Distribution Center Manager

Covetrus • Lexington, KY

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Covetrus is seeking a Distribution Center Manager for its Lexington, Kentucky location. The manager plans and directs distribution activities—including receiving, storing, shipping, routing, handling returned or damaged goods, and administrative work—to meet customer and company requirements. The position oversees daily operations and delivery services, manages and develops distribution-center leaders and employees, and works with internal partners to improve the customer experience.

The manager is responsible for safe, efficient facility operations, regulatory compliance, accurate records and reporting, inventory accuracy, customer returns, facility sanitation, and appropriate equipment and freight handling. The role also manages operating expenditures, participates in annual budget development, and improves the organization and processes of the distribution center. The work environment is climate-controlled and described as a small-team setting where weekend work is rarely required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Operations, Logistics, Supply Chain, or another business-related field; an equivalent combination of education and experience may qualify.
• At least five years of practical warehousing management and/or supervisory experience.
• Strong personnel-management experience, including hiring, performance management, disciplinary action, budget development, training, and basic awareness of employment law.
• Ability to obtain forklift certification; forklift certification is preferred.
• Ability to meet any minimum experiential qualifications required by applicable local or state boards or licensing agencies.
• Knowledge of personal computer applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Experience applying inventory-control processes and workforce scheduling, budgeting, and expense-control practices.
• Ability to develop and operate within a budget, analyze expense variances, and make appropriate adjustments.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented, customer-service-driven environment.
• Strong oral and written communication, organizational, time-management, and motivational skills.
• Ability to engage in overnight travel as needed.
• Ability to lift and transport 30 pounds regularly and 50–70 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to stand and/or walk on concrete as needed and perform tasks involving bending, stooping, and reaching.

Nice To Haves

• Three or more years of experience with a pharmacy or pharmaceutical wholesaler/distributor.
• Direct management experience with other associates; a team of 10 or more is preferred.
• Green Belt or equivalent certification in Six Sigma or Lean Six Sigma.
• Forklift certification.
• Experience using RF technology in a distribution environment.

Responsibilities

• Direct job assignments and daily schedules to ensure timely and accurate receiving and shipping.
• Manage, coach, and develop distribution-center leaders; provide work direction, resolve problems, and set deadlines.
• Oversee delivery service operations, including driver scheduling, timely delivery, compliance with company regulations, and required reports and logs for Regulatory Affairs.
• Promote teamwork, quality, and safety through performance evaluations, operating procedures, safety education, recruitment, training, and employee development.
• Collaborate with internal partners, including Sales and Purchasing, and use feedback to improve the customer experience.
• Ensure accurate and timely preparation, processing, distribution, and retention of company records and government reports.
• Ensure facility sanitation and pest control, proper tool and equipment storage and maintenance, approved salvage or disposal of damaged freight, and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure distribution-center personnel maintain professional and courteous relationships with customers, vendors, and coworkers.
• Develop, implement, and maintain effective communication processes between the distribution center and company personnel.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of customer product returns.
• Maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counts, physical inventories, inventory adjustments, vendor returns, and monitoring morgue inventory.
• Control operating expenditures in accordance with budget guidelines and participate in developing annual operating budgets with Area and Corporate management.
• Optimize distribution-center layout and processes for receiving, picking, packing, and shipping customer orders.
• Follow Zone and Corporate directives and comply with applicable local, state, and federal regulations, including FDA, DEA, OSHA, EEO, and DOL requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and bonus opportunity.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance starting on Day 1, subject to eligibility.
• Generous holiday and paid time off policy.
• Company-paid life and AD&D insurance.
• 401(k) savings plan with company match.
• Pet insurance.
• Maternity leave, parental leave, military leave, and other leaves of absence, subject to applicable eligibility requirements.
• Health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts.
• Disability benefits.
• Identity theft protection.
• Certain positions may be eligible for a short-term incentive plan.

What This Job Offers

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