Operations Manager

Red Bull; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Bull Distribution Company is seeking a seasoned Warehouse Manager to oversee a large facility’s daily operations, ensuring efficiency, safety, and inventory accuracy. You will forecast demand, manage stock levels, and coordinate product orders in SAP to support sales teams and distribution timelines.

The role requires supervision of warehouse staff, adherence to AIB standards, and collaboration with the General Manager on performance management and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Warehouse Management.
• Understanding of computer ordering systems and other IT systems.
• Valid US Driver’s License and DOT Medical card.
• Ability to lift and transport up to 25 pounds of inventory and/or advertising displays.
• English; additional languages an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations of a 20,000-30,000 sq. ft. facility to improve efficiency and safety.
• Forecast demand, maintain inventory levels, and ensure timely delivery of products.
• Input product orders into SAP and resolve variances to ensure accurate inventory reporting.
• Maintain FIFO policy and meet Account Manager and customer needs.
• Conduct daily inventory checks and reconcile variances.
• Coordinate fleet maintenance and minimize disruption to deliveries.
• Routinely inspect vehicles for cleanliness and wear, arranging non-routine repairs when needed.
• Hire, train, supervise and develop warehouse staff; manage performance and issues.
• Maintain AIB standards and audit readiness.

Skills

Warehouse management

Inventory control

SAP ERP

Tools

SAP

Job description

• Organization: Red Bull Distribution Company
• Job type: Permanent

Company Description

Consistent with the standards and policies set forth by this document and within budget, oversee the operations of an approximately 20,000-30,000 sq. ft. facility, by consistently analyzing and improving the facility’s systems and procedures to increase efficiency while maintaining safety and the quality of deliverables. This includes, without limitation, managing inventory, fleet, warehouse, personnel, AIB standards, Foods Safety Programs and day-to-day operations in a manner geared towards operational excellence.

Job Description

MANAGING THE BUSINESS

Manage and continually strive to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of operations services in support of the sale’s department.Improve operations systems, process, and policies to support the organization’s mission as the industry’s leading energy drink.

Manage accurate inventory levels by forecasting demand, evaluating potential shortages and determining the most cost-effective method for ensuring timely delivery of all product needs.

Input product orders into SAP and resolve variances reported by this software to ensure accurate inventory reporting.

Manage and ensure proper warehouse rotation of product to execute FIFO (First-In, First Out) policy while meeting Account Manager and customer needs.

Conduct daily inventory of all product and check accuracy of count by utilizing SAP.

Rectify variances at time of discovery, pending final approval by General Manager.

Manage fleet’s maintenance schedule to cost-effectively minimize disruption to product deliveries by coordinating preventive maintenance for all RBDC delivery vehicles.

Routinely inspect RBDC’s vehicles to examine cleanliness, damage, and/or wear and tear of the vehicle and arrange for non-routine repairs, as appropriate, with minimal disruption to operations.

Monitor and coordinate all vehicle accidents with the maintenance service provider and insurance carrier.

COMMUNICATION

Hire, train, supervise and develop all warehouse employees.Manage performance through feedback, coaching, corrective counseling and discipline, and performance reviews.Align with GM on the timely handling and management of performance issues.

Maintain AIB (American Institute of Baking) standards in facility in accordance with audit requirements (documentation, facility cleanliness)

Identify and communicate best practices to Nat’l Operations Manager.

Qualifications

5+ years of experience in Warehouse Management

An understanding of computer ordering systems and other IT systems

Valid US Driver’s License and obtainment of DOT Medical card

Ability to lift and transport up to 25 pounds of inventory and/or advertising displays

English; additional languages an advantage

Additional Information

Red Bull Distribution Company, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, genetic information, national origin, disability, uniform service, veteran status, age, or any other classification protected by Federal, state, or local law.