Inbound & Outbound Operations Leader

∙ Elijah House Foundation; Lebec (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General is seeking a Distribution Center Manager to oversee receiving and shipping operations, build a strong team, and resolve employee relations issues. You will guide staff, enforce policies, and ensure safety and efficiency in daily warehouse activities.

The role requires at least five years in distribution and logistics management, experience with WMS/RTS, and a business degree. Manage productivity plans, budgeting, and staffing in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Five years minimum experience in distribution, logistics and management.
• Experience in warehouse management systems and RTS applications preferred.
• Experience in automated retail distribution center preferred.
• College degree in business.

Responsibilities

• Reviews current or future trends that indicate possible gaps in inbound or outbound functions and makes recommendations based on findings.
• Participates on distribution center management team; develops action plans for conducting internal analyses and gap identification.
• Conducts daily status meetings with management team to review prior day’s performance and to develop action plan for current day.
• Leads development of and communicates Productivity Improvement Plan for each performance indicator or area identified for improvement.
• Conducts observations to identify areas for change; conducts analyses to develop action plans to address operational and employee gaps.
• Leads inbound or outbound team in goals and measurement development and implementation.
• Reviews the strategic goals of the inbound or outbound area and sets performance goals.
• Monitors department budget on a monthly basis; assists in development of budget for inbound or outbound functions.
• Conducts weekly staffing reviews with Operations Manager and Human Resources to determine appropriate staffing levels for inbound or outbound departments.
• Communicates with company carrier regarding store loads and backhauls.

Skills

Math skills

Cash handling

Inventory management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Recruiting

Problem solving

Safety compliance

Education

Business degree

Tools

Warehouse Management Systems

RTS applications

Job description

Dollar General is seeking a Distribution Center Manager to oversee receiving and shipping operations, build a strong team, and resolve employee relations issues. You will guide staff, enforce policies, and ensure safety and efficiency in daily warehouse activities.

The role requires at least five years in distribution and logistics management, experience with WMS/RTS, and a business degree. Manage productivity plans, budgeting, and staffing in a fast-paced environment.