Director, Distribution

SpartanNash•Bellefontaine, OH

10h

About The Position

As a member of the C&S Wholesale Grocers family of companies, SpartanNash is a food solutions company that delivers the ingredients for a better life. A distributor, wholesaler and retailer with a global supply chain network, SpartanNash distributes grocery and household goods, including fresh produce and the Our Family® portfolio of products, to locations in all 50 states. Our braggingly happy team members — ranging from bakery managers to order selectors; from IT developers to vice presidents of finance; from HR Business Partners to export specialists — create braggingly happy customers spanning national accounts, independent and chain grocers, e-commerce retailers, U.S. military commissaries and exchanges, and the Company’s own brick-and-mortar grocery stores, pharmacies and fuel centers. Ready to contribute to the success of our food solutions company? Apply now! Location: 4067 County Road 130 - Bellefontaine, Ohio 43311-9359 Position Summary: This role is responsible for the assigned Distribution Center operations to include, but not limited to, receiving, storage, shipping, delivery, personnel management and maintenance activities. Works in partnership with the senior distribution management to manage distribution operations in a productive, efficient and cost-efficient manner.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree (Required) in Business Administration or Supply Chain Management, or other related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
10 years distribution center experience; three years management/director level experience required.
Bellefontaine Tobacco Operations Only: Prior Cigarette/Tobacco distribution experience required.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organization, prioritization, decision-making, problem solving and conflict management skills.
Strong leadership abilities with capability to work in a hands-on environment.
Strong strategic planning and business acumen skills.
Experience working across business units, and ability to leverage resources to accomplish company goals.
Strong knowledge of distribution center operations; knowledge of warehouse management systems.
Proficient in Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Ability to travel up to 20% as necessary.

Responsibilities

Oversight and direct distribution operations activities including but not limited to warehouse operations, transportation, maintenance, facility and reclaim (as applicable).
Work with cross-functional departments within the distribution center and corporate office as it relates to the distribution center operations.
Responsible for the Distribution Center operations P&L cost centers to include, but limited to, expense and capital budgeting, planning, inventory (asset and product), cost controls, revenue and productivity objectives, and operational execution.
Make recommendation for equipment purchases and distribution center related capital expenditures.
Accountable to establish and/or ensure adherence to c ompany practices, processes, procedures and policies.
Responsible for the development and execution of facility operations planning to include productivity levels, staffing requirements, seasonal operation needs, distribution center capacity, etc.
Maintain strict compliance to Company sanitation, risk management and asset management programs; audit programs to ensure adherence to such programs to include, but not limited to, safety, training, facility maintenance and inventory, security, and proper utilization and maintenance of material handling and transportation equipment.
Responsible for accurate record keeping and timely reporting of data as required, such as distribution center scorecards, productivity and metrics reporting.
Establish and/or maintain expected service metrics to customers such as on-time delivery, selection and inventory accuracy, cost per case, product damage, and other reporting metrics as required.
Ensure facility compliance with legal regulations and laws (i.e., OSHA, EPA, FDA, Dept. of Agriculture, FCC, DOT), as well as c ompany policy, procedures and guidelines.
Participate on assigned projects and initiatives (i .e., operational effectiveness, profitability, etc.)
Evaluate business operations and technology for improvement opportunities; recommend and implement approved changes to processes and/or technology.
Responsible for department management including staffing, training, performance management and career development of associates, and developing and monitoring department goals.
Develop and monitor department budget as required.
Maintain current knowledge of legal regulations, industry trends and best practices within Distribution Center operations; make recommendations to improve current processes and to ensure company legal compliance.
Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.