KGPCo · 20 hours ago
Manager Distribution Center
US-GA-Suwanee
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
7+ years expKGPCo is the go-to partner to Communications Service Providers, providing a range of network solutions and services. The Manager Distribution Center will oversee the daily operations of the distribution facility, ensuring efficient shipping, traffic management, and adherence to company policies while coordinating with senior management and other departments.
SoftwareTelecommunications
Responsibilities
Organize and direct the activities of all Distribution Center departments including Order-picking, Shipping, Receiving, Returned Goods Inventory, and Quality Control to ensure timely and cost-effective operations and adherence to company policies and procedures
Establish operational procedures for verification of incoming and outgoing shipments
Confer with procurement to ensure proper handling and disposition of inventory and returns, and overall inventory movements
Coordinate activities of the entire facility driving light manufacturing, customer service and purchasing departments to ensure availability of merchandise
Oversee order volume and outbound schedules to meet internal goals as well as expectations of customers
Recommend changes when necessary and assist in implementation of new processes
Direct facility expense and purchasing to ensure compliance with annual budget
Report to upper-level management regarding overall operations and performance on a daily basis
Partner with senior management and lead facility personnel to improve process, performance and maximize overall facility efficiency
Actively participate in company planning processes to include forecasts, master plans, budget preparations, implementations, labor management and departmental review of performance
Reviews performance reports for efficiency, quality, schedule, and attainment versus 'plan' and reports corrective action taken on variances
Reviews invoices, work orders, consumption reports, and demand forecasts to estimate peak volume periods and to issue work assignments
Interview, select, and train facility management and supervisory personnel
Confer with senior leaders to coordinate facility activities, such as production, light assembly, receiving, shipping, order fulfillment, records control, and all value-added service activities
Respond to customers' or sales’ questions and complaints regarding order fulfillment and distribution services
Participates in building and manages departmental budgets
Maintains compliance with SOPs for receiving, storing, picking, and shipping of finished goods
Ensures all warehouse area housekeeping standards are maintained and adhered to as well as all Safety procedures and that OSHA applicable standards are met
Track and control manpower within budget while ensuring that distribution schedules are met
Evaluate workflow needs and inventory activity to manage the allocation of employees between departments
Responsible for emergency coverage (24x7)
Manages clerical staff performing support activities
Conducting facility tours for existing and potential clients
Management of Performance and Labor Management Systems
Responsible for managing TL9000 compliant standards and maintaining audit evidence
Responsible for the counseling process by monitoring employee attendance, productivity, and other performance markers and by generating counseling forms and counseling employees, as needed
Prepares and approves all direct report performance appraisals, assures Center compliance to H/R policies, and follows all company policies and procedures
Other duties as assigned
Driving is an essential function of this position
Adhere to, promote, and accept responsibility for compliance to Federal and Local Occupational Safety and Health Regulations, Industry Consensus Standards, and KGP Injury and Illness Prevention Program Manual
Participate in job site safety/hazard analysis
Qualification
Required
Must be able to demonstrate valid driver's license with acceptable driving record
Must be able to provide proof of insurance
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customers and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction
Proficient knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources
Proficient skills in basic arithmetic, algebra, and statistics
Knowledge in excel, word, and frameworks
Proficient knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods
Basic knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems
Bachelor's Degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university; or 7-10 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations; ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals; ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision and Supplemental insurance plans
Flexible Spending Accounts
401(k) with Company match
Generous vacation, holiday, and sick/safe time
Pet insurance for our non-human family members
Company
KGPCo
KGPCo provides customized, scalable supply chain and network transformation solutions for the communications industry.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Peter Wraight
Executive Vice President & Chief Product Officer
Bob Meekin
Chief People Officer
Recent News
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2025-05-17
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