Slotting Coordinator - Cooper-Booth Wholesale Company

Summary: The Slotting Coordinator is responsible for designating item (SKU) locations to optimize the flow of product selection. Ensures that all products are located in appropriate pick slots in the correct warehouse areas (dry/cooler/freezer/satellite warehouse). Ensures that all products are ergonomically slotted to reduce personal injury and/or product damage. This position works to find solutions to slotting inefficiencies by analyzing data with various spreadsheet/software applications. Requires ability to professionally and effectively interface between warehouse, purchasing and inventory control departments. This role will function as a team member within the department and across functions, as required, and perform any other duties assigned to best serve the company's internal and external customers.

Schedule: Monday through Thursday 6pm-4am

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Maintain safe working conditions
• Evaluate current product placement and make changes as necessary
• Set optimum location capacity to make the best use of space and reduce replenishment
• Initiates and manages the set-up of slotting new items. Analyzes estimated velocity, slot and product dimension requirements to ensure correct set up prior to receipt
• Ensures products / product location information is correct in AFS system
• Monitor warehouse management system for open slots
• Ensures pick locations and check-digits are properly displayed
• Analyzes variety of reports/data to effectively resolve slotting issues and verify slot contents and counts. Routinely reviews inventory movement and effectiveness of slot locations
• Uses systems and data to slot items correctly by velocity, cube, and weight to minimize number of replenishments, increase productivity and minimize potential for personal injury and product damage
• Ensures all data is updated routinely and timely to allow for informed and effective decision making across all departments
• Update, through data entry, slot changes, alterations, expansions, etc., to ensure that the system correctly identifies product location at all times
• Inspects and maintains pick slot efficiency and effectiveness to ensure optimal performance
• Rearrange product in the warehouse to maximize total cubic feet usage of available warehouse space
• Performs general housekeeping duties in work area as needed. Secures all equipment and completes all necessary paperwork at end of shift
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Equipment Operation:

• Conform to appropriate equipment (i.e. forklifts, pallet jacks) operation rules and practices to reduce accidents and injuries.
• Ensure that assigned equipment is maintained and clean, and report repair or service needs to the equipment mechanic in an effort to reduce equipment damage.
• Observe all safety rules, regulations, and sanitation policies to reduce accidents, injuries, and equipment damage.
• Use equipment horns when driving out of storage areas into unobstructed view areas, and when entering walkways or row intersections to reduce accidents, injuries and equipment damage.
• Plug batteries into power outlet when not in use to ensure the availability of fully operational equipment.

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.

• Capable of performing physical labor that requires constant moving and frequent lifting, pushing, pulling, stacking, and carrying items up to 55 lbs throughout duration of shift (10+) hours
• Capable of reaching, squatting, kneeling, bending, standing and walking frequently during shift
• Capable of working in an environment with varying temperatures, as low as -10 degrees F
• Must pass a pre-employment physical and lift test specific to the essential physical requirements of the position

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. 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.

• Must execute good work habits, including safety procedures
• Must have the ability to read and interpret documents such as operating and safety instructions and procedure
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Able to work productively and independently
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with all levels of management
• Maintain composure is stressful situations
• Proper sense of urgency with all levels of management and employees