General Manager - Distribution - Milwaukee, WI Area
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead and manage the fulfillment and distribution activities in a high volume, high turn, and multishift environment while collaborating and partnering with Global many stakeholders.
- Implement continuous improvement initiatives that reduce cost of operations and improve service level, capacity, productivity and quality.
- Manage the inbound and outbound movement of product into and out of the distribution center.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders (e.g; store operations, merchandising, planning); establish and maintain effective relationships with vendor community.
- Create and implement continuous improvement initiatives that reduce cost of operations and improve service level, capacity, productivity and quality.
- Participate in annual Budget preparation and have full P&L responsibility for the distribution center network.
- Responsible for the hiring, development, and retention of distribution center staff to include the highest quality individuals to support continuous improvement, succession planning and future growth of the business.
- Drive operational excellence and best practices to improve quality, service, cost, and safety.
- Ensure all safety, regulatory, and compliance measures are met within company and global guidelines.
- Develop, implement, and monitor KPI targets and goals.
BACKGROUND PROFILE:
- College Degree or equivalent experience.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in distribution and fulfillment leadership with at least 3 years in the top position within a distribution center.
- Strong background in supply chain systems (i.e. WMS, Inventory Planning, ERP, etc.)
- Experienced in project management and demonstrated success in process improvement.
- A proven track record of building and developing strong supply chain organization and aligning internal resources with external customer expectations.
- Must possess outstanding communication, analytical, and problem solving skills.
- Must possess strong leadership and employee relations skills with a focus on engagement.
- High standard of integrity and reliability; able to build trust and loyalty with others.
