Lead Manager, Distribution Center

Here at Scotts Miracle-Gro there is no such thing as a typical day. Our culture is constantly energized by new and exciting growth opportunities and at a rapid pace. Every Associate plays an important role in providing innovative solutions for today’s gardeners and growers and contributing new ideas to improve operations. In our company you need grit, it is what we were founded on over 150 years ago and is what keeps us growing. Regardless of your level in the organization there is a platform for your voice to be heard and the ability to influence change. Family, community and hard working values are weaved into all that we do. Come grow with us, where we develop and nurture the next generation of leaders.

This position is responsible for overseeing operations of our two Marysville Distribution Centers. The DC’s service internal and external customers, ensuring raw materials and finished goods are distributed on time and at the lowest possible cost. This role will be responsible for analysis of distribution center performance, capacity planning, and shipment execution. This position also understands and promotes a safe and compliant warehouse operation and ensures freedom to operate through the enforcement of standard operating procedures, company policy, all legal/regulatory considerations, and company/regional safety and quality protocols.

Detailed Description:

• Works closely with customer, schedulers, plant operations and affiliated supply plants to deliver products that meet customer requirements at the lowest cost
• Leader to drive game changing solutions and strategic initiatives within the warehouses to drive improved operational efficiency, space utilization and network design.
• Develops specific performance objectives and performance measures for warehouse operations.
• Oversees the warehouse leadership teams to ensure that warehouse resource allocation safely accomplishes the work required to satisfy customer needs, evaluates performance, and provides feedback to associates as needed.
• Understands, follows and enforces all established safety, health, quality GMP and Company policies, procedures and recognized practices
• Drives operational performance through routine daily/weekly/monthly distribution and logistics reporting and meeting cadence.
• Provides support for warehousing network changes, system installations, new product launches, product transitions, and acquisitions
• Incorporates continuous improvement opportunities through industry best practices and network benchmarks for best-in-class operational performance.

Specific responsibilities:

• Inventory Management: Maintains overall responsibility for inventory management and control, ensuring accuracy. Accountable for inventory accuracy performance through daily cycle count adherence and annual physical inventory activities. Works to exceed financial and operative inventory metrics. Monitors excess and obsolescence and develops ways to reduce it.
• Logistics: Maintains routine meeting cadence and works cross-functionally with our transportation team on scheduling and delivery options to optimize efficiency and effectiveness.
• Shipping: Oversight on daily/weekly/monthly outbound shipping objective. Based on forward-looking forecast and historical actuals, determines the overall daily shipping requirements to meet cost and service objectives. Holds site responsible, through routing reporting and monitoring, performance against cost and service metrics. Effective and proactive communication to all stakeholders regarding shipping objective performance.
• Receiving: Accountable for inbound receiving requirements and works cross-functionally on schedule smoothness and receiving service level agreements. Ensures safe and efficient product placement in warehouse locations and the completion of system entries to insure inventory accuracy.

Job Requirements:

• Analytical experience and knowledge of supply chain processes and procedures within a manufacturing CPG company and general knowledge of retail business a plus.
• Strong business acumen, with a solid record of leading change and delivering results.
• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, supply chain management, operations, finance or other related degrees, preferred, or equivalent related experience.
• Private fleet (freight) management experience, preferred
• Excellent analytical, interpersonal, communications, organization, consulting, resource management and technology utilization skills.
• Strong experience in a holistic distribution management role (leading both freight & warehousing)
• High level of KPI management, including successful navigation of culture change
• Minimum 5+ years of experience leading people and processes in a distribution/warehouse operation environment. Previous experience leading multiple-sites, preferred.
• Solid understanding of contract management, including operating/service agreements
• Exposure to compliance and safety requirements associated with the management of a warehouse operation.
• Prior experience in Supply Chain functional lead-role

The starting budgeted pay range for this role will generally fall between $129,400.00-152,200.00. Scotts will consider various factors in determining the actual pay including your skills, qualifications, experience, and geographical location.

Here at ScottsMiracle-Gro, we believe providing an enriching and engaging employee experience is what sets us apart from other organizations. We recognize our employees are so much more than just their job title so we offer programs and benefits that support them in all aspects of their lives. Wondering how we do it? Below is a glimpse of our highlight reel…

• Join a company with a strong belief in giving back to the communities where we live and work. We have a shared passion for service and volunteerism and believe participating in community service benefits our communities and strengthens our team.
• We value the importance of family. We provide access to Maven Family Planning and up to $30,000 to accommodate for adoption, fertility and surrogacy.
• We know our talent is our most precious asset and your unique development contributes to our organization’s success now and in the future. Career growth at our company is not always a ladder. It’s much more like a rock climbing adventure. Grow through exploration and experiences rather than a predictable linear path.
• Our Live Total Health program provides you with options to align to your personal needs. Selections range from medical, dental and vision coverage for you, your spouse/domestic partner and dependents to an outstanding wellness reimbursement program to an unbelievable 401K match (up to 7.5%) as well as a 15% discount on company stock and much more
• Be part of something bigger by joining one of our Employee Resource Groups focusing on diversity and inclusion, family, education and sustainability: Scotts Women’s Network, Scotts Black Employees’ Network, Scotts Veterans’ Network, Scotts Young Professionals, Scotts Pride Network (GroPride), Scotts Associates for a Greener Earth (SAGE), Scotts Family TREE and our Associate Boards.

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Notification to Agencies:

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