First Supply LLC ยท 8 hours ago
Distribution Center Manager
US-WI-West Salem
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expFirst Supply LLC is a fifth-generation family-owned company that has served the Upper Midwest for over 125 years. The Distribution Center Manager is responsible for managing logistics, inventory, and personnel to ensure timely and accurate product handling while optimizing processes and enhancing overall performance.
ManufacturingWholesale
Responsibilities
Coordinates and manages the logistics and transportation activities of the distribution center. This involves overseeing the receipt, storage, and shipment of products
Implements and maintains inventory control systems to ensure accurate tracking of stock levels, minimize losses, and prevent overstock or lack of stock
Leads and manages a team of warehouse staff, including supervisors, team leaders, and warehouse workers. Provides training, development, guidance, and performance feedback
Identifies opportunities for process improvement to enhance efficiency and productivity. Implements best practices and streamline workflows within the distribution center
Stays abreast of industry trends, innovations, and best practices, implementing new strategies and technologies to stay competitive
Leverages warehouse management systems and technology to optimize operations, track inventory, and improve overall efficiency
Assists in the creation of the DC1 annual budget. Ensures efficient labor and operations costs to achieve monthly and annual budget/plan as assigned by the Company
Works with external vendors to ensure preventative maintenance and repairs are complete on equipment as needed
Leads daily and weekly meetings with staff to identify and address issues and communicate messages and relevant changes from other parts of the Company
Supports and reinforces company safety initiatives to ensure compliance with all OSHA and DOT requirements
Monitors KPI's such as quality, overall costs, daily inbound and/or outbound performance, backlog and inventory accuracy and uses experience and judgement to achieve operational goals
Qualification
Required
7+ years leadership experience in distribution or a related field required
Experience using a Warehouse Management System with Radio Frequency functionality required
Proven ability to work collaboratively and apply experience and knowledge to make sound business decisions
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products
Proven track record with maintaining operational safety
Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire direct and indirect reports in pursuit of a common goal
Must be able to embrace and manage change
Ability to prioritize tasks based on timeframe, need and scope
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or relevant field preferred
Understand Lean concepts and experience with continuous improvement activities preferred
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401(k) with company match
PTO
Company paid holidays
On demand pay
Education assistance
Adoption assistance
And more!
Company
First Supply LLC
First Supply is a wholesale company that offers plumbing, waterworks, and industrial supplies.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Kathryn Poehling Seymour
President & CEO
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