What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse and Distribution Manager position at Expeditors?
Company Description
We take care of our employees, and they take care of our customers!
Become a member of a global community! The international logistics industry is an integral piece of the global trade puzzle; we make the world go round. Global supply chain management is what we do, and at the heart of Expeditors you will find professionalism, leadership, and a friendly environment, all of which foster an innovative, customer service-based approach to logistics. Expeditors is a global logistics company headquartered in Seattle, Washington. As a Fortune 500 company, we employ over 19,000 trained professionals in a worldwide network of over 350 locations across six continents. Expeditors satisfies the increasingly sophisticated needs of international trade through customized solutions and seamless, integrated information systems.
Our Mission
We recruit, train, and retain the very best logistics and technical experts the world over. We love to promote from within - more than 50 percent of our employees have been at Expeditors for five years or more. Our high retention rate is influenced by a unique compensation program for positions that are more than just jobs - they're chances to grow, do what you love and build a career with us!
Job Description
To lead the Expeditors facility in the pursuit of Warehouse Excellence by promoting a culture of safety and security in a facility that is modern, efficient and meets high quality standards through continuous improvement. Manages activities of workers concerned with providing work orders & inventory records for distribution accounts. The distribution manager also seeks new distribution services opportunities and cooperates with sales to turn new opportunities into profitable business.
Tasks and Duties:
- Managing and coaching the Warehouse staff
- Conducting weekly team / huddle with Warehouse staff
- Conducting monthly 1-on-1’s with Warehouse Supervisor
- Review and conduct staff appraisals and one to one meeting timely in line with the 3 1 Initiative
- Set annual improvement objectives for Warehouse Operations
- Execution of District Tactical Business Plan
- Ensure a safe and secure work environment
- Maintain Expeditors warehouse & IOC procedures, safety and compliance standards
- Maintain a clean and professional facility
- Ensure all equipment is maintained in a safe operational condition including the required maintenance contract
- Prepare and manage budget for warehouse operations weekly/monthly/annually, includes staffing and overtime expenses, equipment procurement and maintenance, and facility repair
- Responsible for warehouse excellence success and KPIs
- Support product with checking local charges and agreement quotes to ensure we minimize potential branch losses
- Attend the weekly branch Sales meeting and facilitate discussions on market updates and trends
- Take an active role in the transition of new business/ updates to existing business.
- Manage department PnL
- Ability to work flexible schedule at times as business needs dictate
- Other tasks/duties as deemed appropriate by your management team
Qualifications
- 3 years of related industry experience
- Good Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word etc.)
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Proven negotiation skills
- Excellent organizational skills, time management skills in addition to a professional manner
- A proven history of providing exceptional customer service at all levels
- Effective interpersonal skills, including proven abilities to listen, comprehend, effectively communicate clearly and concisely to obtain positive results
Additional Information
Expeditors offers excellent benefits:
- Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Time
- Health Plan: Medical
- Life Insurance
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Training and Personnel Development Program
- Growth opportunities within the company
- Employee Referral Program Bonus
