Distribution Center Manager

Almo; Wilmer (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Almo Distribution Center is seeking an experienced Distribution Center Manager to oversee daily warehouse operations in the United States. You will manage inbound receiving, inventory control, returns, and outbound shipping, while leading a team across shifts and ensuring safety and efficiency.

You will design schedules, monitor KPIs, and coordinate with Sales to optimize throughput and reduce freight costs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in warehousing/distribution/logistics industry
• Minimum 5 years of warehouse management experience
• Extensive experience in Warehouse Management, WMS, ERP and warehouse automation; proficient in MS Office
• Experienced in writing and implementing Logistics/Warehousing standard operating procedures
• Strong analytical skills and budgeting experience
• Continuous improvement focus to enhance DC efficiency
• Excellent customer service, team and communication skills
• Experience operating equipment including forklift, clamp trucks, pallet jacks

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of warehouse, including inbound freight and receiving, returns, inventory control, and outbound parcel and freight
• Serve as primary point of contact for Almo functional areas to resolve issues
• Lead a team of employees, leads and supervisors with workforce planning and scheduling
• Plan, staff, direct, and coordinate activities to maintain efficient storage and flow of materials
• Maintain safety culture and ensure staff training for safe loading, unloading and movement of product
• Monitor quality, quantity, and efficiency of movement and storage; identify discrepancies and enforce corrective actions
• Analyze data to monitor performance and plan improvements
• Manage stock levels, delivery times, and transportation costs; coordinate with Sales to optimize orders
• Undertake other duties as assigned

Skills

Warehouse management

WMS

ERP

Budgeting

Analytical skills

MS Office

SOP development

Staff leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in warehousing/distribution/logistics

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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

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.