Senior Distribution & Logistics Operations Leader

Walgreens Co.; Vernon (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

Walgreens Co. in Vernon, IL is seeking a logistics supervisor to manage inbound and outbound distribution activities including receiving, replenishment, put-away, shipping, and picking.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, 2+ years in distribution/warehousing, proficiency with Excel/PowerPoint/Word, and leadership experience across shifts. This position is on site at a Walgreens distribution center in Illinois.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or 2+ years in a distribution, warehousing, or logistics environment.
• At least 2 years of experience with distribution product flow.
• Intermediate Excel skills (SUM, borders, column width, charts, wrap, sort, headers/footers, print scaling).
• Basic PowerPoint skills (slides, layout, text, tables, visuals).
• Basic Word skills (document handling, editing, printing).
• At least 1 year of direct leadership, indirect leadership, or cross-functional team leadership.

Responsibilities

• Executes and supports strategic plans as directed by the Manager of Operations and General Manager.
• Provides strategic goals and direction to Function Managers across shifts to meet DC pyramid goals.
• Develops reviews and recommends methods of operational improvement involving equipment, systems, corrections, activities and practices.
• Manages volume and work through supervision of employee movement to meet service, cost and quality requirements.
• Mentors and develops Function Managers and employees through training, communicates policies and procedures, and builds morale.
• Recommends and audits company policies to minimize inventory loss.
• Monitors performance and directs actions to maintain performance.
• Prepares and maintains budgets and purchasing responsibilities, and adjusts based on performance.
• Plans and reviews payroll, expenses and budgets for function areas.
• Ensures compliance with national, state, and local laws and regulations (OSHA, DEA, FDA).
• Maintains records for function areas.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Walgreens Co. in Vernon, IL is seeking a logistics supervisor to manage inbound and outbound distribution activities including receiving, replenishment, put-away, shipping, and picking.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, 2+ years in distribution/warehousing, proficiency with Excel/PowerPoint/Word, and leadership experience across shifts. This position is on site at a Walgreens distribution center in Illinois.