Distribution Center Director

Essendant is a purpose-driven company that reaches beyond business goals to define its success within commerce today. We support our associates, customers and communities – our core values and guiding principles shape what we aspire to do. Integrity, Collaboration, Customer-Centric, Embrace and Drive Change are our core values that serve as the foundation of our pathway to success. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Giving Back, Associate Safety, and Accountability are our guiding principles that motivate us to focus on creating a safe and rewarding experience. Essendant is a leader in supporting the supply chain industry and has been in business for 100 years to deliver the best practices for our customers and associates. Join us at Essendant, the better way to commerce.

Distribution Center Director

Primary Purpose:

The position is responsible for meeting and exceeding customer expectations while managing all aspects of productivity and operational expenses of a high-volume distribution center to include: facility budget, operating costs, productivity, quality, and staffing. Accountable for the management and development of the leadership team. Accountable for providing strategic direction and continuous improvement direction for the facility. Accountable for achieving facility KPIs to include: inventory turns, inventory capacity, turnover ratios, operating expenses, and safety goals. We need to stress the importance of developing a motivational and purposeful environment for our associates. In addition, one will build effective cross functional relationships to enhance the customer experience and educate and lead others in the pursuit of lowering our supply chain costs.

Major Responsibilities:

• Manages for overall facility efficiency and cost improvements including: safety, productivity, operating expense, customer experience, positive employee relations and resource allocation.
• Allocates and manages Operation’s resources/roles based on Operation’s and budgetary targets and customer expectations.
• Drives positive associate relations through utilization of established planning and communication models.
• Lean and other continuous improvement initiatives.
• Drives a high-performance organization through:

• Contributing to region strategic direction through tactical implementation of key projects and initiatives in the facility

• Aligning the culture of the facility to the overall company strategy and structure
• Supporting local projects/WOW teams and making fact based decisions.
• Interacts with Sales and other functions to resolve customer issues and ensure profitability.
• Manages people, processes, budgets, performance management, compliance activities, and associate development
• Understands and demonstrates Essendant’s Core Values and Guiding Actions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Skills/Knowledge Required:

• Demonstrates a strong understanding of the inter-workings of a large-scale Distribution while providing value and input with end to end supply chain processes
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong planning, change management and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to solve problems, achieve results and foster strong customer service orientation.
• High degree of initiative, team building and dedication to effect positive change
• Proactively engages with local business partners to improve business results
• Effectively influences others, including vertically and laterally
• Intermediate computer skills.
  
  

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor Degree in Business or Logistics required
• Minimum 5 years of job related experience required.
• Experience managing a large scale, high volume distribution center.
• Demonstrated ability to lead 10 or more managers and a staff of 150 or more associates
• Demonstrates a customer centric leadership methodology within a supply chain leadership role
• Led leaders with specific talents: lean leadership, industrial engineering, and problem-solving teams
  
  

Salary Range: $130,000-$160,000 plus bonus

Benefits:

• Health benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• 401k with matching
• Company Holidays
• Overtime Pay for hourly employees
• Paid Vacation, Floating Holidays, and Sick Time
• Maternity and Parental leave benefits
• Employee discount
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
  
  

About Essendant

Essendant drives to be inclusive and celebrates diversity by starting with our associates. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that is committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment. We strongly encourage candidates to apply for opportunities, even if you do not believe you meet every one of the qualifications described. At Essendant we are building an elevated community by creating a safe and supportive work environment. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind, including or based on age, race, color, disability, ancestry, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. People are what drives our company. We are one team with endless possibilities. We are Essendant.