Mgr, Branch Operations II

CORE & MAIN LP; Georgia; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Core & Main seeks a DC Operations Manager to lead a medium-volume distribution center. You will drive capacity planning for facilities, equipment, and staff, manage performance, and oversee fleet and carrier services. Leadership includes mentoring staff and ensuring safe, compliant operations.

You will also control inventory accuracy, enforce DOT compliance, and optimize processes to meet company goals while reporting to regional leadership. This role requires a strong operations background.

Qualifications

• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age or older.
• Must pass pre-employment assessment(s) if applicable.
• BS/BA in related discipline; advanced degree may offset less experience.

Responsibilities

• Develops a strategy outlining capacity planning for facilities, equipment and staff to meet growth goals.
• Maintains documented procedures for work processes and ensures compliance with safety policies.
• Manages DC management and associates, providing leadership, coaching and performance feedback.
• Oversees dedicated delivery processes and carrier services; ensures DOT compliance.
• Manages fleet resources to meet daily customer service delivery requirements; monitors KPIs and inventory accuracy.

Skills

Leadership

Performance management

Fleet management

DOT regulations

Strategic planning

Education

BS/BA in related discipline

Job description

Based in St. Louis, Core & Main is a leader in advancing reliable infrastructure™ with local service, nationwide®. As a specialty distributor with a focus on water, wastewater, storm drainage and fire protection products and related services, Core & Main provides solutions to municipalities, private water companies and professional contractors across municipal, non-residential and residential end markets, nationwide. With over 370 locations across the U.S., the company provides its customers local expertise backed by a national supply chain. Core & Main’s 5,700 associates are committed to helping their communities thrive with safe and reliable infrastructure. Visit coreandmain.com to learn more.

Job Summary

Lead the operation of a medium volume distribution center in support of company goals. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, strategic and operations planning for the DC, including financial management, operational performance and analysis, planning and execution, distribution, fleet management, inventory management, vendor management, and leadership, including performance management. Provides input and feedback on all operations, processes and results to the Regional Operations Manager.

This position requires operation of a Company Vehicle or a Personal Vehicle and such operation is done consistently more than 20% of the average work week. If selected for this position, Core & Main will run a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) report. A requirement of this position is an acceptable MVR report.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities and Key Accountabilities

• Develops a strategy that outlines the capacity planning requirements, including facilities, equipment, and staff, to meet the current and anticipated growth goals of the company.
• Maintain documented procedures for work processes.
• Provides clear expectations on metrics and goals to all site associates.
• Manages performance of DC management and associates and recognizes, trains, coaches, counsels, and takes corrective action when warranted.
• Manages dedicated delivery processes and carrier services.
• Partners with support staff to ensure compliance with all DOT regulations.
• Manages fleet resources to meet daily customer service delivery requirements.
• Understands and uses financial indicators/metrics and profits and losses to measure the performance of business.
• Maintains compliance with all safety and Hazmat rules and regulations, legal regulations, and human resource policies.
• Manages fleet resources to meet daily customer service delivery requirements.
• Manages slotting and storage layout for optimum efficiency.
• Ensures safety and security of associates, facility, equipment, and inventory.
• Ensures compliance with processes and procedures to maintain accurate inventory levels and prevent shrinkage.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5-10 years experience preferred specifically in DC facilities.
• Logistics certification.
• Experience in fleet management.

Career Level Dimensions

• Typical Training/Experience Typically requires BS/BA in a related discipline.
• Generally 7+ years of experience in a related field.
• May require certification.
• Advanced degree may offset less experience in some disciplines.

Problem Complexity

• Solutions require analysis and investigation.

Autonomy

• Achieves planned results by decisions and actions based on professional methods, business principles, and practical experience.

Leadership

• Manages a group or team of professional individual contributors and/or indirectly supervises support staff.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age or older.
• Must pass pre-employment assessment(s) if applicable.

Core & Main is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment at Core & Main is based solely on a person’s merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. Core & Main does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship, or any other basis protected by law. None of the questions in this application are intended to elicit information regarding any protected characteristics, nor imply any limitation, illegal preferences or discrimination based upon non-job-related information or protected characteristics.

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Based in St. Louis, Core & Main is a leader in advancing reliable infrastructure™ with local service, nationwide®. As a specialty distributor with a focus on water, wastewater, storm drainage and fire protection products and related services, Core & Main provides solutions to municipalities, private water companies and professional contractors across municipal, non-residential and residential end markets, nationwide. With over 370 locations across the U.S., the company provides its customers local expertise backed by a national supply chain. Core & Main’s 5,700 associates are committed to helping their communities thrive with safe and reliable infrastructure. Visit coreandmain.com to learn more.