Distribution and Inventory Manager

PRIDE Industries; Fort Bliss (TX); On-site; USD 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

PRIDE Industries is seeking a Distribution and Inventory Manager to oversee site logistics, warehouse operations, and inventory control at the Ft Bliss location. The role includes budgeting, staff supervision, and process improvement to meet contract goals.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in business administration or equivalent, plus extensive experience in distribution, inventory management, and logistics.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of experience in distribution, inventory management, logistics and warehouse management, including supervisory experience.
• Bachelor's in Business Administration or related field; equivalent combination of education and experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage site logistics, warehouse, and inventory; develop budgets and set staff goals.
• Direct and monitor procurement, payments, and contract compliance to ensure timely delivery of supplies.
• Lead and develop staff; establish lines of communication with key contract personnel and customers.

Skills

Distribution management

Inventory management

Logistics

Supervisory experience

Budget management

Customer service

Negotiation

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's in Business Administration

Tools

Warehouse management systems

Excel

Word processing

Database

Job description

Pay Rate

$58,656 to $69,923 DOE

Telecommute Status

Onsite

Announcement

PRIDE Industries is a fast-paced company with a mission: To Create Jobs for People with Disabilities while providing high quality, value-added solutions to our nationwide customers. We are currently recruiting to fill the following position:

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Job Description

PRIDE Industries

Job Description

Job: Distribution and Inventory Manager

Job Code: A07 - PR-Distribution Inv Mgr

HR Title Group: Federal Contracts (Facilities)

Salary Grade: E13

FLSA Status: Exempt

Approval Date: August 2017

SUPERVISES

There are direct reports with this position.

POSITION SUMMARY

Under minimal supervision, the Distribution and Inventory Manager oversees and manages work site logistics, warehouse, self-help and work site asset inventory. Employees in this job class develop and manage their respective budgets, set goals and objectives for staff, performance manage subordinates and make decisions to improve program performance based on performance indicators. This job class requires comprehensive knowledge of effective management techniques, warehouse management, negotiation strategies, production center operations, customer service, and inventory control systems.

TYPICAL DUTIES

1. Coordinates, directs and manages the timely and effective delivery of supplies, materials, equipment, subcontracts, information technology services, production reports and accountability.

2. Manages compliance with contract terms, conditions and obligations.

3. Supervises staff; ensures a competent, motivated staff through hiring, training, counseling, supervising and reviewing the performance of employees.

4. Develops professional working relationship with key contract personnel and establishes official lines of communication.

5. Manages accounts payable through invoice tracking and resolves invoice miss matches as identified by customer.

6. Manages the Self-Help and U-Do-It functions by ensuring needed materials are available and their issuance tracked. Provides resources to train customers on both programs.

7. Manages the warehouse by overseeing warehouse operations, development and implementation of inventory management programs, staffing and supervising warehouse staff, and by negotiating pricing and tracking of high use materials.

8. Manages material procurement process, which includes receiving customer requests for services, develop material requirement for project execution, and manage acquisition of materials including price negotiations. Responsible for managing site supplier database and related cost of services.

9. Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.

• Denotes Essential Job Function

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Five or more years of experience in distribution, inventory management, logistics and warehouse management, including at least three years in a supervisory role;
• Fundamental understanding of inventory principles and practices;
• Knowledge of warehousing and inventory management systems;
• Supervisory skills to hire qualified employees, provide for their professional development, administer performance management and disciplinary processes effectively, and address employee relations appropriately;
• Ability to effectively supervise and develop assigned team to meet production/service goals while adhering to safety policies and rules;
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; to make presentations and respond to inquiries by senior management, customers and/or employees;
• Demonstrated leadership, organizational, reasoning, problem solving and analytical skills;
• Exceptional customer service skills;
• Human relation skills to build effective relationships with team, customers and public;
• Advanced computer literacy including knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, database and presentation software;
• Knowledge of business English including vocabulary, spelling, and correct grammatical usage and punctuation;
• Mathematical skills to include the ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations;
• Ability to establish priorities and solve a wide range of business, operational and strategic management problems;
• Flexibility to respond to changing work priorities and handle numerous projects at the same time.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelors in Business Administration or related field
• A comparable combination of formal education and work experience will be considered.

CERTIFICATES OR LICENSES REQUIRED

• Fed Security Clearance
• Valid Driver's License

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Maneuvering in and around the warehouse
• Bending and stooping
• Lifting and moving boxes weighing up to 35 pounds
• Pulling or pushing up to 75 pounds
• May require using a pallet jack
• Climbing on and off material handling equipment
• Viewing Computer screen
• Utilizing keyboard

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in a business office environment with limited privacy and some exposure to background noise and in a distribution environment with forklifts, material handling and production equipment and depending on external weather conditions, exposure to heat, cold, wind and rain. Travel between worksites is required.

DISCLAIMER

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job. Employees are expected to follow their supervisor’s instructions and to perform the tasks requested by their supervisors.

At PRIDE, we make a difference in the lives of many, one job at a time.

PRIDE Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Pay Rate

$58,656 to $69,923 DOE

Job ID

2026-20463

Type

Full Time Regular

Location

US-TX-Ft Bliss

Additional Information

By applying for this job, you acknowledge that the position may require access to, or involvement with, defense-related articles, services, and technical data subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). You understand that compliance with ITAR regulations is a condition of employment and that you may be required to obtain the necessary authorization for access to ITAR-controlled information. Proof of U.S. citizenship or legal permanent residency may be required. Any offer of employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of security background checks and compliance with ITAR regulations. If you have questions or concerns about ITAR compliance, please feel free to contact us for more information.