Special Order Coordinator

Job Title: Special Order coordinator

Location: Omaha, NE

Hours: M-F 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Compana Pet Brands is a global leader in pet care and nutrition dedicated to enriching the lives of pets and their families today and for generations to come.

We are actively seeking a Special Order Coordinator to join our growing organization and help us Nuture What You Love!

As a Special Order Coordinator, you'll make an impact by:

• Working with Transportation Coordinator and carriers to ship all special orders on-time and in full.
• Printing all necessary labels and ensure proper placement of labels to all special shipments.
• Ensuring the proper pallet/load configurations and markings are adhered to, per customer routing guides.
• Coordinating the picking and storage of all special orders to be able to organize and track all shipments as they process through the building.
• Developing checklists, SOP’s and processes as new special-order requirements are introduced.
• Allocating orders and generate moves to facilitate the picking process for order completion.
• Monitoring appropriate inventory reports and ensure location and inventory issues are addressed timely.

Education and Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 5 years of logistics and warehousing experience

Required Skills/Abilities

• Ability to give and follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees, vendors and customers
• Ability to organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines
• Basic math and computer skills to include proficiency with MS Office programs
• Ability to work with hay and hay-based products
• Ability to bend, twist and lift 65 pounds while working
• Ability to operate a forklift and other equipment needed to move material
• Knowledge of Continuous Improvement methodology.
• To better ensure the operational performance and safety of the business and the individual, the ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions in English is required.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours are Monday-Thursday 4:00 pm - 2:00 am Fridays as needed. These hours are subject to change based upon Company needs. Must have the flexibility to work overtime as needed and weekend hours by demand. Consistent and regular attendance is a required job function.

Work Environment

Due to the nature of the work, employee must be able to stand for long hours at a time, perform repetitive tasks with minimal supervision, and withstand hot temperatures. Must wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.

Disclaimer: This description is representative only and is not exhaustive of the tasks this position may be required to perform.