Director of Distribution

1915 South / Ashley; Thomasville (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401k with company match

Tuition assistance

Employee discounts

Employee referral program

Job summary

1915 South seeks a Director of Distribution to lead the Covington DC operations, drive throughput and on-time shipment, and optimize labor and space utilization across multiple shifts.

You will own the DC budget, implement Lean/Six Sigma improvements, and partner with Merchandising, Sales, Customer Service, and IT to align with commercial priorities while maintaining safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience leading large-scale distribution operations.
• Strong knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma or similar process-improvement methods.
• Ability to manage budgets and drive cost savings.

Responsibilities

• Direct all day-to-day distribution center operations including receiving, put-away, storage, picking, staging, loading, and returns processing.
• Own throughput, on-time shipment, order accuracy, report performance against KPIs to executive leadership.
• Develop and execute annual operating plans that support company growth, seasonal demand cycles, and new product launches.
• Maximize cube utilization and slotting efficiency for building efficiency.
• Maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counting, physical inventory programs, and root-cause resolution of variances.
• Manage receiving schedules, devanning labor plans coordination.
• Reduce damage through inspection protocols, packaging standards, and material handling training.
• Oversee the repair/touch-up shop and disposition process for damaged, returned, and clearance merchandise to maximize recovery value.
• Optimize route density, delivery windows, and customer communication to improve first-attempt delivery rates and satisfaction scores.
• Lead and develop a team of operations managers, supervisors, and hourly associates across multiple shifts.
• Build workforce plans balancing permanent and temporary labor against seasonal volume; manage recruiting, onboarding, and retention initiatives.
• Establish performance standards, coaching cadences, and succession plans; foster a culture of accountability and engagement.
• Own the distribution center operating budget, including labor, freight, equipment, and facility expenses.
• Track and reduce cost-per-unit shipped and cost-per-delivery; identify and deliver measurable savings.
• Justify and manage capital expenditures for racking, material handling equipment, and technology.
• Champion a safety-first culture; ensure OSHA compliance, forklift certification programs, ergonomic lifting practices, and incident investigation follow-through.
• Maintain facility, fleet, and equipment readiness through preventive maintenance programs and vendor management.
• Ensure compliance with DOT regulations, and internal audit standards.
• Drive process improvement using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies to eliminate waste and improve labor productivity.
• Lead WMS/TMS enhancements, RF and automation initiatives, and integration with ERP and e-commerce platforms.
• Partner cross-functionally with Merchandising, Sales, Customer Service, and IT to align operations with commercial priorities.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Lean principles

Safety compliance

Budgeting

Tools

WMS

ERP integration

Job description

DIRECTOR OF DISTRIBUTION

Join our winning team at 1915 South as our Director of Distribution for the Covington DC. 1915 South owns and operates 41 Ashley stores and 4 distribution centers across the southeast. If you want to take your career to a new level of professional success with the #1 Furniture Brand in the world,

Why 1915 South?

Compensation

We offer competitive pay and bonus potential.

Benefits

Provide for yourself and your family with our competitive benefit programs. We offer health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.

Paid Time Off

Paid vacation and sick leave

Retirement

401k retirement savings plan with a company match

Tuition

College tuition assistance at Thomas University

Employee Discounts

Employees are provided with generous furniture discounts!

Employee Referral Program

Earn up to $500 per referral!

Long-Term Career Opportunities

Many of our company leaders at 1915 South grew within our company. When you start at 1915 South, you are not just starting your next job; you are beginning your new career!

Job Responsibilities

• Direct all day-to-day distribution center operations including receiving, put-away, storage, picking, staging, loading, and returns processing
• Own throughput, on-time shipment, order accuracy, report performance against KPIs to executive leadership
• Develop and execute annual operating plans that support company growth, seasonal demand cycles, and new product launches
• Maximize cube utilization and slotting efficiency for building efficiency.
• Maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counting, physical inventory programs, and root-cause resolution of variances
• Manage receiving schedules, devanning labor plans coordination.
• Reduce concealed and handling damage through inspection protocols, packaging standards, and material handling training
• Oversee the repair/touch-up shop and disposition process for damaged, returned, and clearance merchandise to maximize recovery value
• Optimize route density, delivery windows, and customer communication to improve first-attempt delivery rates and satisfaction scores
• Lead and develop a team of operations managers, supervisors, and hourly associates across multiple shifts
• Build workforce plans that balance permanent and temporary labor against seasonal volume; manage recruiting, onboarding, and retention initiatives
• Establish performance standards, coaching cadences, and succession plans; foster a culture of accountability and engagement
• Own the distribution center operating budget, including labor, freight, equipment, and facility expenses
• Track and reduce cost-per-unit shipped and cost-per-delivery; identify and deliver measurable savings
• Justify and manage capital expenditures for racking, material handling equipment, and technology
• Champion a safety-first culture; ensure OSHA compliance, forklift certification programs, ergonomic lifting practices, and incident investigation follow-through
• Maintain facility, fleet, and equipment readiness through preventive maintenance programs and vendor management
• Ensure compliance with DOT regulations, and internal audit standards
• Drive process improvement using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies to eliminate waste and improve labor productivity
• Lead WMS/TMS enhancements, RF and automation initiatives, and integration with ERP and e-commerce platforms
• Partner cross-functionally with Merchandising, Sales, Customer Service, and IT to align operations with commercial priorities