Supervisor, Distribution

HD Supply; Saint Rose (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

HD Supply is seeking a DC Operations Lead to oversee a Distribution Center and align processes with company goals. You will provide input to the DC Manager on strategic planning, financial management, and inventory control while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance across the facility.

Responsibilities include developing operating plans, budgeting support, process improvements, and managing Supervisors and hourly staff to achieve targets. Overnight travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 7+ years of experience working in a distribution center, including 3+ years of management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the operation of a Distribution Center in support of company goals.
• Provide input and feedback on operations processes and results to DC Manager.
• Develop departmental operating plans for warehouse and transportation operations.
• Identify resources and justify departmental spending; assist in budget development.
• Recommend and implement process improvements; analyze asset utilization and performance.
• Ensure safety and Hazmat compliance; protect associates, facility, equipment and inventory.
• Manage performance of Supervisors and hourly staff; coach and discipline as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Team management

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Job description

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 7+ years of experience working in a distribution center, including 3+ years of management experience.

Job Summary

Lead the operation of a Distribution Center in support of company goals. Provide input and feedback on all operations processes and results to DC Manager. Responsible for providing input to DC Manager for departmental strategic and operations planning, financial management, operational reporting and communication, fleet management, departmental process improvement, compliance, and inventory management.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities, and Key Accountabilities

• Provides departmental input to DC Manager for development of operating plans for warehouse and transportation operations in support of organizational goals including facility, equipment and staff.
• Identifies departmental financial resources necessary to support operating plan and provide cost justification for departmental spending; participates with DC Manager in the development of department operating budgets.
• Provides process improvement recommendations to DC Manager and implements process improvement action plans within the department. Conducts routine departmental analysis on functions, processes, asset utilization (equipment, resources, and labor) and communicates results of departmental analysis to DC Manager.
• Leads associates to be fully compliant with all safety and Hazmat rules and regulations, legal regulations, and human resource policies; ensures safety and security of associates, facility, equipment, and inventory relevant to department. Reports safety and security discrepancies to DC Manager.
• Manages performance of Assistant Manager and/or hourly associates and recognize, train, coach, counsel, and take corrective action when warranted.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Nature and Scope

• Solutions require analysis and investigation.
• Achieves planned results by decisions and actions based on professional methods, business principles, and practical experience.
• Manages a group or team of professional individual contributors and/or indirectly supervises support staff.

Work Environment

• Typically located in a comfortable environment but with regular exposure to factors that may cause noticeable discomfort or a moderate risk of accident or illness, such as temperature extremes, moving machinery, loud noises, and fumes.
• Requires intermittent periods during which continuous physical exertion is required, such as walking, standing, stooping, climbing, lifting, and maneuvering material or equipment that may be heavy (50+ pounds) or awkward.
• Typically requires overnight travel 5% to 20% of the time.

Education and 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.

Our Goals for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

We are committed to creating a culture that promotes equity, respect, and advocacy for every HD Supply associate. We value the diversity of our people.

Equal Employment Opportunity

HD Supply is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.