Distribution Manager - Inventory Control

neogen; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Neogen in Lexington, KY is seeking a senior warehouse manager to oversee receiving, inventory, and fulfillment operations. The role emphasizes safe environments, cost tracking, and efficient processing of returns, while maintaining documentation and KPI-driven improvements.

You will lead teams, coordinate with QA and facilities, and drive continuous improvement through data-driven insights and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Ten years plus related professional experience and a clear understanding of distribution management.
• Microsoft Excel experience
• Ability to interface successfully with management and subordinates.
• Strong capability to work independently and as a team member.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe working environment for employees and track direct labor expenses.
• Manage receiving functions for timely product receipts and replenishment.
• Oversee processing of product returns and maintain procedures and forms.
• Manage inventories, transfers and cycle counts; track scrap and destruction.
• Coordinate QA releases, dock appointments, and online systems for deliveries.
• Create KPI's and drive a culture of continual improvement across departments.
• Recruit, hire, train, coach and retain staffing; conduct performance appraisals.
• Participate in safety committees and annual budgeting and management meetings.

Skills

Distribution management

Excel

Management liaison

Team collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Come Be Part of a Mission that Matters!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Warehouse Management (personally or through subordinate personnel):

• Insure a safe working environment for employees;
• Track direct labor expenses;
• Manage receiving functions to ensure timely product receipts and replenishment;
• Manage processing of product returns from customers;
• Write and maintain procedures, work instructions and forms related to receiving and reverse logistics;
• Manage inventories, product transfers and cycle counts;
• Tracks product scrap and manages destruction;
• Investigate customer complaints related to areas of responsibility;
• Implement programs to minimize receiving, transferring and replenishment errors.
• Maintain locations and planogram of product in warehouse;
• Coordinate equipment maintenance schedule with facilities team;
• Participate with corporate procurement on pricing with freight carriers; and,
• Oversee housekeeping requirements for the warehouse;
• Manage receipt of products into inventory;
• Coordinate release of products from quarantine with QA;
• Oversee quality assurance function for buy-sell items and those produced under contract manufacturing arrangement;
• Create and maintain online system for dock appointments and deliveries;
• Create KPI's for departments and work with subordinates to promote a culture of continual improvement

MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Recruit, hire, train, coach and retain staffing.
• Expect. Inspect and Take remedial action when needed.
• Conduct performance appraisals, address complaints and resolve problems.
• Carry on responsibilities in accordance with the company's policies and applicable state and local laws.
• Participate in divisional safety committee.

ADMINISTRATIVE/REPORTING:

• Participate in department, staff and monthly management meetings.
• Business planning and annual budgeting.
• Misc. reports & projects as directed by management

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Ten years plus related professional experience and a clear understanding of distribution management.
• Microsoft Excel experience
• Ability to interface successfully with management and subordinates.
• Strong capability to work independently and as a team member.

WHO IS NEOGEN:

From farm to fork, we offer solutions to enhance the quality, quantity and safety of the global food supply. Our animal safety solutions are used on farms, veterinary practices and manufacturers around the world to provide the best animal care possible. Whether food or pharmaceuticals, Neogen's provides a one-stop shop for the health and safety to our animals and our customers operations. Neogen's culture combines stability with a deep belief in providing professional and personal growth. Our Pillars of Trust - the principles that guide our everyday decision-making, include Openness, Honesty, Credibility, Respect, and Service . It's our belief in these characteristics that provides a consistent, happy and healthy work environment for our employees.