Regional Distribution Center Leader

Regional Distribution Center Leader

Role Summary: 

The Regional Distribution Center Leader (RDCL) is accountable for leading the day-to-day operations of a regional distribution center and the implementation of strategic supply chain initiatives to achieve TireHub’s strategic growth targets by ensuring appropriate staffing level, providing exceptional training, providing, and maintaining necessary tools/systems and cultivating a Safety-first mindset, while driving Operational Excellence, and supporting TireHub’s Culture.

The individual must exhibit the following core TireHub commitments:  

·         Approachable - If a company could smile, we would. Instead, we rely on our people to show it. We care about each other and our customers because we know business only gets done right when people respect each other and value relationships. 

·         Adventurous - What TireHub is set up to do is intentionally outrageous. So, we readily embrace challenges with the courage to introduce new ideas and the ambition to build something unique. 

·         Relentless - We tackle our work with energy. We deliver on our commitments with enthusiasm. And we don't give up until we get to the end.  

·         Speedy - Speed is the currency in the tire industry. When we commit to a job, we get the job done – and we do it fast. 

Role Specifics:

·         Practices management methods that instill partnership, ownership, and a pro-active management approach.

·         Maintains a safe, clean, neat, and orderly distribution center (and related operations).

·         Maintains security of the distribution center and ensures control of products.

·         Perform other related duties as assigned by Director Warehousing and Logistics.

Competencies:

• Optimizes Work Processes: Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement​
• Manages Ambiguity: Operating effectively, even when things are not certain, or the way forward is not clear​
• Drives Results: Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances​
• Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives

Experience:

• 7 - 10 years of experience of progressively increasing responsibility and accountability in the field of logistics.
• 5 years of experience leading a high-performing team.
• Demonstrated success managing customer service, warehousing, purchasing, order fulfillment, and/or operations, with P&L management experience required.
• Demonstrated people skills including influencing skills, listening and the ability to communicate effectively to diverse groups.

• Experience with a hub & spoke two-tier distribution system.
• BS/BA in Logistics, Business administration or related field.
• MBA preferred, but not required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills required
• Strong project planning and organizational skills, including the ability to coordinate a variety of different projects and individuals and to adapt to unforeseen and unexpected requests or changes in priorities required.
• Ability to collaborate with business leaders and peers across the organization to anticipate, identify, recommend, and implement creative operational and customer service solutions.
• Strong business and financial acumen.

• Ability to travel 10%