Distribution Center Manager

About the Role

Responsible for managing and directing the activities of the distribution center, involving the reception, delivery, and control of merchandise. Develops and monitors budgets, maintains safety/security and inventory control programs, ensures distribution center facilities and equipment are properly maintained, and proposes improvements to optimize the distribution process. Exercises general supervision of overall distribution activity, including inventory control, order processing, warehouse activities, transportation, maintenance, and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Manages experienced professionals who exercise independent discretion and/or manages a functional area or process that may or may not have direct reports.
• Implements policy and strategy for short-term results and influences others outside of own job area regarding policies, practices, and procedures.
• Decision-making is guided by strategic objectives of specialization.
• Influences others outside of own job area regarding policies, practices, and procedures.
• Communicates with executive leadership.
• Supports relationships through strong communication and negotiation skills with internal and external stakeholders.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree; 6+ years of relevant experience including 3-5 years management or direct/indirect leadership experience.
Or Master's degree; 4+ years of relevant experience including 2-4 years management or direct/indirect leadership experience.

About Bridgestone

At Bridgestone, we believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they feel safe bringing their chosen version of themselves to work. We champion all perspectives, individuals, and teams because we understand the importance of seeing the world and our business through many different lenses. Our mission is to “Serve Society with Superior Quality”, and we offer a supportive and engaging onboarding experience, opportunities for development and growth, corporate social responsibility activities, a global and challenging work environment, agility and work/life effectiveness, and an effective and inclusive team.

Bridgestone is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, committed to considering all individuals for employment based on their unique merit without regard to age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Employment eligibility requires completion of a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify candidates from employment.