Assistant Regional Distribution Manager

Are you looking for a position where you can do something meaningful and make a real difference? We’re growing fast and looking for future leaders and problem-solvers that are ready to grow with us. If you have a passion for what you do, are highly motivated, maintain the highest integrity, and possess a wide range of knowledge, skills, and abilities, then this may be your dream position!

About the Role

The Assistant Regional Distribution Manager (ARDM) is a key role in the organization, providing management and support for our Lenexa, KS distribution facility. The ARDM will support the management of distribution center activities and the daily supervision of personnel, ensuring the company’s safety, quality, delivery, and inventory objectives are met. This role assists the Senior Regional Distribution Manager in maintaining performance objectives and strategic planning.

The ARDM will oversee all pharmaceutical products stored within the distribution center and ensure compliance with storage, temperature, and regulatory requirements. Duties include daily recording and logging of warehouse temperatures, managing expiration dates on prescription items, and handling the quarantine and return of pharmaceuticals as needed.

Responsibilities

• Support management of distribution center activities and daily supervision of personnel.
• Ensure company safety, quality, delivery, and inventory objectives are met.
• Assist in maintaining performance objectives and strategic planning.
• Oversee storage of pharmaceutical products, ensuring compliance with temperature and regulatory requirements.
• Record and log daily warehouse temperatures.
• Manage expiration dates on prescription items.
• Quarantine and return pharmaceuticals as needed.

Requirements

• At least 21 years of age.
• 2 years of full-time verifiable experience with a pharmacy or wholesaler in a role related to the dispensing, distribution, or record-keeping of prescription drugs.
• No convictions for violations of federal, state, or local laws related to wholesale or retail prescription drug distribution or controlled substances.
• BA/AA or certifications in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Forklift certified.
• Minimum 2 years of pharmaceutical-related experience.
• Minimum 3 years of supervisory and management experience of personnel.

Skills

• Exceptional written, oral, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Working knowledge of warehouse/mechanical equipment, performance management, and warehouse management systems.
• Strong understanding of warehousing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Strong leadership, organization, and prioritization skills.
• Attention to detail and follow-through on assigned tasks and projects.
• Proficient in MS Office and MS Excel.
• A can-do attitude with excellent judgment and creative problem-solving skills.

About Us

At Life Assist, we show up every day to "Help Heroes Save Lives." Our culture is built on caring and genuine connections, ensuring first responders can do their jobs as easily and effectively as possible. We prioritize what we stand for over what we sell, and we’re always looking for positive, motivated, and hardworking individuals who align with our core values.

Benefits

• 15 accrued days of Paid Time Off.
• 7 paid holidays plus 2 paid floating holidays.
• Employee Assistance Program to help reduce everyday stress.
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term/long-term disability pay.
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan with company contributions.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan.
• Tuition reimbursement.