Distribution Administrator - Logistics (Indianapolis Distribution Ctr)

Distribution Administrator / Claims Researcher

The Distribution Administrator / Claims Researcher supports warehouse operations by coordinating appointments, managing shipping and receiving documentation, researching inventory issues, and performing audits and reconciliations. This role promotes accurate product movement, complete records, and timely resolution of operational and claims-related issues through strong clerical, inventory, and system-based support.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and schedule loads while working closely with carriers and internal teams to support on-time appointments.
• Monitor operations within a 48-hour planning window to identify and resolve errors before scheduled appointments.
• Manage overweight and over-cube loads, record seal numbers, enter pallet counts, and close loads accurately.
• Upload inbound and outbound paperwork to SharePoint and maintain logs, scans, files, and other operational records.
• Communicate with guards, carriers, and internal departments regarding truck flow, arrival times, priority loads, detention verification, and related operational concerns.
• Prepare, process, and verify shipping and receiving documentation, including bills of lading, proof of delivery, and purchase orders.
• Research inventory discrepancies, lost product, suspended product, and purchase order variances using SAP and Blue Yonder.
• Locate and reconcile product in the warehouse to improve inventory accuracy and reduce claim exposure.
• Audit inbound and outbound loads, verify outbound paperwork, and ensure yard checks and load details are accurate and completed on time.
• Count and confirm product on Food Safety Hold and assist with returns, tracking, and communication with Food Safety Quality Assurance.
• Systematically damage out product as needed when reconciling.
• Support general clerical operations, including paperwork audits, binder maintenance, temperature probe calibration, and front desk organization.
• May be required to train others on your role or the other roles you support.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Work Environment: This role may require sitting, standing, and walking for extended periods. Team members may be exposed to temperatures ranging from -5 to 35 degrees for up to 12 hours and may also perform prolonged clerical work. Required PPE will be provided.

This position is for 1st Shift: Monday – Friday (08:00 AM-04:45 PM)

Additional Notices - This location does not accept rehires at this time.

Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience: Experience in office, warehouse, inventory, or logistics operations preferred; 3+ years of office experience preferred.

Computer Skills: Strong computer proficiency required, including Microsoft Office. Experience with SAP and BlueYonder preferred. Must be able to prepare basic correspondence, work with spreadsheets, manage email communication, and perform system-based research and reporting.

Travel: None.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None.

* Resume Required to be Considered for this Role *

Work Shift:

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

For Professional Management levels, internal applicants should either upload a resume to their application OR complete their application fully showing current and past work experience in the sections provided.

The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.