Distribution Lead

Avacend Inc; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Avacend Inc. is seeking a Distribution Lead to oversee daily warehouse and distribution operations at our Roanoke, VA facility. You will manage inbound/outbound flows, maintain inventory accuracy, and ensure adherence to quality standards while coordinating staff to optimize daily activities.

The role emphasizes operational efficiency, effective use of personnel, and ensuring smooth workflow in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in warehouse, distribution, logistics, or operations preferred.
• Experience with inventory control and warehouse operations preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily warehouse and distribution operations.
• Manage and monitor inbound flow, inventory control, and outbound flow activities.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and ensure quality standards are followed.
• Ensure effective use of staff and coordinate daily operational activities.
• Track operational efficiency and ensure work completion.
• Support smooth workflow and day-to-day warehouse operations.
• Monitor operational processes and address issues as needed.
• Ensure compliance with established warehouse procedures and quality standards.
• Work effectively in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

Skills

Warehouse operations

Inventory control

Inbound & outbound flow

Staff coordination

Operational efficiency

Quality standards adherence

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Independent coordination

Job description

Summary:

• The Distribution Lead oversees daily activities for an account, department, or station within a warehouse operation.
• Responsible for maintaining inventory accuracy, adhering to quality standards, and effective use of staff.
• Oversees inbound flow, inventory control, and outbound flow activities.
• Tracks operational efficiency and ensures work completion in an operational area.

Job Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily warehouse and distribution operations.
• Manage and monitor inbound flow, inventory control, and outbound flow activities.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and ensure quality standards are followed.
• Ensure effective use of staff and coordinate daily operational activities.
• Track operational efficiency and ensure work completion.
• Support smooth workflow and day-to-day warehouse operations.
• Monitor operational processes and address issues as needed.
• Ensure compliance with established warehouse procedures and quality standards.
• Work effectively in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

Skills:

• Warehouse and distribution operations experience.
• Inventory control and inventory accuracy.
• Inbound and outbound operations experience.
• Staff and team coordination.
• Warehouse operations and logistics.
• Operational efficiency and quality control.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and effectively coordinate daily operations.
• Ability to work in a warehouse environment, including potentially cold temperatures.

Education/Experience:

• Previous experience in warehouse, distribution, logistics, or operations preferred.
• Experience with inventory control and warehouse operations preferred.
• Previous experience coordinating teams or daily operational activities preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.