About the position
When you work at Trex, you're helping to grow and enhance a true original. You join a company that boldly launched an entire industry … and still leads the way. We are looking for a Distribution Manager II to support our team by working with key business partners in manufacturing, supply chain, sales, marketing and finance to support the development and delivery of the distribution strategy. As a Trex Distribution Manager, you will be responsible for the leadership and management of the people, processes, technologies, and strategies in the Railing Warehouse, specifically materials handling, light manufacturing support, powder coating, co-pack/kitting, and other warehouse functions including inventory control. This role is a key member of our Distribution and Transportation team.
Responsibilities
- Lead a complex warehouse operation with 4 business units focused on delivering superior service to our customers while managing costs, improving processes/quality and meeting company objectives (service levels, sales goals - especially quarter end, inventory accuracy, cost, etc.).
- Provide leadership and oversight for the future light manufacturing/powder coating activities performed at the site.
- Support the receipt, storage, and inventory management of production materials and inventory to support powder coating activities.
- Oversight of a 7 day per week - 2 shift distribution operation encompassing a 475k sq. ft. warehouse operation with co-pack/kitting operations, marketing/ecommerce, and fulfillment of retail and pro-channel customer orders.
- Create an environment of continuous improvement by leading from the front to support the growth of the business, support the development of budgets and provide strong expense management.
- Coordinate with transportation managers the needs of the site and provide feedback relative to rates, contracts, and carrier performance.
- Work with supply chain to ensure proper procedures are in place to support inventory accuracy exceeding 98%.
- Support the development of talent within the site including the distribution leadership trainee program as well as developing a talent bench of future leaders through mentoring and coaching practices.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain/logistics, business administration, or other relevant discipline.
- 8+ years relevant warehousing/logistics/supply chain experience or a combination of manufacturing and supply chain experience.
- 5+ years supervisory experience.
- Excellent communication skills and experience with change management.
- Organized and able to manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Experience with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
- Must be 18 years or older and eligible to work in the United States.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience leading people leaders.
- Project management experience.
- ERP & WMS systems background.
- Experience with labor management and/or yard management systems.
Benefits
- Paid holidays and paid vacation.
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance - Choose from a variety of options. We'll cover a generous share of the cost.
- 401(k) With Company Match - Save for your retirement and we'll match it dollar for dollar.
- Tuition Reimbursement - We'll pick up part of the tab for your degree.
- Training and Education - We offer dozens of options to boost your performance.
- Stock Purchase Program - Invest in Trex at a discounted price.
- Employee Discount Program - Enjoy a discount on our products.
