Outbound Operations Manager
About The Position
Covetrus is a global animal-health technology and services leader dedicated to empowering veterinary practice partners to drive improved health and financial outcomes. We bring together products, services, and technology into a single platform that connects our customers to the solutions and insights they need to work best. Our passion for the well-being of animals and those who care for them drives us to advance the world of veterinary medicine. Our Aurora, CO location is seeking an Outbound Manager responsible for managing the outbound operation of the Distribution Center to ensure timely and accurate order fulfillment and shipping to ensure the customers’ expectations are exceeded every day. We offer a climate-controlled, small-team environment where you rarely have to work weekends!
Requirements
- Minimum of three years of experience in warehouse or production environment; minimum of one year experience with a pharmacy or pharmaceutical wholesaler/distributor required.
- Minimum three years management experience
- Must meet any minimum certification qualification required by any local or state board or licensing agency, as applicable within span of control (varies by location)
- Demonstrates strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Demonstrated ability to strategically organize, prioritize and meet customer expectations
- Highly motivated and results oriented
- Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships
- Must be proficient in Microsoft and computer skills
- Experience and knowledge in distribution processes (receiving, shipping and inventory control) required
Nice To Haves
- Forklift Certification desired
- Green belt or equivalent in Six Sigma or Lean Six Sigma preferred
Responsibilities
- Plans and directs all distribution activities including shipping, routing, and administrative tasks to ensure company requirements are met.
- Leads the effort to gather feedback regarding the customer expectations. Makes recommendations and implements changes to continually improve the customer’s experience.
- Ensures the efficient organization and layout of the distribution center by optimizing processes for picking, packing, and shipping customer orders while maintaining distribution center compliance with all governmental agencies and their regulations.
- Main point of contact for all inquiries regarding outbound shipments.
- Works with internal partners (Sales, Regulatory and Quality Affairs) regarding orders shipped. Answers questions and provides information to resolve any outstanding issues in a timely manner.
- Pro-actively communicates issues to appropriate individuals which many include: Customers, Sales, Purchasing, and Distribution Center Management.
- Reviews current or future trends that indicate possible gaps in the outbound process and makes recommendations based on findings.
- Conducts daily status meetings with management team to review prior day’s performance and to develop action plan for current day.
- Manages the outbound team. This includes but is not limited to, performance management, attendance management, training, employee engagement and retention, and employee development.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance starting on Day 1
- Generous holiday and paid time off policy
- Company paid life and AD&D insurance
- 401(k) with generous company match
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Stock Purchase Program
- 401k savings & company match
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Maternity leave
- Parental leave
- Military leave
- Other leaves of absence
- Health, dental, and vision benefits
- Health savings accounts
- Flexible spending accounts
- Life & disability benefits
- Identity theft protection
- Pet insurance
- Eligibility for a short-term incentive plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
