Senior Distribution Manager

AFC Industries; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

AFC Industries is a dynamic organization delivering supply chain management solutions for fasteners and assembly components. We seek a Senior Distribution Center Manager to lead operations, logistics, and program management at the DC level, ensuring on-time receiving, storage, and delivery while aligning with regional goals.

The role requires strong leadership of warehouse staff, collaboration with regional teams, and a focus on continuous improvement, inventory optimization, and ERP-driven

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of Distribution/Warehousing management experience.
• Experience with VMI, Kan-Ban, or other replenishment systems.
• Working knowledge of inventory management (APICS certification a plus).
• Experience with KPI’s and operational financials.
• Experience working within an ISO, TS, or equivalent Quality Management System.
• Experience with assembly and kitting processes.
• Knowledge of ERP systems and processes.
• Experience with facility management.
• Experience with fasteners and fastener quality standards strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Operations, Logistics, and Program Management activities associated with the assigned Distribution Center to ensure on-time and accurate receiving, storage, and delivery of products.
• Work very closely with the Service Center Managers and Program/Operations personnel at each location to ensure product transfers are timely, complete and accurate.
• Work with the Regional management team to ensure alignment with regional and corporate objectives.
• Provide leadership to the Warehouse Managers and operations staff to implement best practices, improve efficiencies, and facilitate operational continuous improvement projects.
• Support program optimization activities for Vendor Managed Inventory programs across the region.
• Coordinate with Sales and Supply Chain to ensure that optimal inventory levels are maintained for program customers and that slow moving and obsolete material is addressed appropriately.
• Support and/or manage significant operations projects such as customer launches, program implementations, and expansion or reduction of operating facilities to support regional branch activity.
• Responsible for the facility maintenance, repairs, and improvements.
• Support ERP system and process changes as DC and Operations SME.
• Other duties as required.
• Direct reports (4), Overall responsibility of operation resources (30)

Skills

Warehousing Mgmt

VMI / Kan-Ban

Inventory Systems

KPI / Financials

ERP Systems

Education

APICS Certification (plus)

Tools

ERP Systems

Job description

AFC Industries is a dynamic organization dedicated to providing supply chain management solutions for fasteners and assembly components to original equipment manufacturers, assembly plants, and other users of these products.

We support a diverse industry base of manufacturers across a broad range of industries. Our experienced team has a proven track record of helping manufacturers and assemblers reduce cost, improve quality, and increase efficiency.

We are A Company Culture Devoted to Innovation & Improvement

AFC provides localized expertise to customers in particular industries and geographies. We don't have a traditional hierarchical management structure where everyone simply "reports up." Instead, our company is made up of on-the-ground experts operating in an entrepreneurial fashion with the backing and support of an enterprise-grade organization.

Sharing cultural values breeds consistency and quality throughout our organization. Collectively, we are committed to a simple management approach, which influences our company culture and our management style.

Senior Distribution Center Manager

This role will report to the VP of Operations

Responsibilities include:

• Manage the Operations, Logistics, and Program Management activities associated with the assigned Distribution Center to ensure on-time and accurate receiving, storage, and delivery of products.
• This person will work very closely with the Service Center Managers and Program/Operations personnel at each location to ensure product transfers are timely, complete and accurate.
• Work with the Regional management team to ensure alignment with regional and corporate objectives.
• Provide leadership to the Warehouse Managers and operations staff to implement best practices, improve efficiencies, and facilitate operational continuous improvement projects.
• Support program optimization activities for Vendor Managed Inventory programs across the region.
• Coordinate with Sales and Supply Chain to ensure that optimal inventory levels are maintained for program customers and that slow moving and obsolete material is addressed appropriately.
• Support and/or manage significant operations projects such as customer launches, program implementations, and expansion or reduction of operating facilities to support regional branch activity.
• Responsible for the facility maintenance, repairs, and improvements.
• Support ERP system and process changes as DC and Operations SME.
• Other duties as required.
• Direct reports (4), Overall responsibility of operation resources (30)

Job Requirements:

• Minimum of five years of Distribution/Warehousing management experience.
• Minimum of five years of experience with VMI, Kan-Ban, or other inventory systems requiring a triggered replenishment from a warehouse infrastructure.
• A working knowledge of inventory management (APICS certification a plus)
• Experience with KPI’s and operational financials.
• Experience working within an ISO, TS, or equivalent Quality Management System.
• Experience with assembly and kitting processes.
• Knowledge of ERP systems and processes.
• Experience with facility management.
• Experience with fasteners and fastener quality standards strongly preferred.

Base Salary Target: $90,000 - 125,000

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

We are an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disabled employer.