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.

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