Distribution Center Manager

OmniCable • St. Louis, MO

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About The Position

OmniCable seeks a Distribution Center Manager to lead a team of distribution center associates and oversee day-to-day order processing, inventory control, transportation decisions, facility management, expense control, site safety, and security. The role works closely with local and national sales teams in a time-sensitive, transactional environment and requires a proven ability to lead, train, and develop people in a fast-paced workplace.

This hands-on position leads a team of 50 to 60 employees and requires working alongside the team to meet daily workload needs. The manager must be comfortable operating a forklift and routinely lifting up to 70 pounds. The position also requires on-call availability for nights, weekends, and holidays to handle after-hours emergency orders.

Requirements

• Minimum 7 to 10 years of distribution experience in a leadership role.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with attention to detail.
• Prior experience working closely with a sales team.
• Mechanical aptitude sufficient to troubleshoot minor equipment issues.
• Experience with carrier selection and freight tendering.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Prior experience using WMS, TMS, and Microsoft Office software.
• Calm, level-headed demeanor and positive attitude when handling stressful situations.
• Comfort operating a forklift and routinely lifting up to 70 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree with a focus on supply chain and/or logistics.
• Military training and/or experience.
• Bilingual ability.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of distribution center associates in general distribution center activities.
• Oversee day-to-day order processing and inventory control.
• Make transportation decisions, including carrier selection and freight tendering.
• Manage the facility, expenses, site safety, and security.
• Work with local and national sales teams in a time-sensitive, transactional environment.
• Lead, train, and develop employees.
• Work alongside the team to satisfy daily workload requirements.
• Be available on-call for after-hours emergency orders on nights, weekends, and holidays.

Benefits

• Competitive wage.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans.
• No-cost life, short-term disability, long-term disability, and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.
• Health savings and dependent care accounts.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with competitive employer match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Scholarship fund.
• Flexible workplace.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed