Distribution Manager

About the role

The Distribution Manager is responsible for the overall operation of the plant’s shipping, receiving, and cutting departments and maintaining customer service levels that meet or exceed expectations.

Responsibilities

• Is familiar with customer base and has a working knowledge of products, industry regulations, and commercial regulatory structure
• Has knowledge of rate structures for truck loads and determines the most economical and expeditious means of shipping using the routing guidelines
• Assists in selecting carriers and scheduling the timely arrival of trucks and trailers and handles various aspects of export shipments
• Ensures shipped products meet customer and quality requirements
• Negotiates rates with approved carriers for transportation needs ensuring the use of quality carriers to deliver products to the customers specifications
• Leads carrier meetings and legal requirements in delivering customer products for the prevention and control of damages in transit, being accountable for any traffic related issues
• Maintains records of all shipments and traces shipments as required, assisting in handling details regarding claims against carriers

Requirements

• Some college courses completed
• Three (3) years of related experience

Qualifications

• Knowledge of distribution, inventory management, material handling
• Familiarity with production and inventory control methods
• Strong skills in planning, facilitating, organizing, directing and monitoring of the internal controls

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite