Sr. Distribution Manager

Saddle Creek Logistics Services • Macon, GA

81d

About The Position

The Senior Manager of Distribution is responsible for the day-to-day operations regarding warehouse business activities. The Senior Manager of Distribution ensures all tasks are completed safely and efficiently and ultimately accountable for a profitable organization. The Senior Manager reports to the Distribution Center Manager.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics, Business, Management, or another related field is highly preferred.
• Must possess 10 years of experience within the 3PL industry, in which five (5) years are in a leadership role of a warehouse or distribution center.
• Must have at least two (2) years of experience managing a P&L.
• Ability to drive results and develop a team while creating solid relationships with clients and internal associates.
• Excellent communication and presentations skills; ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, associates, and the public.
• Identify and understand issues, problems, and opportunities; possess solid judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong analytical skills, including analysis and interpretation of complex business documents as well as statistics and modeling.
• A proven track record of mentoring and developing direct reports and subordinates.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, maintain and communicate all operational goals while ensuring all operating procedures are being followed per company guidelines.
• Manage, coach, mentor, and develop staff to achieve objectives; conduct performance reviews.
• Participate in the recruitment and new hire onboarding process while ensuring SCLS’s culture is being fostered.
• Perform supervisory responsibilities by the organization’s policies and procedures.
• Address complaints and resolve problems.
• Provide superior customer service by maintaining professional and courteous relationships with all customers.
• Interface with internal stakeholders as well as customers to establish and accomplish goals.
• Communicate progress/conditions and conduct tours for the customer as directed by upper management.
• Audit operations to ensure service standards are being met.
• Act as a liaison with carrier contractors and customers.
• Act as a community representative for SCLS.
• Create and deliver effective verbal presentations to management and customers as necessary.
• Monitor space utilization/layout to ensure efficient and cost-effective operations.
• Monitor and ensure departmental/facility key performance indicators (KPI) are met in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Ensure proper maintenance and sanitation of equipment, grounds, pest control, and refuse disposal.
• On-going management of facility fiscal performance, including profit & loss and budgeting.
• Ensuring the accurate and timely preparation of all necessary reports and records regarding facility operations.
• Monitor facility purchasing process to include auditing, guideline compliance, and approval by creating programs to maximize cost savings for SCLS and customers.
• Manage inbound and outbound loading/unloading, the accuracy of inventory, and warehousing.

Benefits

• Benefits package including medical, dental, vision, HSA, and medical reimbursement.
• Annual bonus eligibility.
• 401(k) match.
• Vacation and holiday pay.
• Employee assistance and identity theft protection.
• Career development and opportunity for internal promotions.
• Tuition reimbursement for further education.
• Company paid life insurance and short term disability.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees