Distribution Manager

Job Description Summary
We are seeking a seasoned Distribution Manager to lead and optimize our warehouse operations. This individual will be accountable for the performance of our distribution team and will spearhead initiatives to enhance inventory accuracy, process efficiency, and team development.

Responsibilities

• Manages warehouse operations in the day-to-day tasks related to receiving, storing, cycle counting, shipping and quality checks.
• Monitors the accuracy and efficiencies of warehouse related activities involving receiving, storing, cycle counting, shipping and quality controls of products and orders.
• Accountable to distribution key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Action plan development and implementation for warehouse performance improvement opportunities
• Manages the Distribution team and its training, staffing, and development.
• Organizes and ensures successful completion of annual physical inventory process requirements each year to include pre-inventory prep, actual, and post inventory analysis and corrective actions to support improvements.
• Supports short-term and long-term development and implementation of warehouse and distribution processes, equipment, and strategies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business or equivalent related work experience
• At least 5 years of warehouse management experience in a leadership role
• Demonstrated success in designing warehouse operational workflows, pick paths, and processes.
• Demonstrated success utilizing knowledge of purchasing, shipping, receiving, picking, inventory control, delivery processes, quality control procedures and techniques for maximizing the effective distribution of goods.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required
• Demonstrated success leading strong teams
• Ability to efficiently analyze information and make appropriate judgments.
• Demonstrated ability to convey information clearly, accurately, and effectively.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications especially, Power point, Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to create a Great Place to Work with a culture of accountability, positive reinforcement, and rewards/recognition.
• Strong data analysis skills and good understanding of ERP systems, ideally with direct SAP and Warehouse Management System (WMS) experience