Description

SUMMARY

The Distribution Manager directs and oversees the distribution, logistics, and warehouse departments. This position develops logistics plans and procedures to ensure that internal and customer needs are met; creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the warehouse and logistics teams; develops policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Constantly evaluate warehouse process and procedures.

· Ensure goals and objectives are clear and two-way communication is established and effective.

· Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

· Develop and maintain distribution center operations business plans to include all programs, P&L and customer requirements.

· Direct communication and coordination of timely product receipt, product organization, capacity and storage of product in warehouse.

· Direct and implement a plan to reduce property or financial losses.

· Accountable to drive the financial performance of the site by ensuring that budgeted productivity, labor, and other expenses are achieved.

· Plan, direct, and is accountable for all warehouse operations including, deliveries, shipping, receiving, order processing, inventory and auditing.

· Implement and monitor Human Resource compliance, asset protection, safety controls, overseeing the safety of our people and products, operational and quality assurance reviews.

· Implement and enforce warehouse and logistics operation systems that create more efficiencies.

· Works closely with the Logistics and Warehouse teams to determine the best practice for product handling and storage requirements.

· Responsible for identifying problem areas and procedural deficiencies relating to stock shortages.

· Ensure appropriate training is initiated and completed for all warehouse employees to support the team.

· Provide feedback and drive accountability throughout the organization

· Follow company policies and practices as outlined in the Employee Handbook and/or applicable employment agreement. Follows safety guidelines and procedures in accordance with the job.

· Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field or equivalent experience.

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in warehouse, inventory and logistics management.

• Working knowledge of ERP and Warehouse Management systems.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communications.

• Strong attention to detail and follow-through skills, with ability to convey ideas clearly.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

· Actively supports and complies with Company’s objectives, guidelines and commitment to Quality and Safety, with an emphasis on continual improvement.

· Must be able to interact effectively and cooperatively with employees at all levels.

· Must have the ability to complete assignments within the timeframe specified by the Manager.

· Must be flexible regarding working hours. Must be able to work evenings and weekends, with or without advanced notice.

· Ensures that staff is contributing at maximum potential through rigorous hiring practices and an emphasis on training and development initiatives, including coaching and counseling direct reports in their performance and professional development, with final authority for approving pay increases, hiring decisions and disciplinary actions.

· Emphasizes ethical leadership and decision-making to protect Company’s brand and reputation.

· Establishes challenging, productive and achievable goals for direct reports; measure results by establishing checkpoints to track progress.

· Must be able to travel, nationally and internationally, as necessary.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

· While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be constantly required to execute standard physical activities within the facility areas (i.e. stand, walk, sit, use hands/fingers).

· While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be occasionally required to execute non-standard physical activities within the facility areas (i.e. climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch).

· Ability to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

· This position requires repetitive hand/wrist activities.