INBOUND/OUTBOUND MANAGER - JACKSON, GA

Dollar General • Jackson, SC

160d

About The Position

At Dollar General, our mission is Serving Others! We value each and every one of our employees. Whether you are looking to launch a new career in one of our many convenient Store locations, Distribution Centers, Store Support Center or with our Private Fleet Team, we are proud to provide a wide range of career opportunities. We are not just a retail company; we are a company that values the unique strengths and perspectives that each individual brings. Your difference truly makes a difference at Dollar General. How would you like to Serve? Join the Dollar General Journey and see how your career can thrive.

Requirements

• Five years minimum experience in distribution, logistics and management.
• Experience in warehouse management systems and RTS applications preferred.
• Experience in automated retail distribution center preferred.
• College degree in business.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as diagrams, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures manuals.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentages.
• Knowledge of cash handling procedures including cashier accountability and deposit control.
• Ability to perform IBM cash register functions to generate reports.
• Knowledge of inventory management and merchandising practices.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of recruiting, interviewing, hiring, counseling and termination practices including legal compliance and internal processes.
• Knowledge of cash, facility and safety control policies and practices (deposits, store keys, SAFE program, etc.).
• Good organization skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to solve problems and deal with a variety of situations where limited standardization exists.

Responsibilities

• Oversees receiving or shipping functions.
• Assists in creating a strong work team and helps resolve employee relations issues.
• Reviews current or future trends that indicate possible gaps in inbound or outbound functions and makes recommendations based on findings.
• Participates on distribution center management team; develops action plans for conducting internal analyses and gap identification.
• Conducts daily status meetings with management team to review prior day’s performance and to develop action plan for current day.
• Leads development of and communicates Productivity Improvement Plan for each performance indicator or area identified for improvement.
• Conducts observations to identify areas for change; conducts analyses to develop action plans to address operational and employee gaps.
• Leads inbound or outbound team in goals and measurement development and implementation.
• Reviews the strategic goals of the inbound or outbound area and sets performance goals.
• Monitors department budget on a monthly basis; assists in development of budget for inbound or outbound functions.
• Conducts weekly staffing reviews with Operations Manager and Human Resources to determine appropriate staffing levels for inbound or outbound departments.
• Communicates with company carrier regarding store loads and backhauls.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees