Distribution Manager
hace 19 horas
Lake Mills
Job Description At Parts ASAP, we’ve built North America’s most comprehensive source for agricultural and construction parts by seamlessly uniting companies, teams, processes, knowledge bases – and our most important resource – our Parts ASAP people. Our Parts ASAP people support our growth and define our success by embracing the driving principles at our company’s core: unparalleled access to parts for all types of equipment, an unrelenting commitment to customer success, and a constant drive for improvement. Job Description Job Title: Distribution Manager Job Function: Management Reports To: Director of Facilities and Warehouse Operations Classification: Exempt Date Approved/Revised: December 21, 2023 Summary Manages the overall planning, organization, and operations of the company’s distribution center. Oversees all distribution functions, including receiving, storing, inventory control, order processing, picking, packaging, shipping. Balances workloads as needed to achieve production and delivery goals. Utilizes software, data, and analytics to optimize operations, track production metrics, and anticipate and resolve problems. Provides the necessary equipment, tools, and training to staff to ensure safe, secure, and efficient operations. Complies with all OSHA and other regulations, policies, safety procedures, and documentation requirements. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Employee must be able to perform these essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, absent undue hardship. • Partners with the logistics organization to meet business goals and customer needs for inbound and outbound deliveries., • Seeks and executes improvements in Safety, Quality, Efficiency, and Delivery., • Plans projects and sets goals for employees to meet., • Responds to orders efficiently so that products are delivered in a timely and accurate manner., • Keeps communication between warehouses and other departments including purchasing, returns, shipping., • Coordinates with store managers, sales or customers regarding discrepancies and errors in the order fulfilment process., • Establishes quality procedures for employees assigned to areas throughout the distribution center., • Manages time/schedules for the distribution center using the ADP system., • Creates training content, processes, and procedures for warehouse consistency throughout the organization., • Ensures the site has the proper tools, supplies, and equipment for day-to-day operations., • Implements worker safety and health regulations. Provides and facilitates a safe working area for the entire department, addressing any safety concerns/needs outside the department that is brought to their attention, • Collaborates with distribution center managers across functional boundaries to develop schedules, procedures and solutions and maintains a floor presence that “inspects what we expect” relative to safety, housekeeping and associate performance., • Recruits, hires, and onboards high performing individuals that adhere to the organization’s standards., • Coordinates, trains, and monitors the performance of management and staff through training programs, frequent feedback, regular performance reviews, and exceptional communication skills., • Investigates and resolves service/quality complaints and performance issues, including disciplinary procedures as necessary or appropriate to achieve peak staff performance., • Ensures implementation and adherence to Human Resources policies and procedures through enforcement and accountability., • Achieve all KPI’s that are set for Distribution Center by Leadership, • Ability to train and implement multiple ERP/WMS applications, • Responsible for budget planning and properly controlling expenses to ensure profitability goals are achieved, • Performs all other duties as assigned., • Complies with the requirements of the company’s ISO 9001 Quality Management System (when required)., • Recruits, hires, and onboards high performing individuals that adhere to the organization’s standards., • Coordinates, trains, and monitors the performance of management and staff through training programs, frequent feedback, regular performance reviews, and exceptional communication skills., • Investigates and resolves service/quality complaints and performance issues, including disciplinary procedures as necessary or appropriate to achieve peak staff performance., • Ensures implementation and adherence to Human Resources policies and procedures through enforcement and accountability., • Performs all other duties as assigned., • Complies with the requirements of the company’s ISO 9001 Quality Management System (when required). Supervisory Responsibilities • This position supervises employees within the department. Physical Requirements • Ability to sit, stand, climb, bend and kneel on an occasional basis., • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer., • Regular manual dexterity/coordination: hand/eye movements, motor control., • Regular visual effort: concentrated reading of documentation or close viewing of computer displays., • Able to push, pull and lift up to 15lbs. on an occasional basis. Potential Hazards • This position is not exposed to any hazardous substances. Competencies necessary to perform this job • Dedication – Committed to achieving results under demanding time frames., • Analytical – Synthesize complex or diverse information., • Problem Solving – Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner and update processes to improve performance in the future., • Communication – Speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; create and present informative presentations and meetings., • Leadership – Inspire and motivate employees to perform well; accept feedback from others for self-improvement; set expectations and monitor delegated duties., • Management Skills – Include staffing in planning, decision making and process improvement; make yourself available to your staff; develop employees’ skills and encourage growth., • Integrity – Maintain high ethical standards; communicate expectations to employees., • Safety and Security – Follow safety policies/plans and promote safe working habits to employees. Required Education/Experience/Skills • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or 5 years equivalent work experience in business, supply chain and operations management; particularly within the agriculture and construction parts sectors, is preferred., • Advanced computer knowledge including e-mail, Word, and Excel software., • Strong written and verbal communication skills., • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Preferred Education/Experience/Skills • Well-versed with supply chain, inventory management, material requirement and planning, and project management programs., • Willingness to travel as required. Certifications, Licensees or Registrations Required/Preferred • This position does not require any special certifications, licenses, or registrations. We are committed to supporting the health, financial security, and well-being of our employees and their families. Our competitive benefits package includes: • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance – multiple plan options to meet your needs., • Company-Paid Life Insurance with additional voluntary coverage options., • Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD) protection., • Hospital Indemnity, Accident and Critical Illness Insurance options for added financial security., • 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match to help you build your future., • Wellness Programs and Resources, including preventative care support and employee assistance programs., • Paid Time Off and Company Holidays.