Distribution Center Manager-CDC

Hempel•Dallas, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Hempel is a global supplier of coating solutions for the Marine, Energy, Infrastructure, and Decorative industries. The Distribution Center Manager leads the warehouse team at the central distribution facility and works closely with logistics functions, Sales, Marketing, Plant Management, and external suppliers and vendors. The role may involve travel up to 20%. Other related duties may be assigned. The manager oversees day-to-day distribution center operations, including lead time, cost, quality, inventory control, and service improvements. The role is responsible for shipping and delivery of finished goods, facility layout and product flow, inventory accuracy, shipping quality, and coordination with planning teams. The manager also contributes to transportation and warehouse network optimization, budget management, performance reporting, staffing and employee development, continuous improvement, and reverse logistics. The position is based in distribution center offices. Working conditions may range from humid and hot to cool during winter months. The role requires working in a warehouse, exposure to outdoor weather conditions and chemical fumes, and the ability to lift 50 pounds. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Logistics Management or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
At least 7 years of distribution center experience, including at least 5 years in a management role.
Working knowledge of automated Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to organize and manage others’ work, including direct reports in remote locations, and collaborate across departments to achieve organizational goals.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
Experience with facility maintenance and inventory management.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Hazmat experience and/or DOT certification.
Lean Six Sigma certification.

Responsibilities

Coordinate day-to-day operations to improve lead time, cost, quality, inventory control, and service within the distribution center.
Ensure efficient shipping and delivery of finished goods, personally performing distribution duties or managing subordinates who perform them.
Develop facility layouts, infrastructure, and product-flow designs.
Maintain finished-goods inventory accuracy through cycle-counting processes and procedures.
Ensure shipping quality through effective receiving and shipping processes.
Work with the planning team to manage inventory levels across the distribution network.
Assess alternatives for optimizing transportation and warehouse networks and execute plans to improve cost and service.
Evaluate outsourced services when needed.
Ensure shipments are properly traced and tracked.
Manage customer priorities and requests cost-effectively to meet customer requirements.
Implement bar-coding systems for order picking, warehouse location transfers, and cycle counting where a Warehouse Management System has not been implemented.
Contribute to the annual departmental budget and control expenses to meet budget levels.
Report established performance metrics and develop additional measures to monitor warehouse operations.
Hire, train, and coach warehouse and transportation employees.
Identify and implement progressive distribution and inventory-management techniques.
Coordinate reverse logistics, including returns and rework.
Work with Human Resources and Safety on health, safety, and environmental procedures, including OSHA requirements and company guidelines.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage options beginning on the first day of employment.
Flexible HSA and FSA options for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
12 paid holidays.
15 vacation days to start.
6 personal days.
Paid leave for jury duty and bereavement.
401(k) plan options with immediate company match and full vesting from day one.
Basic life insurance.
Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
16 weeks of fully paid maternity leave.
4 weeks of paid paternity leave.