Distribution Manager
Distribution team plays an important role in our business operations and warehouse success. As a Distribution Manager, you will get to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, leveraging your entrepreneurial spirit, passion for people-management, and knack for navigating rapidly changing situations to create great distribution outcomes. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of driving innovation and growth for the division.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Oversee the daily administration and operation of the warehouse, ensuring efficient receipt, storage, and shipment of materials.
- Streamline and enhance ERP system processes and procedures.
- Evaluate and improve operating procedures, maintenance practices, space utilization, and equipment protection.
- Ensure proper documentation and timely shipment of all finished goods.
- Promote and maintain an economical and efficient shipping and freight logistics system.
- Analyze sales, backorder, and inventory reports, as well as customer service levels, to expedite orders and update necessary reports.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, managing communication, contracts, and supplier accountability, while driving cost improvements.
- Negotiate to ensure optimal costing, efficient routing, and quality service to meet customer requirements.
- Coordinate international freight forwarder negotiations to provide cost-effective, efficient routing and quality service for international customers.
- Prepare claim forms and work with Accounting and Customer Service teams to resolve issues related to lost or damaged shipments.
- Provide training, guidance, and direction to department personnel.
- Adhere to and promote safety and quality-related policies and procedures.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
- 3-5 years of experience in distribution and logistics.
- Comprehensive knowledge of shipping procedures, including hazardous materials and export regulations.
- Familiarity with quality and safety standards.
- Strong leadership skills for managing the shipping department.
- Excellent critical thinking and negotiation skills.
- Health
- Dental
- Long/Short Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- 3 weeks PTO
- 8 Holidays
Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.
Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.