Warehouse Management - Director of Distribution and Logistics

Rockler • Medina, MN

20h

About The Position

Responsible for optimizing the distribution, freight, and outside warehouse locations while enhancing the logistics processes and tools to streamline execution and provide a method for capturing insight into additional opportunities for improvement. Major Areas of Accountability Responsible for the overall operation of the distribution center including security, general maintenance, cleaning service and transportation/ logistics contracts.Responsible for the labor strategy and talent management of the Distribution Center team. To include: hiring, associate development, and accountability of all associates. Ensures all DC related operation activities are carried out in compliance with local, state and federal laws. This includes, but is not limited to, EH&S, OSHA, and DOT requirements. Develops strategy and execution for existing and future distribution and storage capacity business requirements. Responsible for DC orders and inventory accuracy.Responsible for the strategic and tactical requirements for the entire inbound/outbound supply chain. Specifically, the cost controls of freight, duty, and other product procurement are best in class. Monitors performance towards service and expense goals. Analyzes results and initiates appropriate action to ensure goals are achieved. Develops strong cross-functional relationships with peers to achieve goals and improvement opportunities. Attendance is an essential function of this position, and we rely on all our employees to be at work during their scheduled shift.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, or equivalent job experience within a retail distribution environment
• 10+ years of management experience in distribution/ warehousing and inventory control
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute business strategies.
• Excellent analytical, mathematical, computer and organizational skills required.
• Proven track record for continuous improvement in labor efficiencies.
• Strong negotiation skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong team player

Responsibilities

• Overall operation of the distribution center including security, general maintenance, cleaning service and transportation/ logistics contracts.
• Labor strategy and talent management of the Distribution Center team. To include: hiring, associate development, and accountability of all associates.
• Ensuring all DC related operation activities are carried out in compliance with local, state and federal laws. This includes, but is not limited to, EH&S, OSHA, and DOT requirements.
• Develop strategy and execution for existing and future distribution and storage capacity business requirements.
• DC orders and inventory accuracy.
• Strategic and tactical requirements for the entire inbound/outbound supply chain.
• Cost controls of freight, duty, and other product procurement.
• Monitors performance towards service and expense goals.
• Analyzes results and initiates appropriate action to ensure goals are achieved.
• Develops strong cross-functional relationships with peers to achieve goals and improvement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees