Distribution Center Manager (USABlueBook) - Dallas

About the role

Manages all warehousing and transportation activities in a distribution center. Serves as a strategic partner with logistics and supply chain management to establish and adhere to strategic initiatives and operating budgets within the facility.

Responsibilities

• Leads and manages a team of warehousing associates, including recruiting talent, developing and training associates, and conducting performance reviews.
• Ensures distribution center operations align with all internal policies and external regulations.
• Adjusts staffing levels to meet service, financial, budgetary, and operational support obligations.
• Manages carrier services and delivery processes to maintain compliance with all DOT and HAZMAT guidelines.
• Acts as a liaison to functional leadership to ensure customer satisfaction and problem resolution.
• Provides input on annual operating budgets in support of corporate financial goals and maintains responsibility for profits and losses within the facility.
• Reviews and analyzes inventory reports to prevent shrinkage and ensure accurate inventory levels.
• Collects and interprets information on present and future distribution needs for planning purposes.

Work Environment

• Located in a comfortable indoor area. Conditions could produce mild discomfort on occasion.
• Most of the time is spent sitting in the same position or standing/walking and/or there is some requirement to lift or handle material or equipment of moderate weight (8–20 pounds).
• Typically requires overnight travel 5% to 20% of the time.

Requirements

• Typically requires BS/BA in a related discipline.
• Generally 7+ years of experience in a related field.
• May require certification.
• Advanced degree may offset less experience in some disciplines.