Director of Strategic Operations

The Director of Strategic Operations for Gulf Distributing Company is responsible for overseeing all Gulf operational functions. This role directly supervises the Strategic Operations Managers, including those responsible for logistics, routing and delivery, and operations systems. The Director provides leadership through coaching and development of Warehouse and Delivery Managers in support of the General Managers and delivers strategic direction for logistics and operations management across the organization.

• 1.Strong understanding and experience of developing and managing metric orientated logistics/warehousing/inventory management processes and the ability to measure, analyze,improve, and control and take ownership of the processes.
• 2.A member of the senior management team helping to guide the organization strategically so that assets and relationships are leveraged to maximize return on investment. Takes the information back to the team to implement various initiatives in all locations.
• 3.Intimate knowledge of the P&L of each company as well as the customer base, suppliers, and potential new business to help GMs achieve an appropriate operating budget.
• 4.A strong understanding of pricing, route analysis, and VIP to assist in the details with GMs,Warehouse Managers, Delivery Managers and Sales Managers.
• 5.Knowledge in root cause analysis/problem solving and the ability to implement and drive corrective actions and efficiencies.
• 6.Ensures adequate back up support for all operation functions region wide.
• 7.Ensures all standard operating procedures are communicated and followed in all locations insupport of the GMs, Warehouse Managers, Delivery Managers and Sales Managers.
• 8.Develops and assists GMs, Warehouse Managers, Delivery Managers and Sales Managers with procedures for new projects/work added to the GDH portfolio.
• 9.Staffing, receiving, and loading procedures, hiring, cleanliness, breakage, inventory control,maintenance, and regulatory requirements.
• 10.Oversee implementation of facilities, delivery, and employee safety and training programs incompliance with OSHA standards
• 11.Ensure that distribution facilities, delivery drivers, and other employees adhere to OSHA standards.
• 12.Implement and maintain disaster plans for each location.
• 13.Provide strategic direction to warehouse management to ensure a seamless look across all companies.
• 14.Ensure operational cohesion between delivery, warehousing, and sales development of common incentives that have mutually beneficial goals.
• 15.Analyze all warehouse expenditures monthly to identify potential cost‑saving opportunities.

• 1. Complete all analytical requests on a timely basis
• 2. Aid Sales Management on business planning when necessary
• 3. Evaluates staffing needs and overall organizational structure.
• 4. Complies with all assignments or requests from CEO and Executive staff.
• 5. Discusses all major financial related matters with the CEO and Executive Staff prior to implementation.

• 1. Lead and direct the dispatching function in all companies.
• 2. Ensure a seamless look in all locations regarding the use of company technology.
• 3. Ensure a strong working relationship between the logistics department and the warehouse load crew to improve our efficiency.
• 4. Conduct regular meetings between departments to keep communication lines open.
• 5. Support director of purchasing and logistics with inbound and transfer loads within operating companies

• 1. Assist General Sales Manager, Chain Managers, Delivery Managers and Salespeople in achieving pertinent goals and objectives.
• 2. Work with all levels of the sales department, on an ongoing basis, to facilitate achieving desired outcomes and in‑field training.
• 3. Willingly completes other duties as assigned to meet the strategic and operational and financial objectives of GDH.

• 1. Uses strengths‑based supervision so each person supervised comes to know his/her own strengths and weaknesses and uses strengths in day‑to‑day work.
• 2. Ensures that each employee supervised has opportunities for personal and professional growth.
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