Distribution Manager (2nd Shift)

ELC Beauty LLC•Bristol Township, PA

48d•$83,200 - $136,650•Onsite

About The Position

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. is seeking a Distribution Manager for its 2nd shift operations. This role serves as a liaison between various teams including Global Brand Supply Chain, Branded Supply Management, Customer Service, Manufacturing Sites, Sales, Transportation, and Distribution teams. The primary goal is to optimize the flow of direct and indirect orders through the distribution supply chain, while improving cost efficiencies and maintaining service expectations. The Distribution Manager will also lead distribution wave planning and SKU configuration for optimal distribution processing.

Requirements

University Degree Required preferable in Supply Chain or Industrial Engineering
Minimum 5 years experience in Supply Chain Execution and/or Distribution Operations
Strong working knowledge of computer applications including Microsoft Office, SAP, Exacta and Warehouse Executions Systems
Familiarity with Corporate planning systems (i.e. O9, TLM, PDS, LPWB, Qlikview)
Excellent demonstrated interpersonal and collaboration Skills
Extensive experience in Lean processes and techniques

Responsibilities

Collaboration with transportation, sales, account services, corporate brand teams (CSRM and GBSC), Deployment (GDP) and distribution operations to create wave plans that meet or exceed order cycle time, retailer expedited services while achieving cost effective KPIs.
Create balanced and efficient distribution wave plans, utilizing distribution picking technologies including: OPEX (Goods to Person), Pick to Voice, Pick to Light, TSORT, Putwall and Direct Load using Sap and EXACTA (warehouse execution software).
Synchronize SAP with Exacta to ensure synergies and efficiencies between systems including but not limited to generating custom SAP reports, analyzing SAP transportation lanes, evaluating inventory discrepancies between SAP and Exacta, engaging with SAP support teams to address system enhancements and alignment.
Builds relationships with GBSC, CSRM, Account Services, Manufacturing Sites, Sales, Transportation, Retailers and GDP to ensure order writing shipment plans are achieved each month, cycle times to affiliates are maintained and special needs of brands are accomplished.
Generates, reviews, and analyzes open order reports, retailer pick up schedules and distribution wave progress management daily to maintain order cycle times.
Analyzes historical and projected SKU velocity to optimize slotting into appropriate order picking technologies and warehouse storage areas in multiple areas and buildings.
Manage direct clerical support team functions that maintain SKU set up and wave building for direct and indirect orders.
Maintain management of first run sample process to ensure pristine sample distribution to senior leadership teams.
Initiate and participation of lean initiatives to improve accuracy, cost, and cycle time within the distribution supply chain.