Posted: 1/31/25
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Distribution Coordinator

Mountain Xpress
Asheville, North Carolina

Searching for an energetic coordinator with experience assisting or managing a complex distribution system. Candidate should have a 4-year college degree or the equivalent professional experience. Looking for someone with a professional work ethic who can work independently, who doesn’t mind rolling their sleeves up to accomplish tasks, and who enjoys driving through the 8 county area where we distribute . Position includes both deskwork and fieldwork, requiring both some mechanical savvy, diplomacy and a thorough working knowledge of Excel spreadsheets. Must have an excellent driving record.

Duties include:

Administer a 9-route, 650-distribution-point network

Find and incorporate new locations

Maintain good relationships with businesses that distribute Xpress

Keep accurate circulation data

Adjust placement numbers weekly for optimal pick-up rate during all four seasons

Determine the weekly press run

Supervise a team of independent contractors

Track & enter contractor pay data

Maintain indoor and outdoor equipment

Receive all deliveries using pallet jack

Maintain a 1000-foot warehouse space with archive collection and current inventory

Coordinator works under the supervision of the Distribution Manager. We distribute a variety of exciting products including our news, arts and entertainment weekly (22,000 distribution), as well as three seasonal guides. Coordinator receives publications, inventories product, and allocates correct quantities for delivery drivers. Assists with in-house mailings and parcel shipping, and fills in for absent drivers and hires new ones. Administers contracts with independent contractor drivers. Organizes bulk deliveries for visitor centers, special events, festivals, and promotions. Maintains company van. Full-time position w/benefits. Salary based on experience.

To Apply:

Email your resume to xpressjob@mountainx.com. No walk-ins, please.

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