Distribution Center Manager

AWC, Inc.; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AWC, Inc. is seeking a Distribution Center Manager in Baton Rouge, LA, to oversee warehousing operations, ensuring efficiency and accuracy in inventory management and order fulfillment. The role requires strong leadership and problem-solving skills, with a commitment to safety and teamwork within the organization.

Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(K) Match

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Employer Paid Life Insurance

Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay

Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a high-volume distribution environment.
• Experience in evaluating and interviewing candidates.
• Strong sense of urgency and a proactive approach to customer and vendor needs.

Responsibilities

• Manage overall organization of the warehouse operations.
• Ensure accuracy in inbound/outbound processes and manage KPIs.
• Promote teamwork and positive workplace culture among employees.

Skills

Customer Service

Problem-Solving

Team Leadership

Logistics

Inventory Management

Communication

Education

Undergraduate degree in Business Administration or Supply Chain Management

Tools

MS Office

Advanced Excel

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We are seeking individuals with boundless energy, unwavering persistence, and an appetite for learning. We value individuals who approach challenges with enthusiasm and creativity. If you're ready to embark on a journey of continuous growth and contribute to meaningful solutions, we want you on our team.

As a Distribution Center Manager, you will be responsible for the overall organization of warehouse facility in terms of “Order Fulfillment” shipping/receiving, put-away, cycle count, accuracy, handling, and delivery of warehouse inventory. You will be an essential part to the success of AWC, completing each function properly and exceeding our customers’ expectations.

How you’ll make an impact:

• Help maintain a positive workplace environment by displaying AWC’s company culture in everyday actions
• Motivate employees to balance safety, quality, productivity and morale to achieve positive results in all areas
• Set and achieve outstanding goals for the DC in relation to Company Standards and Directives
• Direct, guide, and promote teamwork within personnel
• Ensure all operational processes and procedures are being followed
• Ensure accuracy of the inbound/outbound process, Managing KPIs and adjust when necessary
• Celebrate wins
• Interaction with all local division personnel and management as well as companywide personnel
• Oversee all daily DC operations including
• Order fulfillment, inventory control and administration to ensure the highest level of the delivery process to enhance the customer experience
• Perform safety audit of facility to ensure compliance with safety SOPs
• Manage kitting, sub-assembly and other value-added requirements, using BOM (bill of materials) and follow a strict QC assembly instruction/process
• Oversee weekly or occasional operations including:
• Factory Returns
• Inspect and process vendor damage and procures return to vendor authorizations
• Damaged freight claims with carriers
• DRP Cycle Counts and Quarterly Statistical Inventory Counts
• Manage a neat and organized warehouse environment
• Work with other DC Managers, offer ideas for improvement and active participation on team calls

Skills you’ll need:

• 5 + years of experience within the industry, high volume, face pace, distribution environment
• Excellence in internal/external customer service
• Experience in selecting and interviewing process for potential open position within the warehouse, performance feedback, complete annual reviews and one-on-one with direct reports
• Possess a sense of urgency for our customers’ and vendors’ requirements
• Ability to creatively while problem-solving, independent thinker
• Transportation/Logistics experience, small packaging and LTL shipping, use of online and stand-alone order fulfillment shipping systems
• Work with transportation vendors and common carriers to provide on time, damage free and cost-efficient transportation
• Practical working knowledge of MS Office and advance Excel

Here’s what will set you apart:

• Undergraduate degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or related field
• Documented experience leading a high volume distribution facility

The Rewards:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Package
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay

About AWC

As employee-owners, we strive to do more than just complete tasks; we seek to develop fulfilling careers by pushing ourselves and questioning the status quo. We embrace innovative and creative methods to expand our expertise while providing genuine value to our customers and technology partners. We strategically partner with the world’s most-recognized brands to help engineering, reliability, and maintenance teams solve problems effectively. As experts in our partners’ technologies, we are well-equipped to properly size, select, configure, and support each. It is our goal to serve you with the best combination of caring experts and innovative solutions from our partners.

How We Win Together

We are committed to solving customer problems and are looking for team members that want to be a trusted resource to those looking for a partner who out-knows, out-cares, and out-serves everyone else. Every day, we strive to deliver on our mission to empower people to make the greatest positive impact for the communities and families we serve together. Our Winning Together culture starts with a shared commitment to building an environment of inclusiveness, trust, and mutual respect. We know that when people like you are safe to pursue your passions, to learn, to serve, and to share in the rewards from our combined efforts, then we are winning together.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

We are seeking individuals with boundless energy, unwavering persistence, and an appetite for learning. We value individuals who approach challenges with enthusiasm and creativity. If you're ready to embark on a journey of continuous growth and contribute to meaningful solutions, we want you on our team.

As a Distribution Center Manager, you will be responsible for the overall organization of warehouse facility in terms of “Order Fulfillment” shipping/receiving, put-away, cycle count, accuracy, handling, and delivery of warehouse inventory. You will be an essential part to the success of AWC, completing each function properly and exceeding our customers’ expectations.

How you’ll make an impact:

• Help maintain a positive workplace environment by displaying AWC’s company culture in everyday actions
• Motivate employees to balance safety, quality, productivity and morale to achieve positive results in all areas
• Set and achieve outstanding goals for the DC in relation to Company Standards and Directives
• Direct, guide, and promote teamwork within personnel
• Ensure all operational processes and procedures are being followed
• Ensure accuracy of the inbound/outbound process, Managing KPIs and adjust when necessary
• Celebrate wins
• Interaction with all local division personnel and management as well as companywide personnel
• Oversee all daily DC operations including
• Order fulfillment, inventory control and administration to ensure the highest level of the delivery process to enhance the customer experience
• Perform safety audit of facility to ensure compliance with safety SOPs
• Manage kitting, sub-assembly and other value-added requirements, using BOM (bill of materials) and follow a strict QC assembly instruction/process
• Oversee weekly or occasional operations including:
• Factory Returns
• Inspect and process vendor damage and procures return to vendor authorizations
• Damaged freight claims with carriers
• DRP Cycle Counts and Quarterly Statistical Inventory Counts
• Manage a neat and organized warehouse environment
• Work with other DC Managers, offer ideas for improvement and active participation on team calls

Skills you’ll need:

• 5 + years of experience within the industry, high volume, face pace, distribution environment
• Excellence in internal/external customer service
• Experience in selecting and interviewing process for potential open position within the warehouse, performance feedback, complete annual reviews and one-on-one with direct reports
• Excellent communication skills
• Possess a sense of urgency for our customers’ and vendors’ requirements
• Ability to creatively while problem-solving, independent thinker
• Inventory Counts/Reconciliation experience
• Transportation/Logistics experience, small packaging and LTL shipping, use of online and stand-alone order fulfillment shipping systems
• Work with transportation vendors and common carriers to provide on time, damage free and cost-efficient transportation
• Practical working knowledge of MS Office and advance Excel

Here’s what will set you apart:

• Undergraduate degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or related field
• Documented experience leading a high volume distribution facility

The Rewards:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(K) Match
• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Package
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Career Development Opportunities

About AWC

As employee-owners, we strive to do more than just complete tasks; we seek to develop fulfilling careers by pushing ourselves and questioning the status quo. We embrace innovative and creative methods to expand our expertise while providing genuine value to our customers and technology partners. We strategically partner with the world’s most-recognized brands to help engineering, reliability, and maintenance teams solve problems effectively. As experts in our partners’ technologies, we are well-equipped to properly size, select, configure, and support each. It is our goal to serve you with the best combination of caring experts and innovative solutions from our partners.

How We Win Together

We are committed to solving customer problems and are looking for team members that want to be a trusted resource to those looking for a partner who out-knows, out-cares, and out-serves everyone else. Every day, we strive to deliver on our mission to empower people to make the greatest positive impact for the communities and families we serve together. Our Winning Together culture starts with a shared commitment to building an environment of inclusiveness, trust, and mutual respect. We know that when people like you are safe to pursue your passions, to learn, to serve, and to share in the rewards from our combined efforts, then we are winning together.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Supply Chain

• Industries

  Warehousing and Storage

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