Experience training others
  • Ability to fulfill physical requirements (lift/move appliances up to 100 pounds)

This position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship.

Compensation: Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include skills, education, experience, geography, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position may be eligible for annual bonus and incentives based on profitability or volumes in accordance with the terms of the Company’s bonus and incentive plans, as applicable and in effect from time to time.

Benefits: The Company offers the following benefits for full-time positions, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, as may be in effect from time to time: medical benefit, dental benefit, vision benefit, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, paid time off commensurate with tenure (includes vacation and sick time), six weeks of paid maternity leave along with two weeks of paid parental leave, and six paid holidays annually.

Education: Bachelors: Business Administration/Management, Bachelors: Logistics Management, Bachelors: Supply Chain Management, Bachelors: Transportation Logistics, GED (Required), High School (Required) Work Experience: Business Administration, Customer Service/Account Manager, Transportation/Logistics Certifications:

Job Opening ID: 00645381 Distribution Coordinator II (Fill Date: 10/26/2026)

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements 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. Both J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. and Hunt Mexicana S.A. de C.V. are equal employment opportunity employers without regard to any characteristic protected under applicable law, including veterans and disability.

How this job compares

Set against the 1,641 open Warehouse Operations jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • US median$70–91K/yr302 salary ranges
  • US median$22–25/hr633 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 26 open Warehouse Operations jobs in Michigan and 1,641 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Michigan
Experience
This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience; Warehouse Operations postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years at the median (859 postings).
Education
79 of the 1,641 open Warehouse Operations jobs (5%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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