Director Distribution at BJ's Wholesale Club

Uxbridge, Massachusetts, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Retail, WholesaleIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Management or equivalent
Ten years in a combination of physical distribution, transportation, resources management and retailing

Responsibilities

Oversee all regional self-run distribution operations, including analyses and planning of workload, allocation of resources, integration of processes to ensure seamless support of selling clubs, enforcement of safety standards, assessment of actual productivity in relation to benchmarks, and informing Home Office superiors of pertinent events
Oversee performance of all regional third-party logistics providers, soft-lines, reverse logistics and associated services, ensuring compliance with asset integrity standards and proper application of on-site positive receiving procedures where applicable
Solidify support to selling clubs through constant communication with zone, regional and selling club executives and managers, and spearhead resolution of emerging problems relating to packing, packaging, trailer loading, positive receiving, and timing of deliveries
As assigned, resolve supply chain management inefficiencies between key vendors and BJ’s
In coordination with Transportation, manage outbound transportation routing to ensure timely delivery to selling clubs
Manage distribution workload region-wide, allocate resources to optimize distribution productivity, oversee distribution fundamentals to enhance asset integrity and adherence to corporate policies, communicate with selling club managers and vendors as necessary to ensure timely support, and formulate and execute applicable budgets and expense controls
Responsible for all distribution matters relating to self-run distribution centers, third-party consolidation and storage facilities, orchestration of daily outbound transportation routing, cohesive customer service relations with selling clubs, resolution of supply chain management issues with vendors as assigned by Home Office superiors, and long-term strategic planning in support of corporate plans and objectives

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Supply Chain ManagementDistribution Center ManagementTransportation RoutingVendor ManagementBudget ManagementStrategic PlanningLogisticsCustomer ServiceResource Allocation

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What benefits does BJ's Wholesale Club offer?

BJ's offers weekly pay, eligible free BJ's Inner Circle and Supplemental memberships, generous time off including vacation, personal, holiday, sick, bereavement, and jury duty leave, benefit plans with three medical plans, HSA, two dental plans, vision, flexible spending, and a 401(k) with company match.

Is this a remote position or does it require travel?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What are the main responsibilities for the Director Distribution role?

The role involves overseeing regional self-run distribution operations, third-party logistics providers, support to selling clubs through communication and problem resolution, and managing supply chain issues with vendors.

What is the company culture like at BJ's Wholesale Club?

BJ's offers a collaborative and inclusive environment where team members can learn, grow, and be their authentic selves, with a commitment to outstanding service and convenience for members.

What makes a strong candidate for the Director Distribution position?

Strong candidates will have experience in distribution management, resource allocation, supply chain oversight, third-party logistics, and strategic planning to support corporate objectives.