Director of Operations - Distribution Center

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and execute distribution related functions to achieve goals consistent with supply chain vision and provide excellent service to internal and external customers.
• Accountable for achieving overall operating results consistent with individual and company performance goals.
• Responsible for distribution operating budget along with capital expenditure requirements; effectively administer, control, and develop systems and policies necessary to achieve effective distribution expense control.
• Accountable for compliance with federal, state, and local regulations governing our distribution center by monitoring implementation and practice to ensure compliance.
• Maintain a safe and secure environment for team members; adhere to safety programs, procedures and policies.
• Provide team members with training required to complete their job along with cross-training to provide development opportunities for career advancement.
• Responsible for total inventory management by ensuring the compliance of receiving and inventory control procedures.
• Responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of facility and all material handling equipment inside the facility.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to launch new initiatives and track and analyze performance.
• Facilitate proactive change management to all levels of the team impacted by process change.
• Analyze data to determine appropriate actions needed to optimize results.
• Determine and execute the most efficient sequence of operations and workflow and methods to maximize assets and team member utilization.
• Lead and execute best practices to promote team member engagement and enable a high-performing workforce to contribute to the company’s strategic growth and business objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years combined experience in material handling, automation, manufacturing, supply chain, process improvement, and/or distribution in an omni-channel environment.
• Minimum of 4 years of planning, analytical, and/or reporting experience preferably in positions of increasing responsibility.
• Experience with distribution center start ups is preferred.
• Be experienced in managing large warehouse teams with a background in hiring, training, motivating, and resolving employee relations issues.
• Possess detailed understanding of financial statements and resulting cost implications.
• Demonstrated ability to own projects, think big and influence across all levels of an organization.
• Strong attention to detail, ability to produce high quality and accurate work products.
• Must be able to operate with sound reasoning and judgement coupled with a high level of resourcefulness.
• Demonstrate structured thinking to solve problems and conduct root cause analysis.
• Experienced in working with data to analyze root causes, implementing long term solutions and improve operational outcomes.
• Leadership experience with continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience with DC technology (WMS, OMS, TMS, LMS).
• Strong foundation of mathematical/analytical principles.

Benefits

• The annual base salary range is $165,000 - $195,000 / year.
• This role is also eligible to receive short term incentives that align with individual and company performance.
• Salary will be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.
• Salary is one component of the Foot Locker, Inc. total compensation package, which includes the below.
• Employee Discount
• Paid Time Off
• Medical | Dental | Vision Coverage
• 401(k) | Roth 401(k)
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Opportunities for Advancement
• Tuition Reimbursement for Qualified Courses
• Strong Company Culture
• Employee Resource Groups