Manager, Distribution

W.C. Bradley Co. • Hope, AR

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About The Position

Responsible for the management of all inbound and outbound operations including but not limited to: Receiving, Distribution and Transportation. Ensure the coordinated movement of material into and out of the facility(ies) is smooth, controlled, and efficient.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Logistics, or a related field of study.
• Five (5) years of progressive leadership experience in logistics, manufacturing, and/or distribution.
• Proficiency using a Personal Computer (PC) to include Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Proficiency using Enterprise Resource Planning (i.e., SAP, WMS).
• Leadership skills and the ability to inspire direct and indirect reports.
• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to negotiate both reasonable and favorable contract terms for the Company.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing in English.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain professional relationships with persons within and outside the Company of varying personality types.
• Good organizational skills and the ability to maintain information in a logical and well-thought-out manner.
• Ability to travel within the United States and internationally.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team of direct reports in pursuit of a common goal.
• Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of the Logistics function within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of the consumer products industry.
• Knowledge of Third-Party Logistics (3PL) warehouse operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day activities of logistics to include management of priorities across functional departments.
• Ensure the movement of material into, thru, and out of the facility(ies) is coordinated and efficient.
• Responsible for the overall budget, safety, quality, performance and customer experience.
• Manage and coordinate temporary labor to meet operational needs for logistics; regularly meet with onsite representative(s) and ensure alignment; manage general labor issues and raise issues as appropriate; and participate in temporary labor contract negotiations.
• Actively participate in third-party contract negotiations to meet operational needs for logistics.
• Accountable for meeting and exceeding established operational goals to include productivity and labor efficiency measures.
• Participate in establishing and management of the strategic plan for logistics; actively forecast labor requirements relative to operational needs to maintain efficient and effective logistical operations.
• Establish, document, and review functional processes regularly; share best practices across logistics.
• Other duties as deemed necessary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager