Sr. Distribution Center Manager

AFC Industries; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; 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 seeking a Senior Distribution Center Manager to lead the Operations, Logistics, and Program Management activities at the distribution center, ensuring on-time receiving, accurate storage, and precise delivery of products.

You will collaborate with Service Center Managers and regional teams to align with corporate objectives, mentor the Warehouse Managers, and drive continuous improvement programs, including Vendor Managed Inventory initiatives.

Qualifications

• Five years of Distribution/Warehousing management experience.
• Experience with VMI, Kan-Ban, or other replenishment systems.
• APICS certification is a plus for knowledge of inventory and quality.
• Experience with KPI’s and operational financials.
• Experience with ISO/TS or similar Quality Management Systems.
• Experience with assembly and kitting processes.
• Knowledge of ERP systems and processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Operations, Logistics, and Program Management activities at the Distribution Center to ensure on-time and accurate receiving, storage, and delivery of products.
• Collaborate with Service Center Managers and Program/Operations personnel to ensure timely and accurate product transfers.
• Work with Regional management to align with regional and corporate objectives.
• Provide leadership to Warehouse Managers and operations staff to implement best practices and continuous improvement projects.
• Support program optimization for Vendor Managed Inventory programs across the region.
• Coordinate with Sales and Supply Chain to maintain optimal inventory levels for program customers and address slow-moving/obsolete material.
• Oversee facility maintenance, repairs, and improvements; support ERP system and process changes as DC and Operations SME.

Skills

Distribution/Warehouse management

VMI/Kan-Ban

Inventory management

KPI/operational financials

ISO/QMS

ERP systems

Facility management

Fasteners quality standards

Education

APICS certification

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 OperationsResponsibilities 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 - 110,000

• 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.