Distribution Manager Jobs

Company Profile

Overview

Responsibilities

• Ensures proper acquisition, inspection, repair, installation and preventative maintenance of equipment and facilities
• Maintain working knowledge of the following systems: JDE, Compass Admin, Compass Returns and RFGen; train associates on effective use and set-up; assist in fixing issues and/or recommend and implement improvements
• Provide accurate and timely information, reports & statistics to corporate and in-country management to facilitate good decision making – including recommendations for improvement
• Designs and oversees fulfillment operations with a focus on effective delivery to customers, aggressively managing total costs, driving timely and quality service, and supporting compliance with local regulations
• Increases operating efficiency by delivering continuous process and labor productivity improvement across warehouse and distribution operations
• Develops mutually beneficial, respectful, and effective relationships with peers to ensure seamless coordination between departments to maintain shared vision, strategy & focus
• Ensures accurate inventory management through effective programs and processes, including cycle counting and inventory movement
• Ensures timely and accurate customer returns process to exceed customer expectations
• Oversees the planning and scheduling of warehouse and distribution operations including receiving, quality, labeling, storage, inventory management, handling & disposition of materials, distribution and customer shipments
• Develops and implements policies, procedures, standard work processes, and KPI’s to ensure optimization of performance (service, cost, productivity) and compliance to established corporate and legal standards
• Provides leadership, mentoring, and guidance to warehouse teams to support key objectives, drive high levels of accountability, ensure strong performance management and skills development
• Manage and establish operational procedures for activities such as verification of incoming and outgoing shipments, handling & disposition of materials, keeping warehouse inventory current and delivering all outgoing customer orders and transfers
• Seek out, create, and implement best practices in warehouse management design, space utilization, policies, systems, technology, automation, and processes
• Establishes and monitors security procedures and protocols to safeguards warehouse operations and contents
• Investigates cause analysis issues for problem reconciliation and leads corrective action for complaints related to transportation, logistics handling and warehousing of finished products.
• Works with carriers/suppliers to ensure on-time delivery and acquire feedback to identify/develop and implement standard processes and procedures of transportation to improve actual service level attainment to ensure operational profitability.Assure the warehouse facilities are audit and inspection-ready at all times

• Perform other duties as needed
• Provide feedback on employees as needed
• Interview potential candidates as needed

Qualifications

• Ability to relate to a wide variety of people
• Strong attention to details and organizational skills
• Strong communication and project management skills to influence results and articulate recommendations
• Ability to perform the essential duties and responsibilities with efficiency and accuracy
• Ability to work under stress and meet deadlines
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedures
• Ability to analyze problems and create solutions.
• Proven ability to implement process improvement initiatives
• Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to positively influence, motivate, and lead global, cross-functional teams
• 8-10 years of process improvement experience with planning, project management, and business analysis with a focus on supply chain, inventory, logistics, and warehouse processes and management
• Demonstrated leadership, organization and detail skills
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers and the general public
• Ability to work independently and professionally
• Thorough knowledge of operations company policies and procedures
• Communicate (hearing & speech) with individuals in person and by phone
• Proficient in JDE Software or comparable Enterprise Resource Planning system
• Ability to operate and manipulate general business software (word processing, spreadsheets, databases, etc.) in Windows and network environments
• BS Degree in Business or related field
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to train others in these functions
• Ability to learn new software and hardware processes
• Ability to manage multiple projects at the same time

• Ability to lift a minimum of 25 lbs.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business publications and periodicals; read computer screens, etc.
• APICS Certification (preferred)
• Manual dexterity for such duties as stapling, collating, writing, typing, sorting, filing, etc.
• Standing, sitting or walking for duration of shift

Why Melaleuca