Distribution and Logistics Manager

Description

As Gopher Sport’s Distribution and Logistics Manager you’ll ensure that the company’s customers receive the right product in undamaged condition at the right location in the shortest amount of time for the lowest possible total fulfillment cost.

Who we are:
Gopher Sport is an industry-leading supplier of high-quality, innovative products for schools and institutions across the country. For 75 years we’ve prided ourselves on exceptional service, great product quality and an unrelenting commitment to our customers. Our multiple brands offer a variety of product categories including physical education, athletics, fitness, early childhood, classroom furniture, and STEM. Our products are designed to increase physical activity and create positive, healthy learning environments.

Specific responsibilities include:

· Correct product is selected for each order

· Orders ship in the fewest and smallest boxes possible

· Orders for stocked product received before 4PM leave warehouse the same day order is received

· Orders for stocked products arrive at customer location on or before transit time standards

· All shipments arrive at customer undamaged

· Installation and any other special handling of customer’s orders is executed according to company standards

· Distribution Center Leadership utilizing the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) of Leadership, Management, Accountability (LMA)

· Outbound transportation costs are managed within annual company goals

· Inventory arrives at our warehouse as quickly and as inexpensively as possible

· Inventory is accurately received, clean, undamaged, counted, and stored in the best location

· Department operations are optimized and responsibilities are crystal clear

· Reduce lines returned or replaced due to “Poor Quality/Defective Issue”

· Optimize and maintain a safe, comfortable, clean Owatonna facility

Demonstrate corporate core values to support our culture:

• We create delighted fans

• We are dependable and trustworthy

• We are passionate about quality and excellence

• We move fast to innovate and improve 

Requirements

1. Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business Administration, or a related field. 

2. Proven experience in warehouse operations management. 

3. Strong leadership, team management, communication, and interpersonal skills.

4. Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities

5. Proficiency in warehouse management software and tools

6. Relevant supply chain management certifications preferred (e.g. APICS, CSCP)

About Gopher Sport
At Gopher Sport, we’ve been developing innovative solutions to help people of all ages become more active and healthier for over 75 years. Our portfolio spans five brands and a variety of industries, including physical education, athletics, fitness, early childhood, active classroom furniture, and supplies for STEM classrooms. When you join Gopher Sport, you become part of the nation’s strongest advocate for driving students everywhere to lead active lifestyles in and out of the classroom.

Why join our Team?
Our Team Members enjoy a competitive compensation and benefit package, 3 weeks of Paid Time Off accrued the first year, plus 8 company paid holidays; profit sharing bonuses, 401K, ESOP, tuition reimbursement, product discounts, wellness programs, stand-up work stations, an onsite fitness center and so much more!

To be considered for this role
1. Compose a brief cover letter that demonstrates how clearly and persuasively you communicate and that explains
     o how your professional background satisfies the requirements,
     o your track record of success, and
     o why you think you’d be the best candidate for this position
2. Submit this cover letter and your resume by clicking on the “Apply” button

This position is located at our state-of-the-art facility in Owatonna, MN (approximately 45 miles south of the Twin Cities Metro area).

Gopher Sport is an EEO/AA Employer