Distribution Center Manager

Insight Global (United States); Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 69,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global seeks a Distribution Manager to plan and direct all distribution activities, including receiving, storing, shipping, routing, and handling returned/damaged goods with administrative support to meet customer and company requirements.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field, 5+ years of warehousing management, and 3+ years in pharma distribution, with Lean Six Sigma and forklift credentials preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in operations/logistics or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years warehousing management and supervisory experience.
• Minimum 3 years experience with a pharmacy/pharmaceutical wholesaler/distributor preferred.
• Experience managing a team of 10+ associates.
• Green Belt or Lean Six Sigma preferred.
• Forklift certification preferred; ability to obtain certification.
• Inventory inbound/outbound experience; licensed as a designated rep in Florida or California.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct all distribution activities including receiving, storing, shipping, routing.
• Handle returned/damaged goods and related administrative tasks.
• Ensure customer and company requirements are met.

Skills

Warehousing leadership

Team management

Six Sigma Lean

Forklift certification

Pharma distribution

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Operations/Logistics or related field

Job description

Job Description

A client of Insight Global is looking to bring a Distribution Manager on to the team, This person will be responsible for planning and directing all distribution activities including receiving, storing, shipping, routing, handling returned/damaged goods, and administrative tasks to ensure customer and company requirements are met. Estimated pay 50-65/HR

Skills and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required, with preference for a major in Operations, Logistics, Supply Chain, or other business-related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Minimum of five years’ practical warehousing management and/or supervisory experience, including strong personnel management experience in hiring, performance management, disciplinary action, budget development, training, and basic awareness of employment law.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience with a pharmacy or pharmaceutical wholesaler/distributor desired.
• Experience directly managing other associates (team of 10 or more preferred).
• Green belt or equivalent in Six Sigma or Lean Six Sigma preferred.
• Forklift Certification preferred, ability to obtain Forklift Certification required. Inventory- inbound and outbound Licensed as a designated rep in Florida or Cali

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [e-mail].