Dir of Distribution

Bass Pro Shops • Wheeling, WV

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About The Position

The Director of Distribution is responsible for day-to-day operations across the distribution center network, including retail divisions and direct fulfillment, and monitors budgets and expenses. The role also supports staff planning for growth and has direct responsibility for planning and executing major operational projects.

The Director leads the Operations Manager and works with staff and corporate departments to support company objectives, maintain operating standards, and ensure merchandise and customer orders are processed according to business standards. The position develops strategic direction, goals, plans, and policies for its area of responsibility, sets broad objectives, and is accountable for overall results. It requires independent decision-making and complex problem-solving.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• At least 7 years of experience.
• Excellent computer skills and working knowledge of Manhattan Management Systems and Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Project.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organization, prioritization, decision-making, problem-solving, and conflict-management skills.
• Strong leadership abilities, including the ability to motivate, focus, and foster a team-oriented approach while working hands-on.
• Comfort and experience with large-group presentations.
• Excellent project-management skills.

Nice To Haves

• 3–5 years at a Director level or in a Senior Distribution Center Management position in retail distribution operations.

Responsibilities

• Direct the Operations Manager in coordinating, motivating, and directing all operational staff, including holding regular manager- and supervisor-level meetings to align on daily objectives.
• Help establish and implement long-term strategies and objectives that support an efficient, outfitter-friendly environment.
• Coordinate with corporate departments to support the company’s daily and weekly objectives and strategies.
• Partner with Human Resources to address staff and outfitter issues.
• Interview, hire, train, and review key staff.
• Organize and conduct regular facility meetings.
• Maintain regular communication with Merchandising, Marketing, and the Contract Center to ensure merchandise and customer orders are processed according to business standards.
• Ensure team objectives are clear, questions are addressed, and a team-based approach is used to resolve operational and facility-wide issues.
• Ensure department operating standards are understood and maintained; monitor and report actual production against expected or budgeted levels during monthly staff reviews.
• Direct the evaluation and communication with merchandise vendors to ensure merchandise arrives at the facility ready to process.
• Ensure compliance with Bass Pro Shops’ C-TPAT plan and procedures as they relate to distribution center operations.
• Prepare and facilitate monthly work sessions and similar meetings in coordination with other Director-level team members within the business unit.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Retail merchandise, restaurant, resort, and conservation attraction discounts.
• Medical benefits.
• Dental benefits.
• Vision benefits.
• Health Savings Account.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• Voluntary benefits.
• 401(k) retirement savings.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid vacation.
• Paid sick time.
• Bass Pro Cares Fund.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director