Order Fulfillment Coordinator

Major Functions

The Order Fulfillment Coordinator supports warehouse order fulfillment by completing assigned order-processing tasks in the WMS and ensuring required documentation is accurate and available for warehouse and transportation teams. The role monitors order status , identifies exceptions (e.g., shortages, discrepancies, system issues), and escalates concerns through established procedures. This position supports service levels through accurate transaction processing, communication, and adherence to standard operating procedures.

Responsibilities

• Execute assigned steps in the customer order fulfillment process within the WMS, including order release, status updates, staging transactions, shipment confirmation, and invoice-related system processing, in accordance with established procedures.
• Coordinate the release and flow of customer orders to support timely picking, staging, loading, and shipment across all order types, including customer pickups, local routes, long-haul, and cross-dock shipments.
• Prepare, organize, and distribute required order, shipment, and invoice documentation by route and shipment to support warehouse, dock, transportation, and accounting processes.
• Review product availability in pick locations using system tools; identify potential shortages, discrepancies, or system variances and communicate findings to Inventory Control or warehouse leadership for resolution.
• Perform required spot checks and verification steps, including reviewing order details and flagged or random-weight items (e.g., meat and cheese) when prompted by procedures, and escalate variances according to established guidelines to support billing accuracy and inventory integrity.
• Monitor pick-location status and request replenishment support from designated warehouse personnel when inventory appears low or depleted, following established replenishment and escalation procedures.
• Support cross-dock operations by preparing system transactions and documentation, organizing paperwork, and communicating order readiness and exceptions to appropriate operational contacts.
• Communicate order status, staging readiness, and shipment documentation needs to Dock Coordinators and Transportation in alignment with shipment schedules and delivery sequencing.
• Ensure customer orders are accurately processed and invoiced within the WMS prior to departure, in accordance with established billing procedures and controls.
• Maintain organized and accurate invoice-related documentation by route and shipment, including the addition and tracking of open credit memo documentation as required by procedure.
• Assist with customer pickup preparation by verifying order accuracy, confirming required documentation is complete, and communicating readiness to the appropriate team prior to release.
• Receive, safeguard, and accurately document customer payments, including cash and checks, in accordance with established cash-handling and financial control procedures.
• Safeguard and disburse petty cash in accordance with established procedures; maintain required logs, receipts, and daily documentation, and submit records to accounting for reconciliation and review.
• Identify , document, and report WMS or system issues that may impact order processing, inventory visibility, billing accuracy, or shipment flow; follow established troubleshooting steps and escalate issues to the appropriate supervisor , IT, or support function.
• Follow company procedures related to order processing, documentation accuracy, inventory handling, and financial controls; maintain consistent attention to detail and support required service levels within the warehouse operation.
  
  

Qualifications

• Experience in warehouse operations, logistics , or order fulfillment coordination
• Working knowledge of WMS systems preferred
• Strong attention to detail related to inventory, weights, and invoicing
• Ability to manage multiple workflows in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Bilingual Spanish/English required