HUB Manager

Daikin Comfort; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Daikin Comfort in Madison, WI is seeking a Logistics Manager responsible for transportation, inventory control and distribution of product, parts and equipment to and from distribution centers and customers within a designated region.

The role emphasizes cost-efficient driver and truck utilization, staff training and supervision, data extraction for performance reports, and collaboration with accounting, production and scheduling to support forecasts and the corporate plan.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, preferred.
• 6+ years in a multi-site distribution center.
• 2+ years’ field logistics experience.
• Strong planning and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure on-time delivery to/from distribution centers and customers.
• Ensure efficient warehousing with timely product movement.
• Extract data and generate reports for performance tracking.
• Develop and monitor handling, space and labor efficiency.
• Implement systems to identify, distribute and store product accurately.
• Provide input to accounting, production and scheduling for forecasts and plans.
• Train and supervise employees to carry out their functions.
• Utilize cost-effective delivery services and resolve discrepancies.

Skills

People management

Planning systems

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Tools

SAP

Job description

Responsible for the transportation, inventory control and distribution of product, parts and equipment to/from the GBU distribution centers and to our customers for a designated region. Emphasis is on cost-effective utilization of the drivers and trucks. Manages activities of those engaged in the movement of product and scheduling activities.

Position Responsibilities may include;

• Ensures the on-time delivery of product to/from the distribution centers and to the customers.
• Ensures efficient warehousing with timely movement of product.
• Extracts data and generates reports that assist in performance tracking and decision making.
• Develops and monitors product handling program, space efficiency, labor efficiency and first-in-first-out movement whenever possible.
• Ensures proper execution and accurate documentation of order filling, transporting and delivery/receiving.
• Responsible for implementation and effective utilization of system(s) that will ensure that all product within the warehouse and/or entering or leaving the warehouse is accurately identified, distributed or delivered, and properly stored in designated locations.
• Provides input to the accounting, production and scheduling departments to support financial reports, period forecasts, scheduling, and annual business plan preparation.
• Develops and ensures department policies are being applied accurately and consistently and supports the Company policies and procedures / assures the consistent application of Company policies.
• Trains and supervises employees to carry out the functions under their control.
• Utilizes the most reliable, least expensive delivery services possible.
• Oversees receiving, issues documentation and resolves discrepancies by interfacing with distribution centers and/or Logistics Department at the Daikin Texas Technology Park.
• Generates reports based on data accumulated through the SAP system.
• Must continually work to promote the orderliness and cleanliness of their work area and other company standards
• Identifies value-creation opportunities for the company in the movement and distribution of the product.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Nature And Scope

• May provide direction.
• Works within knowledge

Knowledge And Skills

• Results driven individual who has demonstrated ability working in a high performance environment.
• Proven experience in establishing an effective planning system.
• Must have good attention to details, and be able to manage the big picture and continuous changes in customer requests and deliveries of product.
• Must be able to manage multiple, complex tasks and deal easily with pressure on a day in and day out basis.
• Must be able to motivate, communicate and drive continuous improvement.
• Critical thinker, with excellent analytical abilities.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Solid planning, leadership, and administrative skills.
• High energy demonstrates urgency and fast pace.
• Good understanding of business principles and practices; can effectively manage the materials function with a bottom line result.

Experience

• 6+ years working in a multi-site distribution center
• 2+ years’ field logistics experience

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, preferred.

People Management: Yes

Physical Requirements / Working Environment

• Must be able to perform essential responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations.

Reports to: Mgr Regional Operations

Salary

• $90,000.00 to 112,000.00

Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States. Qualified applicants will not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States.

The Company provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of a person’s race, color, religion (including religious dress or grooming practices), creed, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, uniform service member or veteran status, ancestry, disability, physical or mental disability (including HIV/AIDS), medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, request for protected leave, marital status, sex, pregnancy, age (over 40), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company will comply with all federal and state regulations and statutes pertaining to individuals with disabilities.