Slotting Coordinator - Johnson Brothers

Johnson Brothers is a multi-generational family-owned wine, beer, and spirits distributor in the United States. Founded by Lynn Johnson in 1953, the company remains committed to its founding values of work ethic, passion, innovation, teamwork, excellence, and integrity. Through forging strong partnerships with top-tier suppliers globally, Johnson Brothers offers an exceptional portfolio of world-class brands to customer partners across 17 states. With a dedicated team of 3,800, Johnson Brothers remains committed to delivering excellence and continued growth across its operations. For the second consecutive year, Johnson Brothers has been honored as one of the Most Trustworthy Companies in America by Newsweek.

Explore exciting career opportunities at Johnson Brothers across a range of functions. Whether your expertise lies in accounting, finance, customer service, sales, trade development, or information technology, we have opportunities tailored for you. Join us and be part of a dynamic team driving innovation and excellence in the beverage industry.

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Operating since 1987, Johnson Brothers of Indiana is one of the state’s largest distributors. The company began its operation in Michigan City and Fort Wayne as Indiana Wholesale Wine & Liquor. Today, our more than 200 team members provide our portfolio of world-class wines and spirits to retail stores, iconic restaurants, and world-class hotels throughout the Hoosier state.

This position will maximize warehouse picking and replenishment efficiencies through effective item placement and data analysis using company methods and procedures.

Job Description:

Job duties:

• Utilize a variety of tools to include MS Excel and JBLC slotting tools to evaluate slotting locations.    
• Assign pick locations for new items for optimal picking and replenishment considering balancing work load across multiple work zones.
• Use slotting strategies for all new product releases, to include limited releases, seasonal products, and historical sales patterns.
• Analyze historical and forecast data to determine product placement for existing items in an effort to optimize worker productivity.
• Generate Moves List for items that require location changes based on sales and JBLC slotting tools.
• Work closely with Warehouse Manager and all warehouse employees for creative and innovative slotting to include slot capacities, location accuracy and safety concerns.
• Assign and maintain permanent locations and capacities in WMS.
• Dynamically slot products by using company tools to decrease pick times and replenishment activities.
• Other duties as assigned by warehouse manager on as-needed basis.

Job requirements:

• High school graduate or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Ability and experience operating a pallet jack and forklift equipment
• Microsoft office proficiencies (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Experience using a WMS (Warehouse Management System)
• Verbal and written communication skills for interacting with all levels of an organization
• Ability to work independently and to make sound decisions
• Exceptional organization skills with the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Johnson Brothers is committed to providing equal employment opportunity and equal treatment in employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender/gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, military status or any other basis in protected by applicable federal, state and local law. Johnson Brothers makes employment decisions based solely on the basis of qualifications for the job.

Worker Sub-Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time