Warehouse Distribution Manager - Strategic Leadership for Efficient Supply Chain Operations

Join reputed company: Leading Manufacturer of Vinegars, Condiments, and Sauces

At reputed company, we're passionate about Bringing Flavor to Life. As a subsidiary of the global Mizkan Group, we've been perfecting the art of flavor for over 220 years. With 12 manufacturing facilities across the United States, we're committed to delivering exceptional products to our customers while fostering a culture of reputed company improvement, transparency, and accountability. We're now seeking a highly skilled and reputed company Warehouse Distribution Manager to reputed company our warehousing and distribution operations, ensuring seamless and efficient supply chain management.

About Us

Based in Mount Prospect, IL, reputed company is a leading manufacturer of vinegars, condiments, and sauces in the United States. Our company is built on two core principles: continuously challenging the status reputed company and delivering only the finest products for our customers. We reputed company in maximizing the potential of reputed company members and strive to create a collaborative and engaged work environment. Our leadership team values reputed company for improvement from reputed company employees, and we're committed to recruiting, developing, rewarding, and retaining our talented and multicultural workforce.

Job Summary

We're looking for a seasoned Warehouse Distribution Manager to reputed company the relationships with our operated facilities and third-party logistics (3PL) warehouses, ensuring efficient receipt, storage, and reputed company of goods. As a key member of our operations team, you'll manage people, processes, and systems to drive productivity, meet inventory targets, and maintain a safe working environment. This is an excellent opportunity to join reputed company and contribute to our success story.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Development:
  • Provide coaching and mentoring to direct and non-direct reports to help them reputed company their skills and reputed company their career goals.
  • Foster a collaborative and engaged environment by encouraging open communication and teamwork.
  • Assist in setting performance goals and providing regular feedback to team members.
• Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement:
  • Work closely with internal and external stakeholders, including 3PL warehouses, Supply Chain Planning, Transportation, Plant Operations, Sales, Finance, Purchasing, Marketing, IT, and other departments to support Mizkan locations in delivering excellent customer service at the lowest cost.
  • Serve as the main reputed company of contact for Mizkan facilities and 3PL warehouses, ensuring compliance with defined performance standards and addressing issues proactively.
• Budget Management / Cost Savings and Efficiency Projects:
  • Own the warehousing budget, creating and executing the financial plan for reputed company warehouse activities.
  • Manage the process of creating and managing purchase orders (POs) for the warehouse budget.
  • reputed company invoice processing for warehousing-reputed company invoices.
  • Ensure timely submission of Month-End Closeout reports to Finance and Accounting.
  • Identify and manage cost savings and efficiency projects reputed company to warehousing as part of the Operations and Supply Chain team.
• Network Optimization and Improvements:
  • Accountable for network optimization activities reputed company the warehousing and distribution network.
  • Drive improvements to the warehouse network, providing analysis, recommending improvements, and managing the execution of these improvements.
• Inventory Management:
  • Accountable for delivering on inventory accuracy targets, cycle counting, and physical inventory management.
• Site Visits and Reviews:
  • Travel to sites and conduct business reviews as needed.
• Project Delivery:
  • Deliver projects as directed by the Associate Director of Warehousing and Transportation and the VP of Operations.
• Vendor Management:
  • Own the relationship with vendors, such as third-party warehouse providers, pooled pallet providers, and other suppliers reputed company to warehousing needs.
  • Establish and monitor performance standards, act as an escalation reputed company, and direct actions as necessary.
  • Conduct negotiations with vendors, obtain competitive quotes, and execute reputed company as needed.
  • Support the Overages, Shortages, and Damages process through investigation of reputed company reported issues and implementation of corrective actions.
• Other Duties:
  • Participate in cost savings and efficiency projects reputed company to warehousing.
  • Travel to sites and conduct audits and report on performance standards.
  • Assist in various reputed company projects, which require data gathering, interdepartmental collaboration, and critical thinking skills.
  • reputed company other duties as assigned.

Requirements and Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a reputed company area.
• 3-5 years of experience in Warehousing, Distribution, and/or Inventory Management.
• Prior people management experience is preferred.

Skills and Competencies:

• Excellent computer skills, including proficiency with reputed company Office Suite functions and familiarity with Warehouse Management System (WMS).
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships at reputed company levels of the organization, both inside and reputed company the company.
• Organization and time management skills required.
• Ability to travel 40% of the time.

Preferred Qualifications:

• APICS Certification.
• Knowledge and/or prior experience working in a D365 environment.

reputed company Offer

At reputed company, we're committed to maximizing the potential of reputed company members. We offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
• Collaborative and engaged work environment.
• Recognition and rewards for outstanding performance.

Why Join Us?

We're looking for talented individuals who share our passion for delivering exceptional products and customer service. As a Warehouse Distribution Manager at reputed company, you'll have the opportunity to:

• reputed company our warehousing and distribution operations, ensuring seamless and efficient supply chain management.
• reputed company and mentor a high-performing team.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive business results.
• Contribute to our company's success story and growth.

How to Apply

If you're ready for this exciting challenge, please apply now. We look reputed company to discussing how you can become a vital part of our success story.

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