Director of Distribution

About the role

Join our winning team at 1915 South as the Director of Distribution for the Covington DC. 1915 South owns and operates 29 Ashley stores and 3 distribution centers across the southeast. This role offers the opportunity to advance your career with the #1 Furniture Brand in the world.

Responsibilities

• Direct all day-to-day distribution center operations including receiving, put-away, storage, picking, staging, loading, and returns processing
• Own throughput, on-time shipment, order accuracy, and report performance against KPIs to executive leadership
• Develop and execute annual operating plans that support company growth, seasonal demand cycles, and new product launches
• Maximize cube utilization and slotting efficiency for building efficiency
• Maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counting, physical inventory programs, and root-cause resolution of variances
• Manage receiving schedules, devanning labor plans, and coordination
• Reduce concealed and handling damage through inspection protocols, packaging standards, and material handling training
• Oversee the repair/touch-up shop and disposition process for damaged, returned, and clearance merchandise to maximize recovery value
• Optimize route density, delivery windows, and customer communication to improve first-attempt delivery rates and satisfaction scores
• Lead and develop a team of operations managers, supervisors, and hourly associates across multiple shifts
• Build workforce plans that balance permanent and temporary labor against seasonal volume; manage recruiting, onboarding, and retention initiatives
• Establish performance standards, coaching cadences, and succession plans; foster a culture of accountability and engagement
• Own the distribution center operating budget, including labor, freight, equipment, and facility expenses
• Track and reduce cost-per-unit shipped and cost-per-delivery; identify and deliver measurable savings
• Justify and manage capital expenditures for racking, material handling equipment, and technology
• Champion a safety-first culture; ensure OSHA compliance, forklift certification programs, ergonomic lifting practices, and incident investigation follow-through
• Maintain facility, fleet, and equipment readiness through preventive maintenance programs and vendor management
• Ensure compliance with DOT regulations and internal audit standards
• Drive process improvement using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies to eliminate waste and improve labor productivity
• Lead WMS/TMS enhancements, RF and automation initiatives, and integration with ERP and e-commerce platforms
• Partner cross-functionally with Merchandising, Sales, Customer Service, and IT to align operations with commercial priorities

Benefits

• Competitive pay and bonus potential
• Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 401k retirement savings plan with a company match
• College tuition assistance at Thomas University
• Generous furniture discounts for employees
• Employee Referral Program (earn up to $500 per referral)
• Long-term career opportunities with growth potential within the company