Manager Distribution Center - Lakeland, FL

Sonepar•Lakeland, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

A career at World Electric is more than a job. You’re investing in a brighter, more sustainable future together and joining a team that makes a real difference for our customers. World Electric offers electrical products and services to contractors. If it helps bring electricity to an office, home, factory or other building – you can find it here. We operate throughout Florida and Georgia and are part of the Sonepar group, the world’s #1 electrical distributor with over 45,000 associates around the globe. Being “Powered by Difference” means we respect and value diverse perspectives. Within World Electric we offer a supportive culture and great benefits, and as part of the larger Sonepar group, we can offer exciting opportunities to grow your career. We are hiring a Demand Planning Manager to join our team!

Requirements

Strong organizational skills and able to prioritize and delegate multiple tasks
Bilingual desired (English/Spanish)
Strong communication and customer service skills Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with all levels of Company personnel and outside vendors.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
Proficiency in computer skills
Ability to handle pressure
Experience/knowledge of warehouse equipment and machines
Strong people skills with the ability to relate to other departments' needs and concerns while still being able to accomplish the Company's goals.
Strong reasoning, analytical and problem-solving skills.
Successfully demonstrate negotiation agreements with outside vendors and partners.
Knowledge of or ability to learn and enforce DOT rules and regulations.
Ability to interpret, understand, and enforce policy and procedures and relate them to others.
Strong managerial and leadership skills, ability to motivate team and manage conflict.
Supervisory skills-ability to manage staffing, performance review decisions, mentor and supervise development of staff.
At least 10 years of related distribution/warehouse experience in a high-volume distribution environment.
Prior experience effectively working across organizations from all functions and overseeing multiple locations.
Prior experience in using LEAN tools and processes to ensure efficiency of operations.
Demonstrated strong planning and forecasting skills.
Demonstrated ability to manage the on-schedule receiving, stocking, picking, and shipping of Company products.
Strong organizational and analytical skills.
Knowledge of systems, processes, products, and market knowledge preferred.
Valid Driver’s License required; some travel required.
College degree or equivalent work experience required

Responsibilities

Manage daily operational activities in the distribution center including warehousing, delivery, maintenance, and administrative functions, consistent with high standards and service commitments, in a cost effective and safe manner.
Ensure warehouse associates comply with company policies and procedures.
Exercise judgement within defined procedures and policies to determine appropriate action.
Provide direct supervision to warehouse associates, lead warehouse associates, and warehouse supervisors.
Manage distribution center operations including warehouse, transportation, material handling, inventory control, direct through stock (DTS) and safety.
Establish goals and guidelines intended to improve warehouse methods and procedures, work requirements and schedules, distribution quality, safety and operating costs.
Provide direction and guidance over Distribution Center operations to ensure the accuracy, timely receipt, stocking of Company merchandise, timely picking and shipping of goods, an engaged workforce and an acceptable level of high-quality performance is achieved.
Work with leaders of other Branches to ensure best practices and create continuous process improvement.
Coordinate with supervisors, inventory control supervisor, shift leads, maintenance, and administrative associates in their day-to-day activities.
Provide ongoing training to Warehouse Associates and Warehouse Supervisors for support of safe, efficient, error free operations.
Manage hiring, training, coaching, and developing of warehouse, maintenance, and administrative associates.
Implement succession planning for self and other critical roles on the team.
Monitor daily workflow, productivity, accuracy, and error rates across on shift for efficiency, consistency, and quality of operations.
Partner with Regional Sales Managers/Branch Managers to ensure company service offerings (like Pro Logistics Supply) are managed successfully and efficiently.
Work with inventory control to minimize on-hand balance problems, maintain stock locations, and conduct yearly physical inventory.
Ensure staff/facility comply with all company and safety policies, procedures, and regulations.
Monitor established safety programs for compliance using Company requirements and Occupational Safety Health Administration regulations.
Direct maintenance and monitoring of housekeeping standards to promote safe and efficient operations and directs changes and updates where necessary and needed.
Keep the network informed of important developments, potential problems, and related information necessary for effective management.
Coordinate/communicate plans and activities with others, as appropriate to ensure a coordinated work effort and team approach.
Support corporate operations through planning and involvement with all managers.