Sr. Director | Logistics (Transportation, Distribution & Supply Chain)
The individual in this role will be overseeing the operation, maintenance, staffing, budgeting, and performance of the Distribution facility. The Distribution Manager is tasked with implementing the strategic direction aligned with the company's overarching goals and strategies. Ensuring site performance with a strong focus on customer service and productivity is also part of their responsibilities. Furthermore, they will provide leadership to ensure flawless execution, foster a positive culture, and uphold the company's values. This role is primarily a hands-on management position that involves direct involvement in the day-to-day operations.
As a strategic leader, you'll drive process improvement initiatives, collaborate on innovative solutions, and foster a positive culture that prioritizes customer satisfaction and productivity Responsible for the oversight of all distribution operations, including pulling, stock runs, and all related inventory transactions Oversight for scheduling appropriate levels of staff to allow for maximum production effectiveness within the shipping and all distribution departments The individual in this role will be overseeing the operation, maintenance, staffing, budgeting, and performance of the Distribution facility Ensuring site performance with a strong focus on customer service and productivity is also part of their responsibilities Conducts analysis of existing business processes using methods such as gap analysis or PDCA to identify areas for improvement Acts as an internal consultant, developing short- and long-term strategies for the organization, incorporating Six Sigma, Agile, and other practices as necessary to drive progress and reduce costs Coordinates and leads key improvement projects across all organizational levels, potentially overseeing multiple teams or collaborating with managers to re-engineer processes Establishes measurable standards at project initiation and regularly generates detailed update reports for management, comparing actual project results against these standards Provide guidance and make improvements to the inventory systems and inventory strategy Develop and implement strategies to optimize warehouse layout, space utilization, and inventory management processes Work collaboratively with the sales teams to ensure client satisfaction Tracks project performance to analyze successful completion of short- and long-term goals
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Supply Chain
Industries
Warehousing and Storage
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