What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Distribution Manager position at UDA?
ABOUT UDA:
UDA is a local, family-owned, dairy cooperative committed to serve the needs of our members, community, and customers by providing high quality milk and dairy products. As the only milk marketing co-op in the state, UDA oversees the production, processing, and marketing of Arizona’s finest milk products from farm to Retail in 48 hours or less. From sweet cream and butter to non-fat dry milk, UDA provides milk products to manufactures and supermarket chains throughout the Grand Canyon State.
Our motto at UDA is “United in Excellence.” The dairy industry’s success isn’t built on one dairy or brand, it’s built on the community as a whole - this includes our amazing employees. When you join UDA, you’re not just joining a business, you’re joining a family. Since 1960 UDA has been headquartered, operated, and managed in Arizona. We strive to provide our employees with rewarding career opportunities aimed at long-term stability, growth, and advancement. We put our heart and soul into our products and value our team who show up, every day and do the work.
Job Summary/Objective
As a Warehouse Distribution Manager, this role will oversee inventory management and purchasing operations, including monitoring stock levels and coordinating timely replenishment orders. Schedule and optimize delivery routes for supplies and bulk chemicals to local dairy farms, making adjustments as needed to ensure efficient distribution. Manage warehouse operations while maintaining accurate records of product movement and inventory control.
Schedule: 6 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
- Inventory management, ending inventory on hand, monitor monthly purchases
- Teat dip mixing and distribution
- Chemical tank farm maintenance
- Place orders with vendors to replace inventory sold
Qualifications:
General Skills & Abilities needed to complete job successfully:
- General math and application to inventory management
- Computer operation with current ERP
- Spreadsheet application skills, Excel including pivot tables
- Knowledge of AS 400 system or current ERP
Experience: (required)
- Warehouse management including workers
- Knowledge of animal health products
- Record keeping skills
- Use of handheld scanners
Experience: (preferred)
- Employee communication skills
- Employee management and scheduling abilities
- General knowledge of logistics
- General knowledge of dairy industry
Education/Certifications: (if n/a is applicable please note “N/A)
| Required | Preferred | |
| Education (degree/certifications) | High School Diploma | College Degree |
Work Environment & Demands
Physical and environmental demands for this position are indicated below: (check all that are applicable)
Physical Demands:
☒Sitting for limited periods of time
☒Standing and walking for extended periods of time
☒Occasional bending, crouching, stooping, twisting, reaching and grasping
☒Manual dexterity and repetitive movement of fingers and hands for keyboarding
☒Ability to climb stairs
☒Some lifting, up to 50 pounds
Environment:
☒Office environment
☒Production floor
☐Able to work 12-hour shifts
☐Other (please specify)
BENEFITS:
- Medical, Dental & Vision plans
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match
- Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Health & Wellness Programs
- Paid Time Off
- Shift Pay Differential
- Education Assistance
- On-site Fitness Center
- On-Site Health Clinic
The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list; employees may be subject to additional, or altered, tasks and the scope of the role may change as necessitated by business demands. UDA will not consider any application submissions from unauthorized third-parties, consulting, or external staffing firms and will not be held subject, or liable, to any terms, fees, or penalties associated with a submission.
UDA is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.
Salary : $90,000 - $95,000
