Central Distribution Center Manager
The primary purpose of this position is to directly manage and develop the shipping and receiving staff and the day-to-day operations within the Distribution Center. Responsibilities include shipping/receiving VELUX products in the most cost effective and efficient manner, physical inventory, maintaining building and property, and direct supervision of staff.
Primary Functions
• Build and development of the local organization to have a motivated, loyal team who is able to work efficiently and effectively.
• Responsibility for all employee relations including selection, training, development, supervision, evaluation and safety.
• Capacity management of different resources including supervisors, shipping & receiving operatives, truck drivers, and administrative workers to ensure targets (KPIs) are reached.
• Close collaboration with inventory control department to ensure inventory holding allows effective operational flows.
• Drive continuous improvements and support daily problem solving to reach the targets within our KPIs (safety, quality, delivery and cost) for all processes inbound, outbound, regional DC replenishments and returns.
• Analyzes operating and delivery procedures, systems and schedules to identify potential efficiency improvements and cost savings.
• Responsibility for annual budgeting of expenses and performance to budget of the DC.
Secondary Functions
• Traveling to other Distribution Centers as needed.
Qualifications
• An Associates Degree is required.
• A minimum of five years of experience in logistics supervision is preferred.
• Applied computer skills in MS Office is required. A working knowledge of SAP would be beneficial.
• Experience in physical inventory control processes is required.
• A working knowledge of RF Smart, data collection system, would be beneficial.
• Must possess excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Must possess excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills.
• Willingness to take responsibility and ability to manage changes is critical.
• Focused on continuous improvement – applying Lean tools to drive service, quality and cost effectiveness throughout the distribution center.
• Must present a positive and professional appearance.
• Must possess an overall good work record and desire to work in a team environment.
Company Benefits
Our ambition of treating employees better than most other companies includes the challenging work environment we strive to create as well as the competitive benefit programs available to employees and their dependents upon joining the Company. Some of these include:
• Group Health Insurance Plan
• Dental Plan
• Vision Care Plan
• Prescription Drug Card Program
• Long-term Disability
• Short-term Disability
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave of Absences
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Cancer Protection Plan
• Company Matched 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Educational Assistance Program
• Vacation Day Program
• Sick Day Program
• Service Recognition Program
• Performance Incentive Programs
• And Much More
Wholesale Building Materials
Supply Chain
Full-time