Director, Distribution

Tailored Brands•Aurora, IL

2d•$141,107 - $235,206•Onsite

About The Position

Tailored Brands is a leading omnichannel specialty retailer of menswear, including suits, formalwear and a broad selection of business casual offerings. The company aims to help its customers love the way they look and feel for their most important moments by delivering personalized products and services through a convenient network of stores and e-commerce sites. The company’s brands include Men’s Wearhouse, Jos. A. Bank, Moores and K&G Fashion. At Tailored Brands, we value differences and know they make us better. We are always working to make our Company a more diverse, equitable and inclusive place to work. About the Job The Rental Director coordinates and directs all activities for one or more departments within a 273k sq. ft. Distribution Center. Aids executive teams in formulating and administering organizational policies by performing the following functions personally or through subordinate managers. The successful candidate must be able to provide effective leadership in a customer first, fast-paced, time sensitive operation.

Requirements

4-year degree
Two years of experience in a hands-on Management role preferably in a fast-paced, high-volume distribution center environment with a high degree of responsibility
Prior Management experience in production, distribution, warehouse environment
Must be hands-on with strong leadership skills and the demonstrated ability to motivate, encourage, and lead team members
Knowledge of a Management Operating System (MOS)
Proficient knowledge in Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel and Outlook and the ability to learn proprietary programs.
Must have working knowledge of reporting software, TMS, AL systems, Putty, Patti Systems and WMOS.
Working knowledge in the use of warehouse technology including radio frequency scanners, material handling equipment and machinery, sorter systems, conveyors, metal hooks, plastic bags and packaging, cardboard boxes, tape dispensers, and other materials necessary to the production and packaging of our merchandise
Good communication and people skills are required with excellent command of the English language
Effective time management, conflict management, and problem-solving skills to identify and resolve discrepancies
High initiative in providing proactive efforts in seeking solutions to problems and willingness to take on new tasks, challenges, and opportunities
Proven experience working with all levels of employees and management and ability to garner the loyalty and trust of direct reports
Attention to detail with strong organizational, analytical, multi-tasking, and follow-through skills
Must always maintain a professional and positive attitude with the highest level of customer service
Must be goal-oriented and task driven to meet deadlines
Possess a sense of urgency to work in a time-sensitive, fast-paced team environment

Responsibilities

Participate in formulating and administering company policies, directing, and coordinating all department activities to develop and implement long-range goals and objectives to meet business and profitability growth objectives
Reviews analyses of activities, costs, operations and forecast data to determine department or division progress toward stated goals and objectives
Confers with the VP Tuxedo Rental and other administrative personnel to review achievements and discuss required changes in goals or objectives resulting from status and conditions
Develops, reviews, updates, and implements business strategic planning, including financial performance and strategies
Oversees building to resolve operational, logistics and facility problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays and to meet future growth
Oversee key projects, processes and performance reports, data, and analysis
Reviews and approves preparation of accounting analysis for budgetary planning and implementation, production efficiency, financial reporting, budgetary planning, and submittal for capital expenditures
Maintain a high-quality work environment through employee relations, company events and employee safety insuring employees’ morale are kept at a high standard
Provides leadership for employee relations through effective communications, coaching, training and development
Ensure current and accurate inventory of every product line in the DC
Provide Management with operational plans (Production and Resource planning)
Provide weekly and monthly operational analysis
Conduct daily planning meetings with all Tuxedo Rental functional managers
Ensure departmental best practices and procedures are used by staff
Ensure all equipment and facilities are in proper working order
Review, implement and track metrics (KPI’s) to measure efficiency of production processes and update as needed by performing time studies as continuous improvement is expected with a 5% return annually
Document and track formal training, counseling, and annual performance appraisals
Develop and maintain relationships with cross-functional teams always having an eye for the impact on the company overall
Occasional travel is expected with this position
Special projects as needed.