Branch Manager-HUB

Daikin•Springfield, VA

About The Position

Responsible for transportation, inventory control, and distribution of product, parts, and equipment to and from GBU distribution centers and to customers in a designated region. The role emphasizes cost-effective use of drivers and trucks and manages personnel involved in product movement and scheduling. The Branch Manager oversees timely deliveries, efficient warehousing, product handling, space and labor efficiency, and accurate order-filling, transportation, receiving, and delivery documentation. The role implements and uses systems to ensure products are accurately identified, distributed, delivered, and stored. It provides information to accounting, production, and scheduling teams for financial reporting, forecasts, scheduling, and annual business planning; applies department and company policies consistently; and trains and supervises employees. The position also oversees receiving, issues documentation, resolves discrepancies with distribution centers or the Logistics Department at the Daikin Texas Technology Park, and generates reports using SAP data. It promotes cleanliness and orderliness, identifies opportunities to create value through product movement and distribution, and performs other assigned duties. The role may provide direction and reports to the Manager of Regional Operations. The company states that it provides equal employment opportunity and complies with applicable disability-related regulations.

Requirements

At least 6 years of experience working in a multi-site distribution center.
At least 2 years of field logistics experience.
Demonstrated results-driven performance in a high-performance environment.
Proven experience establishing an effective planning system.
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage the big picture amid changing customer requests and deliveries.
Ability to manage multiple complex tasks and handle ongoing pressure.
Ability to motivate, communicate, and drive continuous improvement.
Critical thinking and excellent analytical abilities.
Good written and oral communication skills.
Solid planning, leadership, and administrative skills.
High energy, urgency, and ability to work at a fast pace.
Good understanding of business principles and practices and ability to manage the materials function toward bottom-line results.
Ability to perform essential responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration (preferred).

Responsibilities

Oversee transportation, inventory control, and distribution of products, parts, and equipment to and from distribution centers and customers in the designated region.
Emphasize cost-effective utilization of drivers and trucks, and manage product movement and scheduling activities.
Ensure on-time deliveries to and from distribution centers and to customers.
Ensure efficient warehousing and timely product movement.
Extract data and generate reports for performance tracking and decision-making, including reports based on SAP data.
Develop and monitor product handling, space efficiency, labor efficiency, and first-in-first-out movement where possible.
Ensure accurate execution and documentation of order filling, transportation, delivery, and receiving.
Implement and effectively use systems to accurately identify, distribute, deliver, and store warehouse products.
Provide input to accounting, production, and scheduling departments to support financial reports, forecasts, scheduling, and annual business planning.
Develop and ensure accurate and consistent application of department policies, while supporting company policies and procedures.
Train and supervise employees performing functions under the role’s control.
Use reliable, cost-effective delivery services.
Oversee receiving, issue documentation, and resolve discrepancies by coordinating with distribution centers and/or the Logistics Department at the Daikin Texas Technology Park.
Promote orderliness, cleanliness, and other company standards in the work area.
Identify value-creation opportunities in product movement and distribution.
Perform other duties as assigned.