Director of Distribution

Location: St. Louis

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** Job Description
** JOB SUMMARYDirect and manage the transportation and fleet maintenance operations and 4-day per week ambient warehouse operation. Responsible for efficient, reliable and accurate performance of the foregoing operations. Responsible for budget performance for transportation, fleet maintenance and warehouse P&Ls, as well as people leadership of all teammates falling under these operations.#
** This role is located at our Schnucks Distribution Center located at 8338 Scudder Rd, Kinloch, MO 63140.
** ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
* Responsible for the shipment of product via Schnucks’ fleet to Schnucks stores and the maintenance of the fleet. Provides overall coordination of activities and directs these activities for the Managers. Creates and/ or authorizes all Standard Operating Procedures in the transportation and fleet maintenance groups. Ensures training is completed and remains up-to-date on these procedures.
* Responsible for the receipt, management and shipment of products from the Schnucks operated warehouse. Provides the overall coordination of activities and directs these activities for the Manager and Supervisor. Creates and/ or authorizes all Standard Operating Procedures in the facility. Ensures training is completed and remains up-to-date on these procedures.
* Establishes, maintains and promotes good relations with employees while also maintaining productivity, attendance and general order required for operations of three work groups. Facilitates all union discussions and negotiates union contracts for warehouse, transportation and fleet maintenance work groups.
* Responsible for providing a safe working environment for teammates. Maintains training on safe procedures and practices  and enforcement of these procedures and practices. Maintains relationship with the safety department, and incorporates safety recommendations into work, as appropriate.
* Creates budgets for warehouse, transportation and fleet maintenance groups in-line with company strategic plans and with input from other company departments. Maintains P&L performance according to budgets.
* Provides significant input to company strategic plans for the Distribution area. Investigates and implements new technology and processes in accordance with company strategic plans.
* Summarize and monitor key performance measures applicative to process and financial execution. Develop action plans as necessary.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
* Required

Education:

Bachelor’s degree
* Minimum Years of

Experience:

5 to 8 years; at least 5 years in a management role

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE,

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge
* Knowledge of best practices in the logistics and transportation industry, including safety.
* Knowledge of current DOT and OSHA rules and regulations, and how they apply to our operation.
* Knowledge of warehousing fundamentals (safety, receiving, inventory, shipping practices), equipment usage, and facility layout.
* Knowledge of fleet maintenance fundamentals (equipment procurement, maintenance standards, replacement cycles).Skills & Abilities
* Strong decision-making skills.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Strong analytical skills with the ability to use information to reduce cost and improve efficiencies.
* Strong interpersonal skills to set high standards and be able to lead by example.
* Strategic execution.
* Proficient technical skills, including general office programs (Google or Microsoft) and ability to learn new technology.
* Skilled in managing in a union environment, lean experience, and project management experience.

FORMAL POLICY SETTINGSet policies for department or division

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT AND WORK ENVIRONMENTWalking
* Primarily sitting Standing
* Primarily sitting Lifting
* Up to 25 lbs Travel
* 0-25%
Work Environment
* Office environment with work hours of 8am to 5pm Monday-Friday. Must be available on-call 24/7 to address any issues that may arise. There may be opportunities to work 1 day a week remote with the approval of the supervisor.

The above statements describe the job’s essential responsibilities and requirements.  They are not an exhaustive list of the duties that may be assigned to job incumbents.
** Additional Requirements – Internal Candidates:
*** Store/Facility Teammates: minimum of six months employment with Schnucks preferred.
* Store Support Center Teammates: minimum of one year employment with Schnucks preferred.
* Must be in good standing (not on a performance improvement plan or active discipline).
* If invited for an interview, must have manager approval based on performance.
** Schnucks is an Equal Opportunity Employer.*
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