Distribution Manager

Vera Bradley•Roanoke, IN

About The Position

Manage the daily activities of Shipping Department, focusing on meeting customer needs in a timely basis with an emphasis on safety, productivity and continuous improvement. Additionally, will collaborate with the Warehouse in regards to training and implementing of lean techniques at the direction of the VP of Operations. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: (Note: Other duties may be assigned) Accountable for leading the distribution staff to deliver business results needed to meet Business Plan objectives while maintaining the desired Vera Bradley work culture. Evaluate and adjust available warehouse and distribution capacity and planned requirements in order to maintain balance between the two Schedule distribution work centers including pick, pack and ship. Collaborate with Operations management to ensure Distribution operates according to established Vera Bradley operations/order policies Monitor and communicate to the Distribution Team all department metrics including on-time performance; fulfillment rate; safety; productivity and customer returns. Focus on improving these metrics. Responsible for the layout of the finished goods materials bin locations Maintain a safe and organized work environment Responsible for the execution of lean manufacturing techniques throughout the entire Distribution group Document and maintain Distribution procedures Collaborate with customer service and materials planning and allocations to ensure priorities are in alignment with the needs of the business Active member of the operations planning team Maintain consistent administration of company policies and adherence to the company handbook across all shifts QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE: 5 + years supervisory or management experience in manufacturing/distribution environment to include experience with production theory, pull systems and synchronous manufacturing Basic understanding of Vera Bradley shipping process and current product offerings preferred Basic understanding of Vera Bradley cutting and scheduling systems and technologies preferred Windows based PC experience with strong skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook including advanced skills in spreadsheet, database and graphing applications Knowledge of automation systems, ILS and SAP software systems preferred. Strong team player Ability to coach and motivate others Detail oriented Strong decision making ability Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills Ability to work well under pressure Experience with several of the following: Six Sigma, continuous improvement, kaizen, supply chain, lean, JIT, or kanban. EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree required. MBA/MS in business or related field strongly preferred. Industrial Engineering experience also a plus. ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Industrial environment – utilizing an office desk and computer – sitting, reading, listening and speaking. Occasional walking, standing, reaching and bending. We are proud of the competitive and comprehensive compensation and benefit package provided to our associates and their families. Our compensation package is designed to meet our associates today and help them plan for the future. Health Benefits Vera Bradley offers a variety of medical, dental and vision programs to meet your family’s health care needs. Medical plan options including both a HDHP/HSA plan and a PPO plan Dental Vision Flexible spending accounts Survivor Benefits Life insurance provides peace of mind for your family should the unexpected happen. Employer provided 2X your salary in life insurance Accidental Death and Disability insurance Voluntary life insurance for you, your spouse and your children Income Protection If you are unable to work due to illness or injury Vera Bradley provides several programs to protect your income at no cost to you. Short-term disability Long-term disability Retirement Plan The Vera Bradley 401k plan helps you accumulate savings for retirement 401k with generous company match, immediate vesting (age and service requirement) Strong line up of professionally managed funds Safe-harbor plan design Paid Time Off Enjoy generous time off programs. Earn up to 3 weeks of paid time off in your first year of employment with opportunity to earn more 9 paid holidays a year Paid bereavement leave Give Back Opportunities Vera Bradley offers the opportunity to serve your community. Voluntary Time Off Holistic Wellness Access to a variety of financial, physical, and mental wellness experts Employee Assistance Program with access to work/life wellness support including no cost unlimited telephonic counseling services Opportunities for leadership development, skill development and career advancement Product Discount Generous employee discount on Vera Bradley products Ancillary Benefits and Programs Bonus opportunity, identity protection, legal services, pet insurance, cell phone discount, employee referral bonus, annual birthday gift, DailyPay, corporate fitness facility and individual policies through Aflac Equal Opportunity Employer/Vets/Disabled Vera Bradley is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer. Vera Bradley provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. For more information, please click the following links: Vera Bradley's Equal Employment and Affirmative Action Policy Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (in English) Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (in Spanish) Pay Transparency (in English) Pay Transparency (in Spanish) E-Verify Participation Poster Right to Work Poster (English) Right to Work Poster (Spanish) California Privacy Notice If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment application process, please send an e-mail to [email protected]. Please include the accommodation you are requesting and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation and other EEO/Affirmative Action issues will be responded to from this e-mail address. Our intention is to fill this opening within 30 days of the original posting date and applications will be accepted on an on-going basis until the position is filled. Base Pay Range: $89,900.00 - $134,900.00 Vera Bradley’s compensation ranges are based on market data and comply with all local, state and federal regulations. Individual pay within the listed range depends on work location, skills, experience, and relevant education. The posted salary reflects base pay only and excludes bonuses, equity, or other incentives, if applicable. Vera Bradley began as an instinct. An instinct fueled by the optimism, passion, and bold self-expression of our founders, who imagined a more colorful, beautiful world — specifically a more beautiful world of bags and travel accessories. They listened to themselves and invited generations of women to listen to be their own muses. That, together with a passion for design, artistry, and craft, has inspired independent women everywhere to embrace their very personal and unique individual styles. We exist to champion all the ways women move today, enriching everyday moments and playing a supporting role in their adventures. We do that by listening to our own muse, and to yours. In a very real sense, Vera Bradley belongs to every woman who rejects the notion of sameness and the suggestion of conformity and chooses to be bold and expressive in all the ways that matter to them. Vera Bradley designs for you, because Vera Bradley is you. And you are your own muse.

Requirements

5 + years supervisory or management experience in manufacturing/distribution environment to include experience with production theory, pull systems and synchronous manufacturing
Windows based PC experience with strong skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook including advanced skills in spreadsheet, database and graphing applications
Strong team player
Ability to coach and motivate others
Detail oriented
Strong decision making ability
Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work well under pressure
Experience with several of the following: Six Sigma, continuous improvement, kaizen, supply chain, lean, JIT, or kanban.
Bachelor’s Degree required.

Nice To Haves

Basic understanding of Vera Bradley shipping process and current product offerings preferred
Basic understanding of Vera Bradley cutting and scheduling systems and technologies preferred
Knowledge of automation systems, ILS and SAP software systems preferred.
MBA/MS in business or related field strongly preferred.
Industrial Engineering experience also a plus.

Responsibilities

Accountable for leading the distribution staff to deliver business results needed to meet Business Plan objectives while maintaining the desired Vera Bradley work culture.
Evaluate and adjust available warehouse and distribution capacity and planned requirements in order to maintain balance between the two
Schedule distribution work centers including pick, pack and ship.
Collaborate with Operations management to ensure Distribution operates according to established Vera Bradley operations/order policies
Monitor and communicate to the Distribution Team all department metrics including on-time performance; fulfillment rate; safety; productivity and customer returns.
Focus on improving these metrics.
Responsible for the layout of the finished goods materials bin locations
Maintain a safe and organized work environment
Responsible for the execution of lean manufacturing techniques throughout the entire Distribution group
Document and maintain Distribution procedures
Collaborate with customer service and materials planning and allocations to ensure priorities are in alignment with the needs of the business
Active member of the operations planning team
Maintain consistent administration of company policies and adherence to the company handbook across all shifts

Benefits

Vera Bradley offers a variety of medical, dental and vision programs to meet your family’s health care needs.
Medical plan options including both a HDHP/HSA plan and a PPO plan
Dental
Vision
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance provides peace of mind for your family should the unexpected happen.
Employer provided 2X your salary in life insurance
Accidental Death and Disability insurance
Voluntary life insurance for you, your spouse and your children
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
The Vera Bradley 401k plan helps you accumulate savings for retirement
401k with generous company match, immediate vesting (age and service requirement)
Strong line up of professionally managed funds
Safe-harbor plan design
Earn up to 3 weeks of paid time off in your first year of employment with opportunity to earn more
9 paid holidays a year
Paid bereavement leave
Voluntary Time Off
Access to a variety of financial, physical, and mental wellness experts
Employee Assistance Program with access to work/life wellness support including no cost unlimited telephonic counseling services
Opportunities for leadership development, skill development and career advancement
Generous employee discount on Vera Bradley products
Bonus opportunity, identity protection, legal services, pet insurance, cell phone discount, employee referral bonus, annual birthday gift, DailyPay, corporate fitness facility and individual policies through Aflac