Manager Distribution Center - Lakeland, FL

Socket.dev; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

Dental & vision

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

401(k) retirement savings with company

Professional and personal development

Tuition reimbursement

Shareholder opportunity

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Wellness program

Gym reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

World Electric is hiring a Demand Planning Manager to lead daily DC operations, drive efficiency, and oversee warehousing, delivery, and administrative functions. The role requires strong planning, leadership, and bilingual (English/Spanish) capabilities within a multi-site environment in Florida and surrounding regions.

The position emphasizes safety, policy compliance, and collaboration with regional managers to optimize logistics and service offerings.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of related distribution/warehouse experience.
• Experience across locations and cross-functional collaboration.
• LEAN tools/processes experience.
• Strong planning and forecasting skills.
• Ability to manage receiving, stocking, picking and shipping.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of systems, processes, products and market preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License; some travel required.

Responsibilities

• Manage distribution center operations including warehouse, transportation, inventory control and safety.
• Establish goals to improve methods, schedules, quality and costs.
• Provide direction over DC operations for accuracy and timely receipt and shipping of goods.
• Collaborate with other Branch leaders to implement best practices and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate with supervisors and maintenance for day-to-day activities.
• Provide ongoing training to staff for safe, efficient operations.
• Hire, coach and develop warehouse and administrative staff.
• Implement succession planning for key roles.
• Monitor workflow, productivity and error rates for efficiency and quality.
• Work with Regional Sales/Branch Managers to manage offerings like Pro Logistics Supply.

Skills

Organizational skills

Bilingual EN/ES

Communication skills

MS Office

Leadership

Policy enforcement

LEAN knowledge

Safety compliance

Education

College degree or equivalent

Tools

LEAN tools

Job description

There’s a Place for You at World Electric

A career at World Electric is more than a job. You’re investing in a brighter, more sustainable future together and joining a team that makes a real difference for our customers. World Electric offers electrical products and services to contractors. If it helps bring electricity to an office, home, factory or other building – you can find it here. We operate throughout Florida and Georgia and are part of the Sonepar group, the world’s #1 electrical distributor with over 45,000 associates around the globe.

Being “Powered by Difference” means we respect and value diverse perspectives. Within World Electric we offer a supportive culture and great benefits, and as part of the larger Sonepar group, we can offer exciting opportunities to grow your career.

We are hiring a Demand Planning Manager to join our team!

Job Type: Full Time

What You'll do: Manage daily operational activities in the distribution center including warehousing, delivery, maintenance, and administrative functions, consistent with high standards and service commitments, in a cost effective and safe manner. Ensure warehouse associates comply with company policies and procedures. Exercise judgement within defined procedures and policies to determine appropriate action. Provide direct supervision to warehouse associates, lead warehouse associates, and warehouse supervisors.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities listed below are encompassing of the DC Manager, but not limited to these areas:

• Manage distribution center operations including warehouse, transportation, material handling, inventory control, direct through stock (DTS) and safety.
• Establish goals and guidelines intended to improve warehouse methods and procedures, work requirements and schedules, distribution quality, safety and operating costs.
• Provide direction and guidance over Distribution Center operations to ensure the accuracy, timely receipt, stocking of Company merchandise, timely picking and shipping of goods, an engaged workforce and an acceptable level of high-quality performance is achieved.
• Work with leaders of other Branches to ensure best practices and create continuous process improvement.
• Coordinate with supervisors, inventory control supervisor, shift leads, maintenance, and administrative associates in their day‑to‑day activities.
• Provide ongoing training to Warehouse Associates and Warehouse Supervisors for support of safe, efficient, error free operations.
• Manage hiring, training, coaching, and developing of warehouse, maintenance, and administrative associates.
• Implement succession planning for self and other critical roles on the team.
• Monitor daily workflow, productivity, accuracy, and error rates across on shift for efficiency, consistency, and quality of operations.
• Partner with Regional Sales Managers/Branch Managers to ensure company service offerings (like Pro Logistics Supply) are managed successfully and efficiently.
• Work with inventory control to minimize on‑hand balance problems, maintain stock locations, and conduct yearly physical inventory.
• Ensure staff/facility comply with all company and safety policies, procedures, and regulations.
  • Monitor established safety programs for compliance using Company requirements and Occupational Safety Health Administration regulations.
  • Direct maintenance and monitoring of housekeeping standards to promote safe and efficient operations and directs changes and updates where necessary and needed.
• Keep the network informed of important developments, potential problems, and related information necessary for effective management. Coordinate/communicate plans and activities with others, as appropriate to ensure a coordinated work effort and team approach.
• Support corporate operations through planning and involvement with all managers.

Skills/Requirements

• Strong organizational skills and able to prioritize and delegate multiple tasks
• Bilingual desired (English/Spanish)
• Strong communication and customer service skills Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with all levels of Company personnel and outside vendors.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Proficiency in computer skills
• Ability to handle pressure
• Experience/knowledge of warehouse equipment and machines
• Strong people skills with the ability to relate to other departments' needs and concerns while still being able to accomplish the Company's goals.
• Strong reasoning, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Successfully demonstrate negotiation agreements with outside vendors and partners.
• Knowledge of or ability to learn and enforce DOT rules and regulations.
• Ability to interpret, understand, and enforce policy and procedures and relate them to others.
• Strong managerial and leadership skills, ability to motivate team and manage conflict.
• Supervisory skills-ability to manage staffing, performance review decisions, mentor and supervise development of staff.

Minimum work experience requirements

• At least 10 years of related distribution/warehouse experience in a high-volume distribution environment.
• Prior experience effectively working across organizations from all functions and overseeing multiple locations.
• Prior experience in using LEAN tools and processes to ensure efficiency of operations.
• Demonstrated strong planning and forecasting skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage the on-schedule receiving, stocking, picking, and shipping of Company products.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of systems, processes, products, and market knowledge preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License required; some travel required.

Required Experience

• College degree or equivalent work experience required

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The below characteristics are representative of those typically encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Physical Demands

Continuous mental and visual alertness to maintain safety and achieve accuracy. Requires flexibility and mobility in body movements. Frequently requires standing, walking, bending, climbing, reaching with arms, and constant use of hands.

Work Environment

The warehouse consists primarily of rows of large upright racks on a hard surface flooring. Most work is performed on pallet jacks, forklifts, and order pickers. The RDC will have climate control features to account for seasonal weather with an emphasis on sustainability.

What We Offer You

We offer great family-friendly benefits to full-time associates:

• Healthcare plans
• Dental & vision
• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) retirement savings with company match
• Professional and personal development programs
• Tuition reimbursement
• Opportunity to become a shareholder
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability
• Employer-paid life insurance for spouse and dependents
• Robust wellness program
• Gym reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

We’re proud to be a military-friendly company, and our many employee resource groups (ERGs) help you make connections and feel supported.

Learn More About Us

Get to know us on YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram and learn how we’re “Powering Progress for Future Generations.”

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/world-electric-supply/?viewAsMember=true

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/worldelectricsupply?igsh=MWZpM3Rwc3BjM3l1Zw==

Learn more at https://careers.sonepar-us.com/worldelectric/us/en/home

World Electric is part of the Sonepar family of brands: https://www.soneparusa.com/us-en/about-us

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Sonepar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

Sonepar and our family of brands are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, we will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please call 843-745-2420 or email [e-mail].