Manager, Distribution Center - Slotting and Space Management

Preferred Qualifications 5 years of experience in warehouse slotting, warehouse management, or inventory control Excel Proficiency - Pivot Tables, Formulas, lookups WMS Experience - SAP Job Summary Manages inventory flow and slotting within the distribution center, ensuring optimal placement and system configuration to support efficient throughput and align with the facility’s overall flow strategy. Collaborates with cross-functional teams to design and implement flow improvements, identify opportunities for operational enhancements, and drive initiatives that maximize efficiency. Major Tasks, Responsibilities, and Key Accountabilities Leads the slotting and warehouse flow process with the local DC leadership team, driving process changes in alignment with overall goals and direction from central Flow & Slotting team leadership. Monitors key performance indicators (KPIs) related to stock rotation, bin saturation, and overall warehouse flow. Drives slotting and flow improvements by trialing and implementing tools, processes, and system enhancements with cross-functional teams to reduce cost and improve productivity. Utilizes standard slotting tools (as determined by the central Flow & Slotting team) to identify and prioritize slotting opportunities, acting on the highest-value opportunities to support building productivity and throughput. Partners with safety teams to ensure slotting and flow efforts promote a safe associate environment, including proper equipment segregation, ergonomic placement of high-volume items, and accessible positioning of heavy products. Monitors warehouse capacity and proactively plans for seasonal inventory and sales demand increases, supporting temporary inventory needs as determined by central inventory planning and purchasing teams. Collaborates with operations and IT teams to identify and execute improvement methods. Analyzes inventory data to determine optimal product placements and support overall distribution center efficiency. Nature and Scope Solutions require analysis and investigation. Achieves planned results by decisions and actions based on professional methods, business principles, and practical experience. Manages a group or team of professional individual contributors and/or indirectly supervises support staff. Work Environment Typically located in a comfortable environment but with regular exposure to factors that may cause noticeable discomfort or a moderate risk of accident or illness, such as temperature extremes, moving machinery, loud noises, and fumes. Requires intermittent periods during which continuous physical exertion is required, such as walking, standing, stooping, climbing, lifting, and maneuvering material or equipment that may be heavy (50 pounds) or awkward. Typically requires overnight travel 5% to 20% of the time. Education and Experience Typically requires BS/BA in a related discipline. Generally 7 years of experience in a related field. May require certification. Advanced degree may offset less experience in some disciplines. Our Goals for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion We are committed to creating a culture that promotes equity, respect, and advocacy for every HD Supply associate. We value the diversity of our people. Equal Employment Opportunity HD Supply is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. At HD Supply, we believe that our core purpose is to improve our associates’ lives and equip them with the tools needed to provide exceptional customer experiences every day. As one of the largest industrial distributors in North America, we enable our customers’ success by consistently delivering what they need, where and when they need it. HD SUPPLY has more than 80 years of experience supporting our customers with leadership positions in the maintenance, repair and operations (MRO). With 44 distribution centers spread across 25 states and two Canadian provinces, HD Supply provides an expansive offering of approximately 200,000 SKUs featuring high-quality, name-brand and proprietary products – all at competitive prices. Combine this with our industry-leading, value-add services – including localized jobsite delivery, will-call and direct-ship options, diversified logistics and innovative solutions – and you can see why our more than 300,000 customers continue to trust HD Supply as their first choice supplier for getting the job done.