Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary: Plans, organizes, coordinates and manages personnel and activities to ensure effective and efficient receiving, storage and shipping of product in a designated department(s) within the distribution center. IT background with AS400 experience particularly knowledge around Manhattan WMS systems. Configuration background a plus. Also knowledge of Work Query, SQL, data analytics, and troubleshooting. Background in working at fully automated facilities with multiple processing areas. Adaptability to various GUIs across multiple platforms.

Primary Responsibilities/Accountabilities of the Job:

1. Plans and manages both labor and physical product to ensure continuous flow of goods and meets daily distribution requirements in an automated environment.

2. Coordinates with other departments to ensure timely, damage-free, accurate flow of product through the facility.

3. Maintain inventory control within their area so as to maintain accurate accountability of physical inventory and reporting.

4. Provides training, support, direction and guidance to subordinate personnel to

develop job skills and effectively evaluate and document individual performance.

5. Assures efficient and economical utilization of materials, improvement of methods,

and elimination of wasteful practices within the department.

6. Maintain adherence to company policies, safety standards and good housekeeping

practices.

The ability to work in a constant state of alertness.

Internal & External Contacts:

Internal : Management, Hourly Associates, Inventory Control, Maintenance and IT

External : V endors, corporate traffic, corporate IT, and freight carriers.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Direct : 1-2 exempt Assistant Supervisors and/or 15 - 60 Hourly associates

Indirect : 50 plus Hourly associates

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Budgetary Responsibilities:

Equipment: 1 million plus

Salary: 300K - 500K for Hourly associate

Decision Making:

1. Determines appropriate work location for departmental associates on a daily basis.

2. Based on information supplied by operations manager, sets work priority within the department and shift.

3. Recommends overtime when appropriate.

4. Reacts to issues/encumbrances negatively affecting product flow.

Resourcefulness/Creativity:

1. Develops contingency plans for work volume in case of abnormal operating circumstances.

2. Utilizes appropriate managerial techniques to motivate associate staff.

Environment:

Works closely with WMS and host systems

Qualifications & Experience:

Experience: Option A 4 year bachelor’s degree in business or related field and

2-4 years distribution or relevant supervisory experience or

Education:

Option B 7-10 years demonstrated leadership experience, preferably in a distribution environment

Skills: Leadership, tenacity, team spirit, solid oral and written communication skills, basic computer knowledge. Entry level project management background with great presentation skills. RF experience is a plus

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