Assistant Distribution Center Manager (Inbound)
- Charlotte, NC
- $57,900-65,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Owns the assigned department and is responsible for its success through planning, managing, and maximizing all inventory functions.
- Effectively oversee the day-to-day inbound/inventory duties of the warehouse employees to ensure proper planning, delegation of work assignments, work prioritization, and labor allocation.
- Provides direct leadership in the management of KPIs, process improvement, space optimization, and supports timely throughput and inventory processing.
- Creates and implements productivity plans through forecast reviews, determining productivity requirements, and partnering with other Leaders to load balance.
- Communicates frequently with leaders across the organization to discuss process improvements and ensure efficiency between departments.
- Determines and implements short-term and long-term objectives for all inbound processes across all shifts.
- Participates in recruiting to identify internal and external candidates for promotion and/or hire.
- Assists in producing staffing plans based on business volume, peak seasons, or sales events.
- Ensures an atmosphere of safety and respect for associates.
- Sets clear goals and expectations for direct reports while evaluating staff to provide feedback or corrective action as necessary.
- Mentors and develops warehouse staff.
- Leads large-scope projects with site and regional impact.
A high school diploma or equivalent is required; a bachelor's degree is preferred.Qualifications:
- 2+ years of supervisory experience in a warehouse environment
- 5+ years of experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
- Strong technical and analytical skills.
- Self-motivated and proactive in identifying and planning short and long-term initiatives to meet deadlines and priorities.
- Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and other MS Suites
- The position requires frequent need to use decision-making skills, creativity, mentoring skills, presentation/teaching skills, and use of independent judgment and or independent action.