Bachelor’s Degree (Preferred) in Business Administration or Supply Chain Management
Responsibilities
Oversight and direct distribution operations activities including but not limited to warehouse operations, transportation, maintenance, facility and reclaim (as applicable)
Work with cross-functional departments within the distribution center and corporate office as it relates to the distribution center operations
Responsible for the Distribution Center operations P&L cost centers to include, but limited to, expense and capital budgeting, planning, inventory (asset and product), cost controls, revenue and productivity objectives, and operational execution
Make recommendations for equipment purchases and distribution center related capital expenditures
Accountable to establish and/or ensure adherence to company practices, processes, procedures and policies
Responsible for the development and execution of facility operations planning to include productivity levels, staffing requirements, seasonal operation needs, distribution center capacity, etc
Maintain strict compliance to Company sanitation, risk management and asset management programs; audit programs to ensure adherence to such programs to include, but not limited to, safety, training, facility maintenance and inventory, security, and proper utilization and maintenance of material handling and transportation equipment
Responsible for accurate record keeping and timely reporting of data as required, such as distribution center scorecards, productivity and metrics reporting
Establish and/or maintain expected service metrics to customers such as on-time delivery, selection and inventory accuracy, cost per case, product damage, and other reporting metrics as required
Ensure facility compliance with legal regulations and laws (i.e., OSHA, EPA, FDA, Dept. of Agriculture, FCC, DOT), as well as company policy, procedures and guidelines
Participate on assigned projects and initiatives (i.e., operational effectiveness, profitability, etc.)
Evaluate business operations and technology for improvement opportunities; recommend and implement approved changes to processes and/or technology
Responsible for department management including staffing, training, performance management and career development of associates, and developing and monitoring department goals
Develop and monitor department budget as required
Maintain current knowledge of legal regulations, industry trends and best practices within Distribution Center operations; make recommendations to improve current processes and to ensure company legal compliance
Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed