Director Distribution

CosmoProf•Greenville, OH

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director Distribution is responsible for all operational and financial aspects of the Greenville, Ohio distribution center. This includes budgeting and budget performance, work-schedule planning, and directing and coordinating the receipt, storage, sortation, and distribution of beauty products, supplies, returns, transfers, special orders, show orders, deal breaks, and store fixtures. The role ensures product movement for customer and store orders is accurate, timely, cost-effective, and compliant with DOT/FAA requirements. The position is onsite five days a week in a warehouse environment. It involves physical exertion, including extended periods of standing and walking; recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, and similar activities; and lifting moderately heavy items such as shipment or record boxes. The work may involve moderate risks or discomforts, including working around moving parts, carts, or machines and irritant chemicals. Protective clothing or gear may be required.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Five years of direct management experience in a high-volume distribution center.
Experience performing in a goal-setting environment.
Proficiency with Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Practical experience with a Warehouse Management System, including inquiry and report writing.
Excellent oral communication skills, including presentations to large warehouse groups.
Written communication skills, including preparation of financial and operational reports.
Ability to meet the position's physical demands, including extended standing and walking, recurring bending and reaching activities, and lifting moderately heavy items.
Ability to work around moderate workplace risks or discomforts and use protective clothing or gear when required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in a business-related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide a safe, healthy, and secure work environment by continually addressing ergonomic and security issues.
Prepare the distribution center budget and maintain cost control by operating within the established budget.
Ensure accurate, timely, cost-effective, and DOT/FAA-compliant movement of products for customer and store orders.
Maintain accurate, efficient, and current receiving status.
Maintain accurate inventories; perform cycle counts and/or annual physical inventory; control and minimize inventory shrink; and ensure inventory integrity and compliance with ICC rules and policies.
Maintain accurate, efficient, and current shipping status.
Develop and maintain employee training, educational programs, and career-advancement opportunities.
Address employee relations matters, including payroll, recruiting, performance reviews, policy communication and enforcement, and conflict resolution.
Promote a positive workplace environment to maintain a union-free environment.
Maintain good communication with customers, field teams, and the corporate office.
Work with Merchandising on vendor purchase-order discrepancies.
Assist with Warehouse Management System development and upgrades.
Assist the Transportation Manager in achieving the lowest possible freight cost for a specified service level.