Director Warehouse Operations

Cardinal Health’s North American Medical Supply Chain business is currently looking for a Director of Warehouse Operations to lead our Atlanta Global Replenishment Center (ATLRC) operations located in Atlanta, GA.

The ATLRC is 1 of 9 RCs that make up the Cardinal Health North American Medical Supply Chain Replenishment Center (RC) network. The ATLRC is in the Atlanta Metro Area. The Atlanta RC has a national service and global geography. The RC services all 34 Medical forward distribution centers (FDC) in the US, all At-Home FDCs in the US, and all US-based Channel Partners Group customers. The ATLRC is approximately 609,000 square-feet, with over 60,000 full pallet locations. The successful candidate will have direct/indirect responsibility for approximately 150 hourly and 4 salaried employees. Direct responsibility for an operating expense budget of $25 million, indirect responsibility for a transportation budget of > $15M, and for proper control and management of $140M in Cardinal brand inventory.

This position is 100% onsite at our Distribution center in Atlanta, Georgia.

Responsibilities

• Total pipeline logistics, planning, employee engagement, and development to include management of Inbound, Outbound, Quality Inventory Control, EHS, QRA, Sox Compliance, transportation, and maintenance of facility and grounds.
• Work collaboratively and closely with the Directors of Operations for the FDCs serviced by the ATLRC. Hold regular quality sessions with the FDC and At-Home management teams.
• Partner with the Cardinal Channel Partners Group (CPG) team to ensure optimum service to CPG customers. Closely monitor delivered quality metrics for CPG and execute on continuous improvement plans as required to address deficiencies.
• Collaborate with inventory planning, marketing, and COE logistics on manufacturing planning, inventory management, and transportation management.  Effectively partner and collaborate with Manufacturing Director to align production schedules up against inbound / outbound operations.
• P&L ownership.  Drive fiscal responsibility within the site.
• Oversee inventory management to in three different systems that are connected through automated and manual processes. 
• Manages a staff of employees to ensure the timely distribution and receipt of product while meeting the Distribution Center standards of budget, policies, procedures, and quality.
• Responsible for developing the skill sets (technical and leadership) of all RC leaders (exempt and non-exempt) through coaching, training, effective/efficient performance, and behavior feedback all the while role modeling top notch leadership.
• Monitors warehouse productivity, adheres to budget requirements, and works towards obtaining Distribution Center objectives and operations goals.
• Coordinates the maintenance of warehouse equipment, guiding both preventive maintenance programs and coordinating all necessary repairs.
• Ensures that warehouse personnel have safe, efficient equipment to perform the distribution functions. Recommends and implements programs, policies, and strategies to increase production and efficient space utilization within the facility.
• Implements and administers all policies and procedures.  Prepares and submits daily and weekly production reports.
• Ensures quality service is provided to customers, and ensures prompt follow-through on customer correspondence, complaints and inquiries related to the shipment of merchandise and stock-on-hand.
• Lead the Lean Six Sigma efforts at the site (continuously act as the Lean champion)
• Plan, implement and complete all required leadership and technical training for all exempt and non-exempt associates.
• Handles general employee inquiries and resolves concerns in a timely fashion. Ensures that the corporation’s Core Values are consistently promoted and practiced.
• Works with peers within and outside the region on national projects as needed.
• Attends customer business reviews to present operations status.  Participates in customer initiatives and provides operations input.
• Builds strong teams by providing opportunities for growth and development.
• Host various teams at the facility, both internal and external, and provide facility support as needed.
• Continue to look for creative ways to improve the facility and operations through established standards and new ideas.
• Helps build up VOE Scores by promoting employee engagement in solutions and improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field, or equivalent work experience, preferred.

• Previous leadership experience at Director or Site Operations Manager level.
• Highly communicative, highly accountable, with the propensity and ownership mentality to drive favorable outcomes and continuous improvement.
• Strong desire to development, coach and insure a approachable, positive culture.
• Experience in medical distribution or other FDA regulated industry preferred.
• Previous experience process improvement, Lean Six Sigma a plus.
• Working knowledge of a technology and Warehouse Management Systems
• Strong financial acumen & P&L experience required.
• Ability to successfully manage multiple competing priorities.
• Prior program/project management experience with multi workstreams, cross functionally dependent
• Strong leadership skills with ability to prioritize and deliver on multiple concurrent initiatives that have significant financial and strategic impact.
• Ability to be imaginative to improve processes and drive efficiency within the sourcing organization.

Anticipated salary range: $104,000 - $185,000

Bonus eligible: Yes

Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Paid time off plan
• Health savings account (HSA)
• 401k savings plan
• Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Work-Life resources
• Paid parental leave
• Healthy lifestyle programs

Application window anticipated to close: 02/18/2025 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

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Salary : $104,000 - $185,000