• Distribution Center Coordinator

    Bridgestone Americas (Williamsburg, KY)


    Company Overview

     

    Firestone Airide, specializes in air spring manufacturing and technology with a history of more than 80 years of research and development on technologically advanced air springs for the global marketplace. Firestone engineers air springs and related products for commercial trucks and trailers, cars, sport utility vehicles, light trucks, mini vans, motor homes, buses, agricultural equipment, rail and industrial applications.

     

    Job Category

     

    Supply Chain & Procurement

    Position Summary

    This position is responsible for the timely execution of Distribution Center process flow while maintaining safety, quality & financial controls. This individual will manage processes associated with planning, directing, & monitoring all warehouse activities including:

     

    • Shipping & receiving

    • Material handling & storage

    • Order fulfillment, pick/pack

    • Packaging

    • Inventory integrity & records management

    • Billing

     

    This person will also be responsible to track Distribution Center & team member performance metrics and plans/executes continuous improvement initiatives. The teammate will also be asked to help promote & role model a positive teammate culture.

    Responsibilities

    + Collaborates with manager to execute strategies to promote the safety, welfare, & productivity of Firestone people, assets, and business.

    + Promotes a culture of safety, learning, & continuous improvement. Acts as role model.

    + Directs work tasks for operating team members. Assumes supervisory responsibility in absence of manager or supervisor.

    + Sets day to day objectives, organizes workflow, provides guidance, and executes strategies to meet DC team goals & support of plant.

    + Utilizes problem solving skills to solve issues that may arise, also recommends changes within DC policies/procedures.

    + Maintains customer returnable packaging process, including recordkeeping and reporting.

    + Gathers data necessary to report KPI’s. Evaluates KPI performance and recommends and/or implements corrective actions when necessary.

    + Ensures accurate and timely SAP transactions, physical moves, and cycle counts to support inventory and financial integrity.

    + Coordinates with plant, Supply Chain, Customer Service, and other stakeholders to improve customer satisfaction.

    + Ensures all DC operations comply with and support Quality & Environmental Management Systems.

    + Produces data reports, queries, & other information to use for tactical & strategic decisions.

    + Coordinates inbound and outbound shipments (plant shuttle, LTL, TL, parcel, air, international). Works with carriers to resolve issues.

    + Identifies and manages continuous improvement projects from SQD and lean initiatives. Participates on joint projects with plant, customer service, sales, LSCM, and customers.

    + Internal quality audits and related document control.

    + Other duties as assigned.

    Minimum Qualifications

    Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience, or 3+ years of experience in distribution, logistics, warehousing, supply, or transportation.

     

    Experience with SAP or other ERP system.

     

    Strong analytical and communication skills.

     

    Proficient in MS Office software.

     

    What we offer

     

    At Bridgestone, what really matters is to foster co-creation opportunities and empowering you to be creative and curious to make mobility safer, more efficient, and more sustainable for future generations. Whatever role you fill, when you represent Bridgestone, you are a valued teammate, and part of our larger mission to “Serve Society with Superior Quality”, for that, we offer you more than just a competitive compensation; we will provide you:

     

    + A supportive and engaging onboarding experience to ensure a smooth transition into our team.

    + The opportunity to develop and grow, through training and regular mentorship.

    + Corporate Social Responsibility activities.

    + A truly global, dynamic and challenging work environment.

    + Agility and work/life effectiveness and your long-term well-being.

    + A diverse and inclusive team.

     

    _Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is our policy to consider for employment all individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law._

     

    Employment Eligibility

     

    If hired, a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment.