Distribution Center Manager

ALMO CORPORATION; Wilmer (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ALMO CORPORATION in Wilmer, TX is seeking a Distribution Center Manager to oversee daily warehouse operations, ensure inventory accuracy, and drive safety.

You will lead a team, manage inbound/outbound, plan staffing, monitor costs, and collaborate with Sales to optimize orders; salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in warehousing, distribution, or logistics.
• Minimum 5 years warehouse management experience.
• Experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and ERP.
• Strong analytical and budgeting capabilities.
• Ability to write SOPs for logistics and warehousing.
• Excellent customer service, communication, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the warehouse, including inbound receiving, returns, inventory control, and outbound shipping.
• Serve as primary contact for Almo functional areas to resolve issues.
• Lead a team of supervisors, drive workforce planning and seasonal staffing.
• Plan, staff, direct, and coordinate activities to maintain inventory accuracy.
• Promote safety culture within the distribution center.
• Monitor stock levels, delivery times, and transportation costs; collaborate with Sales to optimize orders.
• Develop internal schedules and controls to move merchandise safely and on time.
• Ensure staff training on safe loading/unloading and safety procedures.

Skills

Team leadership

Analytical skills

Budgeting experience

Communication skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Safety training

Education

Bachelor's degree in warehousing/distribution/logistics

Tools

WMS

ERP

MS Office

Warehouse automation

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Texas Distribution Center - Wilmer, TX 75172, Position Summary:

The Distribution Center Manager is responsible for distribution centers daily operations and maintaining high levels of accuracy and operational efficiency. Implement worker safety and health regulations, plan projects and set objectives for the departments. Plan operations and activities with the company's budget, practices and policies in mind. Responsible for, or involved in, the distribution centers overall transportation scheduling, inventory control, inbound receiving and storage, returns and outbound pick and pack operations. Depending on location, staff ranges from 6 to 40 employees with multiple shifts.

What you will do in this role:

• Manage day-to-day operations of warehouse, including: inbound freight and receiving function, returns, inventory control, outbound parcel and freight.
• Primary point of contact for various Almo functional areas to resolve customer issues, logistics and product issues.
• Lead a team of employees, leads and supervisors, providing strategic mentoring and guidance. Involved in driving workforce planning and scheduling that aligns with business requirements and seasonal peak staffing needs.
• Effectively plan, staff, direct and coordinate activities to maintain efficient storage and flow of materials while maintaining control and accuracy of inventory assets.
• Lead focus on Almo Distribution Center safety culture
• Design, implement and maintain effective internal schedules and controls to mitigate risks and provide for the movement of merchandise correctly, safely, without damage and on time.
• Ensure training program in place for staff on safe loading and unloading methods of product from trucks, movement of product within DC and ensure adherence to all safety and accident procedures while on company premises or operating company vehicles or equipment.
• Maintain strong culture of teamwork, strong recruiting and retention of talent to maintain quality and efficiency standards.
• Monitor quality, quantity, cost and efficiency of the movement and storage of product. Identify discrepancies, causes and enforce corrective measures.
• Analyze data to monitor performance and productivity levels and plan improvements and solutions.
• Monitor and manage stock levels, delivery times and transportation costs. Engage with Sales department to maximize order efficiency and minimize freight expense.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications: What we look for in a candidate:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in warehousing/distribution/logistics industry
• Minimum 5 years of warehouse management experience
• Systems skills: Extensive experience in Warehouse Management, WMS, ERP and warehouse automation. Highly proficient in MS Office.
• Experienced in writing and implementing Logistics/Warehousing standard operating procedures
• Strong analytical skills and budgeting experience.
• Continuous improvement focus- Ongoing review and refresh of protocols and processes that will improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the Distribution Center.
• Excellent customer service, team and communication skills.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Experience in operation and certification of the various equipment including but not limited to forklift and clamp trucks, pallet jacks.

Almo is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.