What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Director, Warehouse and Distribution position at Nutramax Laboratories?
Nutramax desires to provide a drug-free, healthful, and safe workplace. We hold a zero-tolerance policy for drug use. Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a preemployment background check and drug screen (subject to applicable law).
This position is 100% on site, Monday through Friday - 8:30am - 5pm, and you may be required to work in any SC location based on need.
Summary of the Position: Lead all warehouse and distribution functions across multiple sites with multiple shifts. This leadership role requires both customer-facing and manufacturing-facing interaction. Essential skill requirements include:
- Strong, positive people skills
- Analytical, hands-on problem solving
- ERP systems and spreadsheet capabilities
- Cross-functional team building experience
Ideal candidate will have experience dealing with distributors, brick and mortar retailers, and ecommerce customers, particularly Amazon. This role requires a quick learner capable of growing along with the organization. This position will work with operations, marketing/business teams, finance, and other functional partners to deliver the desired product to the intended customer in a timely, cost-efficient manner.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Lead all warehouse and distribution processes in a safe, professional, quality-focused, efficient manner while adhering to the company’s Leadership Model
- Maintain accurate inventory levels for all materials
- Partner with Distribution and Warehouse managers to negotiate and bid freight rates for inbound and outbound freight
- Drive productivity, quality, and efficiency improvements
- Assure product arrives at customer on time
- Develop measurable goals that support corporate strategies and objectives
- Review/recommend purchases and coordinate maintenance on all support equipment – forklifts and pallet jacks
- Deliver all materials on time to Manufacturing
- Move, store, and deliver all materials in a cGMP compliant manner
- Create, maintain, and revise all relevant SOPs
- Identify and communicate all potential obsolete inventory issues preventing costly material write-offs
- Develop facility and network designs insuring long-term success
- Perform other assigned duties as required in meeting company objectives
- Communicate effectively with other departments within the organization and function within a team environment.
- Regular attendance is required
Minimum Requirements: Strong organizational and leadership skills with the ability to handle multiple projects. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment. Strong written and verbal communication skills required. Must be computer literate. Must have proficient working knowledge of SAP; S4/HANA preferred.
Education and Experience: A Bachelor’s Degree in a business, engineering, or supply chain discipline with a minimum of seven years of supply chain management experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.