Distribution Manager

Clorox • Aberdeen, MD

379d • $72,100 - $161,900

About The Position

The Distribution Manager at Clorox is responsible for overseeing distribution operations to ensure timely and efficient delivery of high-quality products. This role emphasizes safety, cost reduction, and service improvement while managing a team and collaborating with various departments to achieve operational goals.

Requirements

• 3 years of logistics or manufacturing experience in managing a team
• Experience with Warehouse Management System (WMS)
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain is preferred
• Experience with production/inventory control systems
• Experience with SAP applications
• Strong leadership and ability to effectively influence
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills
• Planning and organization skills
• Broad knowledge of end-to-end supply chain
• Teamwork skills
• Previous management experience required

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to highlight safety as the most important aspect of operations and deliver related programs and initiatives.
• Coach and develop team members through performance management processes and drive skill block progression.
• Drive Journey Map priorities for the department and plant.
• Lower logistics costs through the implementation of world-class processes and controls.
• Improve service by increasing On Time Delivery (OTD) levels and lowering Overages, Shortages, & Damage (OS&D) levels.
• Lead all distribution center employees through coaching and development.
• Leverage WCO tools and processes to identify and drive improvements and loss reductions.
• Maintain supplier of choice status for the Aberdeen Plant by managing dwell times and enhancing driver interactions.
• Own plant distribution inventory metrics and ensure compliance with internal controls.
• Manage yard and shuttle contractor relationships between site operations and Regional Distribution Center.
• Oversee plant scheduling, including weekly reviews, forecasting, schedule attainment, and capacity planning.
• Develop strategic plans for efficient and cost-effective distribution operations.
• Monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) to understand service and efficiency trends and document results through reporting.
• Analyze cost performance data to identify areas of opportunity and validate effectiveness.
• Participate in cross-functional teams to eliminate root causes of customer supply chain inefficiencies.
• Develop and execute a balanced plan of interaction with plant operations and distribution activities.
• Maintain partnership with Security for yard view and trailer inspections.
• Partner with Packaging and Palletizing operations to ensure high customer service levels.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health plans
• Market-leading 401(k) program with company match
• Flexible time off benefits including half-day summer Fridays
• Inclusive fertility/adoption benefits
• Transparent pay structure with competitive salary ranges
• Participation in incentive plans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree