Manager, Distribution

Responsibilities

• Regularly leads and monitors employee performance to assure a smooth workflow and maximum productivity in a highly automated environment.
• Assures departmental adherence to Good Distribution Practices, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and ISO requirements; ensures SOPs are up to date.
• Responsible for talent management including selection, termination, performance review and professional development of direct reports.
• Ensure appropriate staffing levels to meet customer expectations and operational budgetary requirements.
• Creates, improves, and utilizes Distribution workflows including inventory integrity, distribution and overall departmental planning.
• Performs cost and Return On Investment (ROI) analysis.
• Interacts with other departments, including customer service, training, sales, to work towards resolutions for distribution related issues.
• Utilizes basic Lean process (VSM, 5S, Gemba) to identify and lead/participate in projects for improvements.
• Conducts meetings with strategic customers to lead towards overall process improvement as well as cost reductions.
• Leads projects with teams across multiple departments to develop process improvements.
• Assists in and/or initiates data collection activities designed to identify and report on distribution trends relating to efficiency and cost effectiveness.
• Analyze data to proactively develop future trending of the operation and identify cost reduction opportunities.
• Remains in communication with all levels of distribution management advising them of day to day activities.
• Responsible for developing key productivity measurements that will direct positive behavioral changes to meet/exceed customer expectations.
• Responsible for reviewing and accurately reporting of productivity performance to upper management and employees.
• Establish and drive continuous improvement efforts to maximize efficiencies in the organization.
• Manage carrier relationships on behalf of the organization, and support carrier negotiations with upper management.
• Support upper management in developing annual operating budgets in support of the corporate financial goals and responsible for P&L management.
• Fulfillment Focus: Utilizes planning and supply chain material flow, and follows/holds knowledge of assembly line practices. Creates standardized work procedures to meet changing demands of customers. Works closely with third party logistic providers and contract negotiations.
• International Focus: Utilizes knowledge of export compliance regulations.

Qualifications

• Strong excel and PowerPoint skills required.
• Warehouse Management Systems, JDA/RedPrairie, BAAN, Oracle experience a plus.
• Solid understanding of warehouse management systems, transportation systems, labor management, Distribution workflows, and ISO 9000.
• Experience with developing performance metrics, and lean process improvements.
• Ability to lead exempt and non-exempt employees.
• Project management experience a plus.
• Medical device distribution experience a plus.
• Import regulation understandings a plus for international management position.

Work Environment

• Normal warehouse and office environment with some exposure to dust, heat and cold. Ability to perform light to medium physical work, exerting up to 40-55 pounds of force occasionally, and performing such activities as lifting, keying, stooping and bending.
• May be required to travel less than 5% of the time.
• Must be flexible to work weekends and/or overnight.

Experience

• At least five plus years experience in a supervisory or management capacity.
• Must have four to six years experience in Distribution or Warehouse environment.
• Previous experience in a FDA and ISO regulated environment preferred.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree required or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Export compliance certification required for international manager position.