Distribution Manager

Carlisle; Greenville (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Carlisle Construction Materials in Greenville, IL seeks a Distribution Manager to oversee shipping/receiving, materials management, and inventory control for the plant. You will develop a strong team, manage safety, and drive continuous improvement across multiple departments.

Responsibilities include setting metrics, coaching staff, coordinating with operations and quality control, and leading annual inventories while aligning with corporate logistics priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or in lieu of degree, High School Diploma with 5 years of relevant experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Materials Management, Supply Chain Management, or Inventory Control.
• APICS Certification preferred.
• SAP experience preferred.
• Six Sigma knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct materials management, shipping/receiving, warehousing and inventory control for the plant.
• Lead and develop the team with performance metrics and annual reviews.
• Manage inventory levels, safety stocks and cycles.
• Coordinate with Scheduler, Quality Control and Operations to track production and material flow.
• Drive cost control and continuous improvement initiatives such as COS/kaizen.

Skills

Customer service oriented

Prioritize workload

Proven leader

Change management

Communication across org levels

Lean manufacturing

Demand flow

Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor's degree

HS diploma + 5 years experience

APICS certification preferred

Six Sigma knowledge preferred

Tools

SAP

Job description

Carlisle Construction Materials,a worldwide leading diversified manufacturer of premium building products and related technology, has an immediate opening at the Greenville, IL location for aDistribution Manager.

Job Summary

This position has management responsibility and line of sight ownership focus for shipping/receiving functions and material procurement & management for the Plant. This includes accountabilities for all incoming and outgoing raw materials, finished goods, transfers, as well as all aspects of safety performance for the department, personnel management and discipline, training, cost control/reduction and continuous improvement. Responsible for developing a strong team environment with clear and effective communications. This position will serve as a key interface with a variety of departments including Operations, Engineering & Maintenance, Technical Services, Inventory Control, Sales, Customer Service, Corporate Logistics, etc. Standard hours of operation are Monday- Friday 40 hours a week with occasional overtime and weekend work required, no travel required for this position.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for organizing, directing, and controlling the materials management, shipping/receiving, warehousing and inventory control in support of the plant.
• Manages team performance through metrics development, annual reviews, recommendations for hire and disciplinary actions.
• Manage inventory levels, accuracy, safety stocks and cycle.
• Organizing and leading annual Physical Inventory event for the plant.
• Coach, mentor and develop team using strong interpersonal skills.
• Monitor and track supplier performance through Quality and STP (Ship to Promise). Ensure effective corrective action plans are implemented when needed. Participate in quarterly business reviews with the corporate purchasing team.
• Develop systems and tools as needed to support shipment of finished goods ensuring all customer requirements for method of shipment, packaging, labeling, etc. are achieved.
• Drives improvements for material management, obsolete and excess inventory, material shortages, etc. Develop and track metrics as needed.
• Work closely with Scheduler, Quality Control, and the Operations Manager to track metrics for production releases and other factors that affect scheduling and material flow.
• Countermeasure identification and resolution.
• Participation in daily tier meetings.
• Sustainment of COS initiatives, countermeasures, and kaizen events.
• Short- and Long-Term Department Planning and Development.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Customer service oriented.
• Must be able to prioritize workload in a multitasking environment, short-term tactical along with longer term strategic activities.
• Experienced proven leader who leads by example and motivates people to create a challenging, empowering, and collaborative working environment.
• Maintain and provide current understanding of industry best practices and technology trends.
• Demonstrated history of successful change management and implementation of operational excellence improvements such as lean manufacturing, demand flow, and six sigma.
• Strong ability to communicate with all levels of the organization from the production floor to the executive office; strong interpersonal, leadership, & organizational skills.

Education and Experience:

• Required:
  • Bachelor’s degree or in lieu of degree, High School Diploma with 5 years of relevant experience.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in Materials Management, Supply Chain Management, or Inventory Control.
• Preferred:
  • APICS Certification preferred.
  • SAP experience preferred.
  • Six Sigma knowledge preferred.

Working Conditions:

• A combination of office related administrative tasks and heavy floor.
• Subject to various weather conditions due to material stored.

Physical Requirements:

OCCASIONALL Y

FREQUENTL Y

CONTINUOUSL Y

(0- 30%)

(31- 60%)

(61- 100%)

LIFTING OR CARRYING

X

X

X

PUSHING OR PULLING:

X

X

BENDING OR STOOPING

X

REACHING ABOVE SHOULDER LEVEL

X

DRIVING AUTOMATIC EQUIP. VEHICLES

OPERATE MACHINERY OR POWER TOOLS

CLIMBING (LADDERS, STAIRS, ETC.)

WALKING

X

STANDING

X

SITTING

X

VISION

X

HEARING

X

DEXTERITY

X

HAND EYE COORDINATION

X

Salary range: $95 - $103k based on applicable education and experience.

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