Distribution Coordinator

at  Calavo Growers Inc

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The essential functions of the job include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Balance and track all 3rd party warehouse inventories.
• Ship and receive sales orders, PO’s and transfers.
• Troubleshoot and resolve inventory discrepancies.
• Work with Calavo warehouses to assist in inventory and repack issues.
• Process all returns for warehouses.
• Enter adjustments and credits upon approval.
• Scan all back-up paperwork.
• Compile all month end inventories; organize and help resolve any issues.
• Other duties and projects as assigned or required.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration from an accredited college or university or an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required experience, knowledge, skills and ability.
• Three plus years of experience in inventory and distribution, preferably in the agricultural (avocado) industry.
• Experience working in a chilled food facility or related environment is preferred.
• Good knowledge and understanding of Safe work practices common to the trades.
• Bilingual (Spanish / English) helpful
• Must be detail oriented.
• Basic math skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES

• Able to work independently and cross functionally across an organization.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Ability to prioritize and plan work activities; uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans.
• Demonstrated knowledge of inventory systems.
• Possess excellent PC skills in MS Office; intermediate level of experience using Excel; as well as working knowledge of order entry, inventory, and freight systems.
• Must have excellent critical thinking skills to resolve problems by gathering and analyzing information skillfully in a timely manner.
• Possess excellent sound and accurate judgment.

PAY RANGE:

• The actual hourly wage for this role will be determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s skills and experience.
• Please note that base pay is one important aspect of a compelling Total Rewards package. The base pay range indicated here does not include any additional benefits or cash bonuses that you may be eligible for based on your role and/or employment type.
  WORK DEMANDS / PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this Job it is primarily (sedentary or working in a chilled factory or warehouse environment), the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, talk or hear; sit for prolong periods and use hands to finger, handle, lift or feel. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
  May be exposed periodically to chilled or warm temperatures within the operation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
  Calavo Growers is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Calavo is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Calavo are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Calavo will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

• Balance and track all 3rd party warehouse inventories.
• Ship and receive sales orders, PO’s and transfers.
• Troubleshoot and resolve inventory discrepancies.
• Work with Calavo warehouses to assist in inventory and repack issues.
• Process all returns for warehouses.
• Enter adjustments and credits upon approval.
• Scan all back-up paperwork.
• Compile all month end inventories; organize and help resolve any issues.
• Other duties and projects as assigned or required