Overnight Assistant Distribution Center Director

Dufry Careers•New York, NY

27d•$123,527 - $154,409

About The Position

The Overnight Assistant Distribution Center Director at John F. Kennedy Distribution Center is responsible for supporting the Distribution Center Director with managing overall distribution center activities for offsite operations with $400+ million in revenue accountability serving multiple airport locations. This role involves assisting with distribution center personnel leadership, vendor relationships, inventory management across multiple locations, regulatory compliance support, and coordinating operations across multiple lines of business including retail, restaurants, and duty-free shops while ensuring operational efficiency and accuracy.

Requirements

Requires minimum 2 years of supervisory experience leading distribution center, supply chain, and/or logistics teams serving multiple locations; experience managing in a unionized environment (CBA) preferred
In a technical role: Requires 5 years of experience in distribution operations, inventory management, or supply chain coordination with multi-location responsibility
High school diploma or GED required; bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or related program can count for 2 of the 6-year requirement
Requires 2 years minimum driving experience with valid state driver's license
Basic understanding of food safety protocols and HACCP principles preferred
Training that leads to an understanding of U.S. Customs and FDA regulatory compliance requirements preferred
Distribution and warehouse management systems training (SAP, CrunchTime preferred)
OSHA safety and hazardous material handling awareness
Excellent time management and prioritization skills with ability to support multiple concurrent distribution operations across locations and maintain accuracy in inventory tracking and data entry processes
Valid driver's license with clean driving record and ability to operate commercial vehicles and heavy distribution equipment safely; CDL or commercial truck driving experience preferred but not required, especially in urban locations
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (intermediate Excel for reporting) and ability to learn distribution management systems including SAP and CrunchTime quickly
Strong verbal and written communication skills with ability to effectively communicate with multiple airport locations, vendors, team members, and management while reading and comprehending technical instructions and policy documents
Problem-solving abilities to resolve operational issues across multiple locations and escalate complex matters appropriately
Demonstrated history of understanding the needs of multiple business locations, stakeholders, the employee population and individual circumstances
Demonstrated history of creating and maintaining positive work environments
Ability to walk extensively throughout distribution centers and coordinate with multiple airport locations for extended periods
Lift, carry, and move inventory items up to 50 pounds regularly
Visual acuity to review inventory records, conduct physical counts, and analyze data reports
Work in varying warehouse and retail environments with different temperature and noise levels
Must be able to pass government background checks where required for working in a Customs Bonded Warehouse
Requires scheduling flexibility to work various shifts including days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays as operational needs require

Nice To Haves

experience managing in a unionized environment (CBA) preferred
CDL or commercial truck driving experience preferred but not required, especially in urban locations
Basic understanding of food safety protocols and HACCP principles preferred
Training that leads to an understanding of U.S. Customs and FDA regulatory compliance requirements preferred
Distribution and warehouse management systems training (SAP, CrunchTime preferred)

Responsibilities

Assists with managing inventory accuracy including transportation of orders/returns to multiple locations, product rotation, temperature control procedures, and reverse logistics using SAP, CrunchTime, and distribution management systems
Supervises day-to-day distribution center activities including staff scheduling, shift coverage, and operational continuity while providing excellent service to multiple airport locations in receiving, processing, and distributing merchandise for retail and F&B operations
Supports vendor relationship management to ensure proper stock levels support sales objectives across served locations; assists with coordinating distribution operations across retail, restaurants, and duty-free shops while helping resolve delivery issues, shortages, and quality concerns
Assists with monitoring and reporting on key performance indicators (KPIs) including inbound throughput, labor efficiency, and operational metrics across multiple locations; supports implementation of contingency plans for distribution center operations
Supports compliance with U.S. Customs, FDA, and other regulatory bodies; assists with maintaining accurate records especially for bonded merchandise
Assists with enforcing food safety protocols including FIFO stock rotation, expiration date monitoring, and food safety compliance; participates in Quality Assurance activities and maintains security of food storage areas
Supports training, coaching, and development of distribution center staff while assisting with performance management following company policies and union agreements where applicable
Maintains distribution center organization including fixtures, equipment storage, bin locations, and physical inventory processes; reviews incoming orders from multiple locations and ensures accurate data entry into systems
Assists with communication and collaboration with airport management teams across served locations to support operational goals while coordinating between associates and management teams
Operates company vehicles safely and maintains compliance with all transportation and safety requirements for multi-location distribution operations