Distribution Center Manager - Kingman, AZ

Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores-posted 3 months ago
Full-time • Mid Level
OK
5,001-10,000 employees
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The Distribution Center (DC) Manager is responsible for the safe and cost-effective operation of a regional distribution center. The DC Manager will perform various management duties including but not limited to, P&L management, planning, scheduling, and directing the day-to-day activities of the DC. The DC Manager focuses on safety, customer service, productivity, order and inventory accuracy, and staff development. Additionally, the DC Manager is responsible for developing and implementing strategies that drive continuous process improvements that maximize efficiencies and reduce operating costs.

  • Maintain a clean, safe, and productive work environment while focusing on minimizing work-related injuries and complying with OSHA and company guidelines
  • Manage a collaborative safety program that promotes team member engagement
  • Recruit, hire, train, evaluate, and coach DC team members
  • Lead DC team in achieving aggressive goals as outlined in key performance indicators (KPIs) of safety, customer service, inventory accuracy and operating costs
  • Responsible for the financial performance of the DC, including effective payroll management, budgets and P&L statements
  • Champion continuous process improvement and implement best practices that drive peak DC performance and customer service
  • Plan and conduct regular staff meetings to inform, educate and recognize team members as well as provide a forum for exchange of ideas
  • Ensure inventory accuracy is maintained through proper receipt activities, product movements, accurate shipments, cycle counting, and facility security procedures
  • Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) for SAP Warehouse Management (WMS)
  • Utilize the progressive discipline policy to address team member performance issues in an appropriate and timely manner
  • Delegate tasks as needed and follow-up with team members to ensure that tasks are being completed
  • Hands-on execution of all daily operations
  • Ensure facility and company assets are properly secured and maintained for operational readiness
  • Execute company policies, procedures, and programs in a professional and timely manner
  • Model the Love’s core values of Focus on the Customer, Integrity, Strong Work Ethic, Innovative Thinking and Perseverance
  • Serve as onsite forklift trainer
  • Other duties assigned as needed
  • HS Diploma or equivalent
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, Operations, Transportation, Logistics or Supply Chain or equivalent experience preferred
  • Minimum of two years of proven leadership experience in a distribution or manufacturing environment
  • Inventory Control experience with hands-on management of merchandise and supplies
  • Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel, and warehouse management systems
  • Background in SAP WM strongly preferred
  • Must be well versed in warehouse operations
  • Must be strategic and analytical, grasping complex situations and quickly develop plans to deliver results
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate at all levels of the company and able to adjust message according to the audience
  • Exceptional organizational skills
  • Team player with time management skills, can-do attitude, sense of urgency and strong work ethic
  • 401k
  • health insurance
  • paid holidays
  • employee discount programs
  • tuition reimbursement
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