Distribution Manager

Westair Gases and Equipment, Inc.•National City, CA

2d•$90,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible in the day-to-day operations of the distribution location. This is a working supervisor role and key responsibilities include dispatching and managing deliveries / pickups, customer service, pulling/receiving parts, and other warehouse work as necessary.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business or equivalent relevant experience with 5 or more years’ experience in Retail logistics, warehousing and distribution
Experience in controlling expenses and budget management
Ability to lead others and ability to influence others without formal authority; excellent verbal & written communication skills; innovativeness; integrity and trust; results oriented; action biased/self-starter; deals with ambiguity; business acumen and organizational savvy; customer focus; good listening skills; excellent analytical ability; outstanding planning and negotiation skills; work in a fast-paced environment with excellent time management skills; knowledge of distribution, transportation, logistics and supply chain management
Ability to solve a wide range of complex, multi-disciplinary problems, which must consider short and intermediate, term company-wide planning
Ability to improve existing systems/procedures which periodically result in new ideas or approaches of considerable significance
Proficient in MS Office Suite, specifically MS Outlook and MS Excel
3+ years of supervisory experience required

Nice To Haves

Experience in the industrial gas business preferred

Responsibilities

Effectively train/coach location staff on company procedures and expectations enabling location to maximize sales and profit
Handle employee relations issues as required
Communicate with internal and external customers as needed
Route deliveries and product in a high-volume, fast-paced distribution center
Supervise performance of the dispatch team so that business objectives are optimally achieved
Complete Performance reviews on direct reports
Operate computer system to schedule, route, and track daily service
Monitor daily warehouse and delivery volume and expense
Maintain schedules of Independent Carriers
Responsible for communicating with designated supervisor on timely updates on arrivals, departures and customer discrepancies
Audit all aspects of the location to ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and checklists
Evaluate and maintain the location safety and security checklist
Inspect all delivery vehicles and ensure that the vehicles are safe and maintained within company standards
Assist the Safety Director with investigating and reviewing all accidents and incidents involving employees and ensure correct action is taken
Responsible for ensuring monthly safety meetings are being conducted in accordance to DOT regulations
Monitor metrics from Roadnet, in addition to existing distribution information, to help improve profitability and the overall customer experience
Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits

Individual and company performance-based quarterly bonuses as outlined in our plan documents
Annual performance-based merits
Commission will be earned in accordance with our applicable plans
Company vehicle or monthly car allowance
Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Voluntary accident coverage, hospitalization plans, Employee Assistance Programs (EAP’s), Wellness platform access
401(k) + company match
7 company paid holidays
3 weeks of paid time off (PTO) earned on an accrual basis
Professional development opportunities and ongoing training
Healthy work/life balance and a collaborative and inclusive company culture