Job Requirements

Roles and Responsibilities

• Ensure that operations are aligned and performed to achieve all Receiving & Stocking key performance. indicators including productivity, quality, and safety.
• Provides guidance, instruction, direction and leadership for managers in areas of responsibility.

• Ensure standard company inbound policies and procedures are adhered to, as required.

• Monitors and audits quantitative and qualitative results that are to be achieved.
• Promotes safety culture within the departments on a daily basis.
• Regularly analyze the elements of Inbound functions for risks, opportunities or trends and make recommendations to correct adverse activities to management.
• Monitor work processes to determine how current processes could be improved from a productivity, quality, or safety perspective.
• Responsible for evaluating, planning, and implementing improvements in business processes and practices using statistical analysis and project management skills
• Works with management to recruit, select, and develop talent for both departments.

• Takes corrective action as necessary on a timely basis and in accordance with company policy consulting with Human Resources Department as appropriate.
• Establishes and maintains a strong relationship with the on-site and corporate leadership team.

• Performs routine data analysis.

• Initiates and coordinates major projects (e.g., department layout changes, installation of capital equipment, major repairs, etc.).

• Performs other duties and projects as assigned and required.

Education / Experience Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• BA/BS degree preferred, Master level degree highly preferred
• Proven ability to lead work teams successfully, while displaying core leadership skills
• 10+ years of experience in warehouse distribution management, preferably in a process-oriented operations and/or related industry. A minimum of 5 years of experience managing a significant segment of a large distributor or the entire operation of a smaller distribution center. Retail distribution management experience preferred.

Required Skills

• Advanced knowledge of warehouse and distribution functions
• Demonstrated Understanding and use of Lean, Lean/Six Sigma and 5S process improvement concepts
• Excellent computer skills, including demonstrated advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word
• Strong verbal/written communication skills
• Ability to create and maintain professional relationships with senior management, executive management, and corporate office personnel, leading across multiple leadership levels in the organization
• Excellent conflict resolution skills
• Can effectively organize and administer work, and ensure accountability for compliance and completion
• Ability to prepare and present analyses and reports
• Excellent problem solving and time management skills

Physical and Environmental Requirements

• Must be able to sit at a computer or desk for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to use hands/arms to operate keyboard, telephone and for repetitive motion activities.
• Must be able to lift objects up to 50 lbs. with or without assistance.
• Must be able to read, understand and interpret written information
• Must be able to write legibly
• Must be able to communicate using speech, sight, and sound with or without assistive device.
• Must be able to stand, walk, stoop or crouch while performing daily activities of the job.