Description

The Role

The Distribution Manager is responsible for the management of the people and the processes associated with operating a profitable warehouse and installation division; directing receiving, warehousing, scheduling, labor estimating, installation, and distribution services.  In addition, the Distribution Manager will ensure workplace health and safety requirements are met, take precautions to secure the warehouse contents against loss, and evaluate inventory on hand.  The role provides leadership, communication and follow-up of processes to ensure the customer receives the highest quality, most efficient, and timely service possible. 

What You Will Do

~ Essential Job Responsibilities

• Managing the installation and warehouse teams, including subcontractors, to ensure that projects are completed timely and within budget, and increase inventory turns resulting in increased cash flow
• Decrease inventory product costs by evaluating slow-moving product and reducing the amount of product that is “lost” having to be re-ordered.
• Ensure inventory accuracy by conducting cycle counts, physical counts and spot checks.
• Comply with building code requirements, OSHA, Worker’s Compensation, and other applicable health and safety laws by studying existing and new legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; and ensuring accurate records and logs are kept.
• Safeguard warehouse contents by establishing and monitoring security procedures and protocols.
• Oversee the disposition of returned product.
• Oversee the efficient use and maintenance of WR’s vehicle fleet
• Manage scheduling procedures with a focus on consistency and efficiency for the best customer experience
• Maintain best practices of equipment to minimize cost and loss
• Responsibly manage waste to minimize cost and volume to a landfill
• Evaluating and responding to customer concerns before, during and after installation.
• Performing site visits to evaluate installation quality and performance.
• Review and execute annual subcontractor agreements.
• Training and coaching of installation and warehouse teams and subcontractors on the company’s MKPS process improvement initiatives.
• Establishing and maintaining department procedures, processes and policies to maximize safety and efficiency to provide excellent customer service.
• Preparing and managing annual installation and warehouse budget.

SUPERVISORY FUNCTIONS:

The Distribution Manager is responsible for the following supervisory responsibilities:

• Implementing and executing sound management practices, by inviting collaboration, investing in the success of others, providing training, guidance and mentoring.
• Ensuring adequate and knowledgeable workforce by analyzing staffing needs, recruiting and interviewing, developing onboarding and other related training for employees. 
• Striving to make work easier, while delivering the highest quality of work for our customers.
• Encouraging excellence by reviewing performance on a continuous basis and giving feedback.
• Cultivating a work environment where employees can utilize their curiosity, creativity, and talents to solve problems and to think of solutions that inspire each other and our customers.
• Foster collaborative relationships cross-departmentally to ensure clear hand offs and communication for the most successful project execution.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

The preferred candidate has noteworthy experience in the following areas:

• Proven management skills with the ability to make sound business decisions, use good judgment in all matters, problem solve customer and employee issues, and recommend changes.

• Technical, functional, professional expertise in the fundamentals of office furniture products and installation principals, warehouse procedures and techniques, asset inventory management systems.

• Knowledge of applicable laws relating to work involving federal contracts, DOT regulations, rules, regulations and/or policies and procedures associated with managing an installation group at various customer sites.
• Detailed knowledge of computer technology, specifically Microsoft Office Suite.
• Demonstrates leadership by being able to translate company’s vision, core values, integrity and accountability into reality.

• Possesses business acumen, having a keenness and quickness in understanding and dealing with our industry and customers’ expectations, in a manner that represents our “can do” attitude.
• Communicates effectively by interacting in a clear and compelling way that brings meaning and clarity and inspires confidence. (Having the ability to speak in Spanish is helpful.)

• Modeling a culture of involvement that includes:
  • Be Curious: Approach each engagement with a learning mindset and creativity to deliver memorable experiences.
  • Have fun:  Celebrate the wins, laugh through the challenges, and enjoy the ride together.
  • Go the Extra Mile:  We do more than expected by empowering one another to create meaningful impact.
  • Stay Authentic:  Be true to ourselves and others, fostering honesty and integrity in every interaction.

• Valid driver’s license and good driving record.

EDUCATION, FORMAL TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

The preferred candidate will have a minimum of 5 years working in a similar position preferably within the office furniture industry, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
 

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS/MENTAL ABILITIES:

The physical demands and working environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working environment – Mainly working indoors in an office environment away from the elements, with 40% of the time traveling from company headquarters, branch offices and customer sites, may include overnight travel.  Physical Demands and Mental Abilities – Must be able to remain in a stationary position 40% performing light work, able to exert up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Light work usually requires walking or standing to a significant degree. Must be able to climb stairs. Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy/scanner machine, and computer printer. The person in this position frequently communicates with employees, coworkers, and contractors, and customers.  Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.  Must be able to review the work of installation staff.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job.

Qualifications

Salary : $85,000 - $100,000