What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Manager - Distribution Center (On-Site) position at Hoya Vision Care?
What You’ll Do
Leadership & Operational Support
- Serve as the primary backup to the General Manager; lead the DC in their absence.
- Work closely with 3PL leadership to forecast labor needs, align daily workflow, and uphold productivity expectations.
- Partner with Customer Service, IT, Quality, Purchasing, and other cross-functional teams to ensure smooth daily operations.
Continuous Improvement & Performance
- Support and lead initiatives that reduce cost, improve workflow efficiency, and increase order accuracy.
- Monitor KPIs and drive corrective actions with 3PL partners and internal teams.
- Promote a culture of safety, quality, and operational excellence.
Execution & Problem Solving
- Oversee key warehouse processes, including inbound/outbound operations, inventory accuracy, cycle counts, and returns.
- Investigate issues such as mis‑ships, system discrepancies, or product quality concerns; implement corrective actions quickly.
- Lead critical DC administrative tasks such as reporting of inbound receipts, ensuring availability of warehouse supplies, coordination with building vendors, and document preparation for exports, cross-docks and factory direct shipments.
- Support special projects such as warehouse reorganization, layout improvements, and process changes.
What Makes You Successful
- 3 years of experience in supply chain, warehousing, or DC operations (3PL experience a plus).
- Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple teams.
- Demonstrated ability to lead through influence in a 3PL‑managed environment.
- Analytical mindset with a drive to improve processes and reduce waste.
- Comfortable managing priorities in a fast‑paced, hands-on operational environment.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education & Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 3-5 years working experience in either Supply Chain oriented or Warehouse Distribution environment
• Combination of education and experience may be accepted in lieu of Bachelor’s degree
• Experience in the Optical Industry preferred
• Familiarity with commercial invoice formats & import/export procedures
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a strong plus
• Strong knowledge of MS Office (Word, MS Excel and Powerpoint) is required
Leadership & Operational Support
- Serve as the primary backup to the General Manager; lead the DC in their absence.
- Work closely with 3PL leadership to forecast labor needs, align daily workflow, and uphold productivity expectations.
- Partner with Customer Service, IT, Quality, Purchasing, and other cross-functional teams to ensure smooth daily operations.
Continuous Improvement & Performance
- Support and lead initiatives that reduce cost, improve workflow efficiency, and increase order accuracy.
- Monitor KPIs and drive corrective actions with 3PL partners and internal teams.
- Promote a culture of safety, quality, and operational excellence.
Execution & Problem Solving
- Oversee key warehouse processes, including inbound/outbound operations, inventory accuracy, cycle counts, and returns.
- Investigate issues such as mis‑ships, system discrepancies, or product quality concerns; implement corrective actions quickly.
- Lead critical DC administrative tasks such as reporting of inbound receipts, ensuring availability of warehouse supplies, coordination with building vendors, and document preparation for exports, cross-docks and factory direct shipments.
- Support special projects such as warehouse reorganization, layout improvements, and process changes.
What Makes You Successful
- 3 years of experience in supply chain, warehousing, or DC operations (3PL experience a plus).
- Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple teams.
- Demonstrated ability to lead through influence in a 3PL‑managed environment.
- Analytical mindset with a drive to improve processes and reduce waste.
- Comfortable managing priorities in a fast‑paced, hands-on operational environment.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education & Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 3-5 years working experience in either Supply Chain oriented or Warehouse Distribution environment
• Combination of education and experience may be accepted in lieu of Bachelor’s degree
• Experience in the Optical Industry preferred
• Familiarity with commercial invoice formats & import/export procedures
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a strong plus
• Strong knowledge of MS Office (Word, MS Excel and Powerpoint) is required