DC Warehouse Manager

Genuine Parts Company•Birmingham, AL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Distribution Warehouse Manager leads a team of Warehouse Supervisors in managing the day-to-day Distribution Center (DC) operations to maintain optimal levels of product inventory and ensure effective and efficient distribution of product to branches and/or customers. This role involves leading the DC warehouse team to provide excellent customer service, maintaining overall responsibility for customer agreements and problem resolution, and directing the team in refining, developing, and implementing DC programs. The manager also assists with financial accountability, budget preparation, and expense analysis to achieve financial goals. Additionally, they are responsible for the physical plant, including cleanliness and security, and for directing and administering safety, health, and environmental policies and procedures.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and three (3) years of related experience or an equivalent combination.
Ability to work as a team in a fast-paced environment.
Effective communications, coaching, and team building skills.
Ability to give and receive constructive feedback.
Ability to create a safe working environment, ensuring that all members are knowledgeable of good safety practices and procedures.
Analytical and mathematical skills required; financial acumen preferred.
Excellent computer skills using Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
Good driving record required.
Demonstrated people and leadership skills with a record of achieving positive business results.

Nice To Haves

May need to be certified to operate a forklift and/or other mobile equipment.

Responsibilities

Leads the DC warehouse team to provide excellent customer service that will enhance and support Company operations and sales.
Creates materials for and conducts “capabilities” presentations to customers as needed (inventory levels, conversion shop, industrial supplies, special deliveries).
Maintains overall responsibility for ensuring a high-level of customer service, which may include adherence to customer agreements, and resolution of problems surrounding delivery of products.
Schedules workforce to meet required staffing and customer service needs. Fills in for other DC positions as needed.
Maintains responsibility for physical plant, including cleanliness and security.
Directs DC warehouse team in refining, developing and implementing DC programs as needed, in conjunction with the business plans of the DC and Motion Industries.
Assists DC Manager with overall accountability for all financial results, sales, expenses, and asset control.
Assists with preparation of annual budget and leads the DC warehouse team to achieve financial goals.
Assists DC Manager to review financial package monthly with the DC management team to ensure DC meets established expense goals; analyzes expenses and determines ways to reduce costs.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Directs and administers established safety, health and environmental policies and procedures ensuring all employees actively participate.