Distribution Center Mgr

Description

• Operate material handling equipment including a forklift, pallet jack, and shrink wrapper
• Selects Top Talent
• Ensure proper warehouse organization and production flow
• Purchase warehouse consumables such as pallets, boxes, shrink wrap, etc.
• Report any incidents as prescribed by company guidelines
• Supervise, train, and provide work direction to others
• Assist customers with picking and loading purchased goods, ensuring accuracy against customer sales orders
• Identify product numbers and alpha/numeric codes
• Conduct thorough safety training as prescribed by company, OSHA, and DOT guidelines and maintain required safety certifications
• Perform inventories (cycle counting) as required per company policy to ensure accuracy of stock
• Work with inventory management to resolve discrepancies
• Furnish disciplinary actions when needed
• Ensure proper training of employees in all DOT/OSHA regulations, document requirements, truck maintenance, warehouse processes, etc.
• Ensure adequate stock of materials are always on hand utilizing inventory planning systems
• Perform multiple quality control checks to ensure accuracy of shipped goods
• Ensure supplier orders are input regularly to reflect proper materials and quantities in conjunction with usages and business needs
• Ensure clear and safe passage in all warehouse aisles and loading docks
• Keep good records of required employee documents such as driver’s licenses and DOT medical cards – ensure these documents are kept up to date
• Put away received goods according to company receiving policies
• Ensure compliance in maintaining all warehouse equipment
• Complete reports as requested by Corporate
• Note any damaged goods in the receiving process
• Perform regular inspections of facilities and equipment to ensure safety compliance
• Work with branch sales teams to forecast future inventory material needs and changes
• Pull materials to fill orders via a pick ticket in an organized fashion
• Maximize routing efforts by calling customers located within each route to generate sales and utilize the truck to its best capacity
• Approve timesheets and PTO requests as required
• Supervise proper completion of driving logs and truck inspections
• Keep good records of orders, customer conversations, employee forms, etc.
• Collect payment per established credit terms and assist the credit department as needed
• Take initiative to encourage and suggest improvements in processes
• Provide excellent customer service for all customers, including assisting walk-in customers and referring them to a Sales Representative as needed
• Unload and receive stock replenishment materials into warehouse
• Represent the company in a customer-sensitive manner during all customer and supplier interactions at the warehouse or customer/supplier sites

Requirements

• Proficiency in basic computer skills including MS Office and ERP systems (SAP, GP, Oracle)
• Ability to create lasting relationships with customers
• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Adaptability and Initiative:
• Have knowledge of IDI’s product offerings and pricing to assist in sales efforts
• Have a working knowledge of all DOT rules and regulations governing the safe operation of company-issued equipment
• Must meet all DOT, State and/or Legal requirements that pertain to this position
• Must meet the physical requirements of the position
• High school diploma required, college degree preferred or equivalent education and experience
• Adapt and react to changes promptly
• Communicates Effectively & Candidly
• Experience in utilizing Electronic Log Data (ELD) per DOT requirements
• Forklift experience preferred
• 2 – 4+ years’ experience in warehouse leadership preferred

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance