Sr. Distribution Manager - Wilmington
About The Position
PrimeSource Building Products, Inc., one of the nation's largest wholesale distributors of building supply products, seeks an experienced Distribution Center Manager to grow our business and ensure profitability. The person in this position will manage 3-5 subordinate supervisors who supervise a total of 5-35 employees in the Warehouse Operations, Sales, Credit and Administration. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these units. Also directly supervises 2-5 non-supervisory employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Requirements
- Strong knowledge and understanding of CRM systems, Company Reporting Software, Internet Software, Spreadsheet, Word Processing software and SAP a must.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of the building materials industry is a major plus.
Responsibilities
- Manages the Profit & Loss.
- Plans, budgets, forecasts and expenses control.
- Maximizes sales and profit growth while properly managing company assets.
- Hires, teach, coach and retain the highest level of quality personnel.
- Support employees by providing good working conditions, equitable pay programs and on-going career development. Conduct annual performance appraisals.
- Effectively communicates Company goals and objectives to Distribution Center staff.
- Works in conjunction with Distribution Center staff in order to establish goals and objectives.
- Maintains a high level of quality control at all levels within the Distribution Center.
- Maintains positive customer and vendor relations.
- Recommends product selection and pricing levels for local markets.
- Keeps the Company informed of local market and competitive conditions.
- Develops effective inter-department communications and working relationships within PrimeSource.
- Reviews bills of lading for incoming merchandise and customer orders in order to plan work activities.
- Establishes operational procedures for verification of incoming and outgoing shipments, handling and disposition of merchandise, and keeping of warehouse inventory.
- Coordinates activities of distribution warehouse with activities of sales, record control, and purchasing departments to ensure availability of merchandise.
- Directs reclamation of damaged merchandise and other returns & credits.
- Responsible for upholding and enforcing company safety policies.
- Responsible for staying current and adhering to all Human Resources policies and courses.
- Responsible for staying current and adhering to all JSOX policies and initiatives.
- Travels to customers.
- Attends & contribute to the sales meetings.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
