What are the responsibilities and job description for the Area Business Manager position at Sun Coast Resources, Inc.?
Job Title: Area Business Manager
Reports to: Regional Vice President
Location: Midland, Texas
Schedule: TBD
Pay Scale: Commensurate with experience and skills
Job Objective: Responsible for overseeing a network of distribution centers and leading distribution center managers and operations teams to achieve optimal operational and financial performance. This role combines strategic direction with tactical execution to drive continuous improvement in efficiency, execution, and cost management. The position serves as a key advisor to distribution center leadership, providing guidance and support to enhance overall operations.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Champion a data driven approach to improve warehouse operations, inventory management, and overall distribution center operations thru streamlined workflows, automation, improved efficiency and reduced operational costs
- Ensure distribution center managers and operations teams are following standardized processes and best practices for warehouse and distribution center operations to enhance efficiency and accuracy, while ensuring environmental and associate safety
- Ensure distribution centers within the district network fully utilize technology and automation to streamline operations, improve workflows, and effectively manage labor costs for drivers, warehouse staff, and operations teams
- Collaborate with key internal stakeholders (RVP, Sr. Regional Sales Director, RDBO, VP Order Fulfillment, Sr. Director of Supply Chain, Sr. Director Equipment & Facilities, and Sr. Directors Fuel & Non-Fuel Logistics) regularly to ensure alignment, assess district distribution centers’ performance versus metrics, and solution improvements as needed
- Create, track and improve KPIs measuring warehouse and distribution center operations efficiency, inventory management, delivery accuracy, and adherence to service-level agreements
- Oversee and ensure availability of distribution center managers and operations resources throughout emergency response events
- Management of distribution centers within district to established labor metrics
- Development, tracking and performance improvement of KPIs pertaining to distribution center operations efficiency and OPEX management, inventory management, delivery accuracy, and adherence to service-level agreements
- Operational cost management (labor & non-labor) performance to plan for distribution center locations within district
- Performance to company EBITDA budget
- Other related tasks and projects as assigned by management
REQUIREMENTS
- Locals only must live within 60 miles
- 7 years of progressive leadership experience in fuel and non-fuel distribution with a focus on operations and P&L management
- Ability to travel up to 50% of the time
- Valid driver’s license and a good driving record
- Proven history of managing teams on a regional scale and leading cross-functional initiatives
- Experience with change management in both organizational communication and tactical execution
- Strong knowledge of ERP systems, business processes, and order management software
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Success in leading, partnering with, and influencing senior leaders and cross-functional teams
- Exceptional communication skills to inform and influence at all levels internally and externally. Must promote a collaborative environment where success is defined by effective team leadership
- Ability to work collaboratively across departments to achieve shared goals
- Excellent communication and conflict resolution skills
LEADERSHIP REQUIREMENTS
- Lead a team of distribution center managers and operations teams (drivers, warehouse, service techs, etc.) responsible for inventory receipt, integrity & reconciliation, and last mile delivery to fuel & non-fuel customers
- Regularly collaborate with sales to support organic growth initiatives and achieve local sales objectives
- Provide coaching, mentorship, performance feedback, and professional development opportunities for direct and indirect reports
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
PREFERRED
- Experience managing several sites across multi-state area
Sun Coast Resources, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
