What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager Legal position at Covetrus?
Job Description:
Covetrus is a global animal-health technology and services company dedicated to empowering veterinary practice partners to drive improved health and financial outcomes. We are bringing together products, services, and technology into a single platform that connects our customers to the solutions and insights they need to work best.
Our passion for the well-being of animals and those who care for them drives us to advance the world of veterinary medicine.
Main Responsibilities:
- Directs and oversees all distribution activities including receiving, storing, shipping, routing, handling returned/damaged goods, and administrative tasks to ensure customer and company requirements are met.
- Manages, coaches and develops key leaders within the DC, which could include: Inbound, Outbound, and Inventory Manager positions.
- Ensures a work environment which provides for team spirit, quality work, and safety by carrying out the Company's pay-for-performance evaluation system and implementing operating procedures and safety education programs.
- Controls DC operating expenditures in accordance with budgetary guidelines.
- Ensures high inventory accuracy through daily cycle counts, physical inventories, timely inventory adjustments and vendor returns.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree required, with preference for a major in Operations, Logistics, Supply Chain, or other business-related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
- Minimum of five years' practical warehousing management and/or supervisory experience, including strong personnel management experience in hiring, performance management, disciplinary action, budget development, training, and basic awareness of employment law.
- Forklift Certification preferred, ability to obtain Forklift Certification required.
- Demonstrated knowledge of personal computer applications (Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook)
- Must possess strong oral and written communication skills, plus good organizational, time management, and motivational skills
Additional Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance starting on Day 1
- Generous holiday and paid time off policy
- Employee Stock Purchase Program and more
Work Environment:
We offer a climate-controlled, small-team environment where you rarely have to work weekends
The Distribution Center operates Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend work as needed
