Distribution Center Manager

Bridgestone America, Inc.; Upper Macungie Township (PA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is seeking a distribution center leader in Upper Macungie Township, PA to oversee reception, delivery, and control of merchandise. The role emphasizes budget oversight, safety, and inventory management while ensuring efficient warehouse operations.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree with 6+ years of experience, including 3–5 years in leadership, and will collaborate with executive leadership to meet strategic distribution objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree; 6+ years of relevant experience including 3–5 years of management or leadership experience.
• Master's degree; 4+ years of relevant experience including 2–4 years of management or leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Directs the activities of the distribution center, including reception, delivery, inventory control, and order processing.
• Develops and monitors budgets; maintains safety and security programs.
• Leads and mentors distribution center staff and coordinates with internal/external stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Budget management

Strategic thinking

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Company OverviewBridgestone Americas, Inc. (BSAM), headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, and Bridgestone Europe, Middle East and Africa (BSEMEA), headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, operate collectively as a “Bridgestone West” strategic region. This region services the strategic business needs of teams across the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Africa. BSAM and BSEMEA are subsidiaries of Bridgestone Corporation, globally headquartered in Japan. Bridgestone and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand products and solutions to address the needs of a broad range of customers and industries.Job CategorySupply Chain & ProcurementPosition SummaryResponsible for managing and directing the activities of the distribution center, involving the reception, delivery and control of merchandise. Develops and monitors budgets, maintains safety/security and inventory control programs, ensures distribution center facilities and equipment are properly maintained, and proposes improvements in order to optimize the distribution process. Exercises general supervision of overall distribution activity, including inventory control, order processing, warehouse activities, transportation, maintenance, and customer service.Responsibilities• Manages experienced professionals who exercise independent discretion and/or manages a functional area or process that may or may not have direct reports.• Implements policy and strategy for short-term results and influences others outside of own job area regarding policies, practices and procedures• Decision making is guided by strategic objectives of specialization• Influences others outside of own job area regarding policies, practices and procedures• Must be able to communicates with executive leadership• Supports relationships through strong communication and negotiation skills with internal and external stakeholders• Other duties as assignedMinimum QualificationsBachelor's degree; 6 y+ years of relevant experience including 3-5 years management or direct/indirect leadership experienceOr Master's degree; 4+ years of relevant experience including 2-4 years management or direct/indirect leadership experienceAt Bridgestone, you are Free to BeWe believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they feel safe bringing their chosen version of themselves to work. We believe in championing all perspectives, individuals and teams because we understand the importance of seeing the world and our business through many different lenses. So, show us what you are made of, because who you are is what we need.What we offerAt Bridgestone, what really matters is to foster co-creation opportunities and empowering you to be creative and curious to make mobility safer, more efficient, and more sustainable for future generations. Whatever role you fill, when you represent Bridgestone, you are a valued teammate, and part of our larger mission to “Serve Society with Superior Quality”, for that, we offer you more than just a competitive compensation; we will provide you:A supportive and engaging onboarding experience to ensure a smooth transition into our team.The opportunity to develop and grow, through training and regular mentorship.Corporate Social Responsibility activities.A truly global, dynamic and challenging work environment.Agility and work/life effectiveness and your long-term well-being.An effective and inclusive team.Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is our policy to consider all individuals for employment based on their unique merit and without regard to age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.Employment EligibilityIf hired, a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment.