Distribution Manager

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Distribution Manager to join the Data Center Power and Control Team. This role will work directly with the contract labor team by giving direction and support to implement processes that maximize customer satisfaction and minimize costs. The Distribution Manager will foster a “safety first” culture through awareness, training and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Manages and deploys the operational strategy, business processes, and systems for overall distribution operations, including order fulfillment, warehousing, inventory management, and transportation.
• Communicates and monitors production measurement metrics.
• Sets performance targets at the team and individual level for all distribution-related functions that align with company objectives and are within regulatory guidelines.
• Utilizes data-driven analytical tools and systems to continuously monitor operations, identify inefficiencies, and develop optimization strategies.
• Troubleshoots and resolves escalated operational issues.
• Ensures all operations adhere to industry safety protocols and comply with OSHA, DOT, or other governmental regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics Management, Distribution Logistics/Transportation, Industrial Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5-7 years Distribution Center /Operational management experience in a warehouse or logistics position.

Skills

• Must possess a thorough knowledge of logistics terms and concepts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, close attention to detail and ability to effectively handle multiple priorities.
• Strong computer skills, proficiency with MS Office 365; Excel and presentation software, e-mail and meeting management software.
• Thorough understanding of inventory control and/or database management software.
• Able to evaluate situations, identify options and implement effective solutions quickly and efficiently.
• Excellent project management skills, including demonstrated ability to develop and manage to a project plan, establish priorities, work to deadlines and control a number of projects at various stages of work.
• Effective listener, able to maintain focus, extract necessary information and validate understanding of the information.
• Highly collaborative and able to work in a team-based environment, fostering open communication and support in an environment of innovation and creative change.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to identify trends and establish proactive corrective actions.
• Highly skilled in dealing with numeric data.
• Lean Sigma 6 a plus.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• High employer 401K match.
• Paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay.
• Short-term and long-term disability benefit plans.
• Above-benchmark paid maternity and parental leave.
• Bonus opportunities in accordance with the Company’s incentive plans.
• Paid time off to volunteer.
• Active/growing Employee Resource Group network.

About the company

Legrand is the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. Our comprehensive offering of solutions for residential, commercial, and data center markets makes us a benchmark for customers worldwide. We harness technological and societal trends with lasting impacts on buildings with the purpose of improving life by transforming the spaces where people live, work, and meet with electrical and digital infrastructures and connected solutions that are simple, innovative, and sustainable.

Legrand, North & Central America (LNCA) is a leader in the AV, Lighting & Controls, Electrical, and Data Center markets. The industry-leading brands of Approved Networks, Ortronics, Raritan, Server Technology, and Starline empower Legrand’s Data, Power & Control division to produce innovative solutions for data centers, building networks, and facility infrastructures. Our division designs, manufactures, and markets world-class products for a more productive and sustainable future.