Assistant Regional Distribution Manager

Life-Assist, Inc.; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

Short-term and Long-term disability

401K Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Life-Assist, Inc. in Lenexa, KS is seeking an Assistant Regional Distribution Manager to oversee our distribution center operations and lead a team to meet safety, quality, and inventory goals.

You will monitor temperatures, manage expiration dates, and ensure regulatory compliance while supporting the Senior Regional Distribution Manager in strategic planning.

This role rewards leadership, problem solving, and a hands-on approach with strong MS Office skills and forklift certification.

Qualifications

• 2 years of full-time verifiable history with a pharmacy or wholesaler in a capacity related to dispensing and distribution of prescription drugs.
• Forklift certification and ability to operate warehouse equipment.
• Strong knowledge of warehousing KPIs and supervision experience.
• Exceptional written, oral, interpersonal, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide management support for distribution center activities and daily supervision of personnel.
• Ensure safety, quality, delivery, and inventory objectives are met.
• Oversee storage, temperature controls, regulatory requirements, and expiration date management of pharmaceutical products.

Skills

Forklift certified

MS Excel

MS Office

Leadership

Warehouse knowledge

KPI knowledge

Problem-solving

Education

BA/AA or SCM-related certification

Tools

Warehouse management systems

Job description

Are you looking for a position where you can do something meaningful and make a real difference? We’re growing fast and looking for future leaders and problem-solvers that are ready to grow with us. If you have a passion for what you do, are highly motivated, maintain the highest integrity and possess a wide range of knowledge, skills and abilities then this may be your dream position!

About This Opportunity:

Our Assistant Regional Distribution Manager (ARDM) is a key role in the organization providing management and support for our Lenexa, KS distribution facility.

The ARDM will be responsible for providing support in the management of distribution center activities, and the daily supervision of personnel. They will ensure the company safety, quality, delivery, and inventory objectives are met. This role will assist the Senior Regional Distribution Manager in maintaining performance objectives and strategic planning.

In addition, the ARDM will be responsible for overseeing all pharmaceutical products stored within the distribution center and ensure all storage, temperature and regulatory requirements are met. Duties will include the daily recording and logging of temperatures throughout the warehouse, management of expiration dates on prescription items, and the quarantine and return of pharmaceuticals as needed.

Who Are You?

• At least 21 years of age
• 2 years of full-time verifiable history with a pharmacy or wholesaler in a capacity related to the dispensing and distribution of and the record-keeping related to prescription drugs
• Have not been convicted of a violation of any federal, state, or local laws relating to wholesale or retail prescription drug distribution or the distribution of controlled substances.
• BA/AA or certifications in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration and/or equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Forklift certified
• Must have minimum 2 years of pharmaceutical related experience
• Minimum 3 years Supervisory and Management experience of personnel.
• Exceptional written, oral, interpersonal, and presentation skills and the ability to effectively interface with others
• Working knowledge of warehouse/mechanical equipment, performance management, and warehouse management systems
• Strong knowledge of warehousing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Strong Leadership skills
• Strong organization and prioritizing skills
• Attention to details and follows through on assigned tasks and projects
• Proficient at MS Office, MS Excel
• A can-do attitude with excellent judgment and creative problem-solving skills

Who Are We?

At Life Assist we show up every day, so we can “Help Heroes Save Lives”. Together through a culture of caring and genuine connections, every decision we make and every action we take ensures that first responders can do their jobs as easily and effectively as possible.

When you compare Life-Assist to other companies in our industry, you’ll find that there is a clear difference. Our culture is extremely important to us. We aren’t about what we sell. We are about what we stand for.

We are always looking for the best talent - individuals who are positive, motivated, and hardworking, but most importantly align with our core values to provide the best experience for everyone. We understand what matters most: the health and well-being of you and your family. We also realize what a significant role work plays in contributing to these.

Members of our Life-Assist team enjoy a positive, supportive environment where employees are encouraged to develop their skills and talent to their fullest potential.

What We Offer:

We believe in showing employees how valuable they are to Life-Assist. That is why Life-Assist offers a comprehensive benefit package that aims to meet the needs of our valued employees and their families. Check out what you can expect when you join our team:

• 15 accrued days Paid Time Off -to help you take that refreshing time to get away from it all.
• 7 paid holidays plus 2 paid floating holiday to use as you please
• Employee Assistance Program – to help you reduce the stress of everyday living.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term disability pay
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan – Life-Assist contributes a % of your deferral to help you meet your retirement goals.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• And much, much more

It is the policy of Life-Assist, Inc. (“The Company”) that we will recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles, and ensure that all other personnel actions are administered, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, and disability, or other legally protected status, and we will ensure that all employment decisions are based only on valid job requirements. EOE, Including disability/vets

Life-Assist, Inc. promotes a drug-free workplace, and participates in the E-Verify Program.