Distribution Manager

About the role

This position has management responsibility and line of sight ownership focus for shipping/receiving functions and material procurement & management for the Plant. This includes accountabilities for all incoming and outgoing raw materials, finished goods, transfers, as well as all aspects of safety performance for the department, personnel management and discipline, training, cost control/reduction and continuous improvement. Responsible for developing a strong team environment with clear and effective communications. This position will serve as a key interface with a variety of departments including Operations, Engineering & Maintenance, Technical Services, Inventory Control, Sales, Customer Service, Corporate Logistics, etc.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for organizing, directing, and controlling the materials management, shipping/receiving, warehousing and inventory control in support of the plant.
• Manages team performance through metrics development, annual reviews, recommendations for hire and disciplinary actions.
• Manage inventory levels, accuracy, safety stocks and cycle.
• Organizing and leading annual Physical Inventory event for the plant.
• Coach, mentor and develop team using strong interpersonal skills.
• Monitor and track supplier performance through Quality and STP (Ship to Promise). Ensure effective corrective action plans are implemented when needed.
• Participate in quarterly business reviews with the corporate purchasing team.
• Develop systems and tools as needed to support shipment of finished goods ensuring all customer requirements for method of shipment, packaging, labeling, etc. are achieved.
• Drives improvements for material management, obsolete and excess inventory, material shortages, etc. Develop and track metrics as needed.
• Work closely with Scheduler, Quality Control,